Antonela Muca, Kimberly Aung, Mikholae Hutchinson, Ashley Beale, Randy Janczyk, Anthony Iacco
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Abstract
Purpose: Traumatic abdominal intercostal/flank hernias present a perplexing challenge for surgeons seeking to repair them. There has been a paucity of studies describing robotic repairs of such hernias. We aim to evaluate the effectiveness of the Robotic-assisted Extended Total Extraperitoneal/Transversus Abdominus Release (rETEP/TAR) method in repairing traumatic abdominal intercostal and flank hernias.
Methods: Patients with traumatic abdominal intercostal hernias at a high-volume hernia center between 2019 and 2022 were identified and retrospective data including patient demographics, perioperative parameters, postoperative complications and up to a three-year follow-up were collected for those undergoing rETEP/TAR. Robotic ETEP access was gained through the retro-rectus space ipsilateral to the hernia, using a transversus abdominis release performed laterally to the level of the posterior axillary line. Dissection was completed from the pelvis to the central tendon as necessary.
Results: A total of 8 patients were analyzed. All patients suffered traumatic or Valsalvainduced hernias. The average age was 54 +/-15yrs. The mean defect size was 11x17cm. Heavyweight uncoated polypropylene mesh was placed in the retromuscular space and secured with transfascial suture. Mean mesh size was 34x30cm and mean operative time was 216 +/- 69 minutes. The median length of stay was 1 day. All patients reported improvement in pain without any evidence of recurrence at postoperative follow-up.
Conclusion: This study demonstrates that the Robotic-assisted ETEP/TAR technique is an effective way of repairing abdominal intercostal and flank hernias.
期刊介绍：
Hernia was founded in 1997 by Jean P. Chevrel with the purpose of promoting clinical studies and basic research as they apply to groin hernias and the abdominal wall . Since that time, a true revolution in the field of hernia studies has transformed the field from a ”simple” disease to one that is very specialized. While the majority of surgeries for primary inguinal and abdominal wall hernia are performed in hospitals worldwide, complex situations such as multi recurrences, complications, abdominal wall reconstructions and others are being studied and treated in specialist centers. As a result, major institutions and societies are creating specific parameters and criteria to better address the complexities of hernia surgery.
Hernia is a journal written by surgeons who have made abdominal wall surgery their specific field of interest, but we will consider publishing content from any surgeon who wishes to improve the science of this field. The Journal aims to ensure that hernia surgery is safer and easier for surgeons as well as patients, and provides a forum to all surgeons in the exchange of new ideas, results, and important research that is the basis of professional activity.
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