Robotic Repair of Lumbar Hernia
Saeed Arefanian, MD, Margaret Frisella, RN, Jeffrey Blatnik, MD. Washington University in St. LouisBackground: Lumbar hernia is a rare type of hernia. Different methods have been used for surgical repair of this abdominal wall defect, including open and laparoscopic techniques. Here we present the robotic-assisted repair of a left side lumbar hernia. Description: A 59-year-old… Continue Reading
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- Abdominal Wall Hernias
Neurectomy with Hybrid Laparoscopic-Robotic Device for Chronic Groin Pain After Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Kelly Haisley, MD, Michael Antiporda, MD, Richard Jamison, MD, Christy Dunst, MD, Lee Swanstrom, MD. Providence Portland Medical CenterIntroduction: In this video, we review a case of a minimally invasive neurectomy using a hybrid laparoscopic/robotic device for the treatment of chronic groin pain after open inguinal hernia repair. Background: The patient is a 38 year old… Continue Reading
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- Abdominal Wall Hernias
Laparoscopic Retroperitoneal Triple Neurectomy for Chronic Post-operative Inguinal Pain
David M Krpata, MD. Cleveland ClinicChronic post-operative inguinal pain (CPIP) can be debilitating for patients and remains a challenge for surgeons to manage. This video demonstrates a laparoscopic retroperitoneal triple neurectomy for a patient with CPIP who has failed multiple prior interventions including nerve injections, medications, open exploration and laparoscopic tack removal following a total-extra… Continue Reading
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- Abdominal Wall Hernias
Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia Repair Utilizing Dermal Autologous Nonepithelial Graft
Michael W Cook, MD, FACS, Jude Barber. Louisiana State University Health Science CenterThere has been a lot of recent discussion regarding the optimal material for reinforcement of ventral hernia defects. Tissue repairs were commonplace prior to the advent of synthetic meshes. Synthetic meshes are cost effective and cut down on recurrence rates. However, when mesh… Continue Reading
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- Abdominal Wall Hernias
An Assessment of Bio-Absorbable Mesh In High-Risk Patients Undergoing Complex Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
Omar Toubat, BA, Evan T Alicuben, MD, Kamran Samakar, MD, Namir Katkhouda, MD, Caitlin C Houghton, MD, John C Lipham, MD, Kulmeet Sandhu, MD, Adrian Dobrowolsky, MD, Nikolai A Bildzukewicz, MD. Department of Surgery, Keck School of Medicine of USCIntroduction - Abdominal wall reconstruction (AWR) with mesh placement is commonly performed in patients with complex… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Abdominal Wall Hernias
Pre-Peritoneal Complex Ventral Hernia Repair
Shyanie J Kumar, MD, Zachary Warriner, MD, Wesley Edmunds, John S Roth, MD. University of KentuckyThis is a technique video for totally extraperitoneal approach (TEP) with component separation for complex ventral hernia repair (VHR). TEP involves hernia sac identification and preservation. Hernia sac is dissected circumferentially until edges of intact anterior fascia identified. Posterior component separation… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Abdominal Wall Hernias
RISK FACTORS FOR POSTOPERATIVE URINARY RETENTION AFTER LAPAROSCOPIC INGUINAL HERNIA REPAIR: A 3-YEAR SINGLE INSTITUTION ANALYSIS
Courtney L Devin, MD, Guillaume S Chevrollier, MD, Richard Zheng, MD, Samantha L Savitch, BA, Michael J Pucci, MD, Karen A Chojnacki, MD, Ernest L Rosato, MD, Adam C Berger, MD, Francesco Palazzo, MD. Thomas Jefferson UniversityINTRODUCTION: Urinary retention (UR) is common after laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair (LIHR), with reported incidence ranging from 2-30%. We sought… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Abdominal Wall Hernias
Evaluation of a U-shaped device derived from urinary bladder matrix in a laparoscopic hiatal hernia model
Adam Young, PhD1, Collin E. M Brathwaite, MD, FACS, FASMBS2, Thomas W Gilbert, PhD1. 1ACell Inc, 2NYU Winthrop HospitalMesh reinforcement of hiatal hernia repairs has been previously shown to reduce recurrence rates compared to primary repair alone, however, the risk of esophageal erosion and stricture limit the utility of many materials for this application. Recent… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Abdominal Wall Hernias
Longstanding Post-Traumatic Diaphragmatic Hernia with Massive Herniation: Management Strategies
John P Skendelas, MD, Jody Kaban, MD, FACS, Ajay Chopra, MD. Albert Einstein College of Medicine / Jacobi Medical CenterIntroduction: Post-traumatic diaphragmatic hernias with delayed presentation are an insidious clinical entity with variable presentation following blunt thoracoabdominal trauma. While the majority of these injuries are identified early and amenable to laparoscopic repair, symptoms may develop years… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Abdominal Wall Hernias
Management of Re-Re Recurrent Inguinal Hernia with Enterocutaneous Fistula after TEP Repair: A Rare Case Report
Manish Kumar Gupta, Associate Professor, Sarrah Idrees, Dr, Rathindra Sarangi, Dr. Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi Introduction: Introduction of synthetic mesh was a landmark step forward in the management of hernia repair and has significantly reduced recurrence rates. But in addition to the benefits, some more problems have come in picture like ‘mesh infection… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Abdominal Wall Hernias
Comparisons of Abdominal Wall Reconstruction for Ventral Hernia Repairs, Open versus Robotic
Barbara Nguyen, MD1, Bryan David, MD1, Kensey Gosch, MS2, George B Sorensen, MD2. 1University of Missouri-Kansas City General Surgery, 2St. Luke's HospitalBACKGROUND: An increasingly multifaceted surgical population necessitates effective, safe, ventral hernia repairs. Approaches to complex hernias include advances in abdominal wall reconstruction, such as transverse abdominis release (TAR), and diverse operative technology to achieve… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Abdominal Wall Hernias
LAPAROSCOPIC DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF A COMPLEX INCISIONAL INGUINAL HERNIA
Jonah White, MD, Jeffrey Chiu, MD, Bernadette Profeta, MD, Francisco Couto, MD, Alexandros Coutsoumpos, MD, Rachael Gentry, PAC, Scott Bloom, MD, Steve Eubanks, MD. Florida HospitalA 59-year-old male had previously undergone percutaneous coronary artery revascularization with access through the right femoral artery. He subsequently required a right femoral endarterectomy with right femoral to popliteal bypass… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Abdominal Wall Hernias
Transabdominal Extraperitoneal Repair of Spigelian Hernia: Care Report and Literature Review
Christrian Massier, MD, William T Walsh. South Pointe HospitalINTRODUCTION: We report a recent case of an emergent repair of an incarcerated Spigelian hernia via laparoscopic transabdominal extraperitoneal (TAP) approach with a polypropylene mesh. PRESENTATION OF CASE: A 50-year-old female presented to ED with vague abdominal pain and obstructive symptoms. Physical exam was non-specific without peritoneal… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Abdominal Wall Hernias
A Novel Technique for Ventral Hernia Repair: Less Postoperative Pain with Lower Recurrence Rates Using a Combined Laparoscopic and Open Repair
Natasha Denicola, MD1, Claire M Eden, BA2, Fred Kimmelstiel, MD1. 1Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai St. Luke’s Roosevelt Hospital, 2Icahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiBackground: Open ventral hernia repair may be limited by the ability to adequately visualize the underlying peritoneum and ensure complete reduction of the hernia sac for flat placement… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Abdominal Wall Hernias
Complications of Minimally Invasive Abdominal Wall Reconstruction: A single institution experience.
Richard Lu, MD1, Alex Addo, MD1, Allison Estep, MD2, Reza Zahiri, DO1, Igor Belyansky, MD, FACS1. 1Anne Arundel Medical Center, 2MedStar Health BaltimoreINTRODUCTION: Minimally invasive retromuscular abdominal wall reconstruction is a relatively novel approach. As this technique becomes more widespread, it is crucial to consider its complications, particularly those that are unique to these operations. … Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Abdominal Wall Hernias