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Subcutaneous Videosurgery for Abdominal Wall Defects: A Prospective Observational Study
Leandro Cardoso Barchi1, Maurice Youssef Franciss1, Bruno Zilberstein1
1Digestive Surgery Department, Gastromed Institute, São Paulo, Brazil.
Summary
The subcutaneous videosurgery for abdominal wall defects (SVAWD) technique safely and effectively repairs multiple abdominal wall defects. Fibrin sealant and TAP blocks reduce complications and analgesic needs in patients undergoing AWD repair.
Area of Science:
- Minimally invasive surgery
- Abdominal wall reconstruction
- Hernia repair
Background:
- Abdominal wall defects (AWDs) encompass recti diastasis and midline hernias.
- Simultaneous repair is recommended for coexisting fascia defects.
- Conventional and hybrid techniques are established approaches.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present the outcomes of a total minimally invasive approach for AWD treatment.
- To evaluate the efficacy of the subcutaneous videosurgery for abdominal wall defects (SVAWD) technique with mesh reinforcement.
Main Methods:
- Prospective observational study of 21 patients with small/medium midline incisional hernia and/or multiple AWDs.
- Exclusion criteria included large defects (>10 cm), complex hernias, excess skin/fat, and BMI >35 kg/m².
- Surgical procedures involved the SVAWD technique with mesh fixation using fibrin sealant and TAP block.
Main Results:
- Median follow-up was 14 months; mean defect size was 7.46 cm.
- Surgical site occurrence was 14.3%, with 9.5% requiring intervention.
- Fibrin sealant and TAP block correlated with reduced analgesic intake and fewer complications.
Conclusions:
- The SVAWD technique is safe, feasible, and effective for AWD repair, with no major complications or relapses observed.
- Fibrin sealant and TAP block demonstrated benefits in reducing complications and analgesic requirements.
- Further studies may be warranted despite the promising results in this cohort.
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