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This study presents a simplified endoscopic method for harvesting the rectus abdominis muscle, utilizing the inferior epigastric artery. This technique offers speed and preserves the muscle sheath, proving successful in clinical application.

Area of Science:

  • Surgical Techniques
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Anatomy

Background:

  • Endoscopic harvesting of the rectus abdominis muscle, particularly based on the inferior epigastric artery, lacks a simple and reliable method for clinical transfer.
  • Existing techniques may not offer optimal speed or preservation of the muscle's fascial sheath.

Observation:

  • A simplified, endoscopically assisted method for rectus abdominis muscle harvest was developed and tested on a cadaveric model.
  • The technique employs two-portal access and triplanar dissection for efficient dissection.
  • The method was successfully applied in a clinical setting.

Findings:

  • The devised method enhances harvest speed compared to traditional approaches.
  • A key advantage is the preservation of a grossly intact muscle sheath.

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  • The technique proved reliable and effective in a clinical scenario.

    • Implications:

    • This simplified endoscopic approach offers a promising alternative for rectus abdominis muscle flap reconstruction.
    • The preservation of the muscle sheath may improve functional outcomes and reduce complications.
    • Further adoption of this technique could enhance reconstructive surgery procedures.