The outcome of Transversus Abdominis Release for complex ventral hernia: A one-year of follow-up experience

Authors

  • Sagar Khatiwada Department of Gastrointestinal and General Surgery, College of Medical Sciences, Teaching Hospital, Bharatpur, Chitwan, Nepal https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7799-2218
  • Narayan Prasad Belbase Department of Gastrointestinal and General Surgery, College of Medical Sciences, Teaching Hospital, Bharatpur, Chitwan, Nepal https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8380-165X
  • Suman Baral Department of Surgery, Dirghayu Pokhara Hospital Ltd, Pokhara, Nepal https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0906-138X
  • Hari Prasad Upadhyay Department of Statistics, Birendra Multiple Campus, Bharatpur, Chitwan, Nepal
  • Sushim Bhujel Department of Gastrointestinal and General Surgery, College of Medical Sciences, Teaching Hospital, Bharatpur, Chitwan, Nepal
  • Nishnata Koirala Department of Gastrointestinal and General Surgery, College of Medical Sciences, Teaching Hospital, Bharatpur, Chitwan, Nepal

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/jgmcn.v15i2.47379

Keywords:

hernia, incisional hernia, transverse abdominis release, ventral hernia

Abstract

Introduction: Transversus Abdominis Release is a noble technique for the repair of complex ventral hernia, where the posterior component separation allows a huge pre-peritoneal space advantageous for the placement of large-sized mesh. It has less wound morbidity as compared to anterior component separation due to the preservation of skin perforators. The main objective of this study was to evaluate one-year follow-up results in terms of recurrence, wound morbidity, and various techniques for managing complications of Transversus Abdominis Release.

Methods: This is a descriptive crosssectional study that was conducted at the department of surgery, College of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital. Among 41 patients with complex ventral hernia, 34 patients met the inclusion criteria. Demographic data, intra-operative events like bleeding, operative duration, intraoperative complications, post-operative events like duration of hospital stay, wound morbidity, and follow-up data were analyzed.

Results: Posterior rectus sheath closure at midline was possible in 30 (88.2%) patients. In patients, where posterior rectus sheath closure was not possible, the peritoneum of hernia sac was tailored to patch the defect or in some omentum was placed below the raw surface of mesh. The average operative duration and blood losses were 130±12 minutes and 301±133 ml respectively. The semilunar line injury occurred in one case that was diagnosed and repaired at the same time and the TAR plane was re-established. Wound morbidity occurred in three cases that were managed by dressing with commercially available collagen and mupirocin granule. No recurrence was observed in one-year follow-up.

Conclusions: Transversus Abdominis Release has a better result with no recurrence in short term follow up and fewer complications which are easily manageable.

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Sagar Khatiwada, Department of Gastrointestinal and General Surgery, College of Medical Sciences, Teaching Hospital, Bharatpur, Chitwan, Nepal

 

 

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Published

2022-12-31

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Khatiwada, S., Belbase, N. P., Baral, S., Upadhyay, H. P., Bhujel, S., & Koirala, N. (2022). The outcome of Transversus Abdominis Release for complex ventral hernia: A one-year of follow-up experience. Journal of Gandaki Medical College-Nepal, 15(2), 173–178. https://doi.org/10.3126/jgmcn.v15i2.47379

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