Introduction The component separation technique (CST) was introduced to abdominal wall
reconstruction to treat large, complex hernias. It is very difficult to compare the published …

Purpose The main objective was to assess the prevalence of hernia recurrence, wound
complications (surgical site infections [SSI], seroma and hematoma) and mortality after …

The component separation technique (CST) has gained popularity among general surgeons
in the management of giant abdominal hernia. A systematic review of the MedLine and …

Objectives: The components separation technique (CST) is a widely described abdominal
wall reconstructive technique. There have, however, been no UK reports of its use …

Background The component separation technique (CST) was developed to improve the
integrity of abdominal wall reconstruction for large, complex hernias. Open CST necessitates …

Purpose This study aims to compare the outcomes of posterior component separation and
transversus abdominis release (PCSTAR) with the open anterior component separation …

Background Components separation technique emerged several years ago as a novel
procedure to improve durability of repair for ventral abdominal hernias. Almost twenty-five …

Background Component separation technique involves incision of abdominal muscle and its
aponeurosis, which generates a myofascial advancement flap to assist with fascial closure …

Background Aim of the present systematic review is to compare the postoperative outcomes
after minimally invasive anterior and posterior component separation technique (CST), in …

BACKGROUND: Minimally invasive component separation (CS) with inlay bioprosthetic
mesh (MICSIB) is a recently developed technique for abdominal wall reconstruction that …