Purpose To review literature surrounding transversus abdominis release (TAR) for incisional
hernia repair, with the aim of describing key preoperative and technical considerations for …

Introduction The use of synthetic mesh in contaminated fields is controversial. In the last
decade, published data have grown in this matter suggesting favorable outcomes. However …

The current COVID-19 pandemic has raised a number of problems never encountered
before by the European Community. We are facing a difficult period in which a poorly known …

Purpose Despite continued efforts, recurrence after ventral hernia repair (VHR) remains a
common problem. Biosynthetic Phasix™(Poly-4-Hydroxybutyrate, P4HB) mesh combines …

Objectives The primary objectives were to evaluate Surgical Site Occurrences (SSO) and
Surgical Site Occurrences requiring procedural Intervention (SSOPI) after open transversus …

Purpose Posterior component separation with transversus abdominis release is a new
procedure and is quickly gaining popularity. It has shown promising results in terms of low …

Purpose Abdominally based autologous breast reconstruction (ABABR) is common after
mastectomy, but carries a risk of complex abdominal wall hernias. We report experience with …

Purpose Posterior component separation with transversus abdominis release (TAR) enables
medial myofascial flap advancement in complex abdominal wall reconstruction. Here, we …

Methods A literature search of publications on PCSTAR was performed for any references to
the limits of this technique in open incisional hernia repair. We found 26 publications …

Complex abdominal wall defects are important conditions with high morbidity, leading to
impairment of patients' physical condition and quality of life. In the last decade, the …