Introduction Preoperative progressive pneumoperitoneum (PPP) is a technique that has
been used since 1947 to expand the abdominal cavity volume, for presurgical preparation of …

Background The primary objective was to assess the perioperative efficacy of the
preoperative use of progressive pneumoperitoneum or Botulinum Toxin A injections in …

Background No standardized written or volumetric definition exists for 'loss of domain'(LOD).
This limits the utility of LOD as a morphological descriptor and as a predictor of peri-and …

Introduction Currently, the need for additional myofascial release (AMR) in addition to
retromuscular dissection during open Rives–Stoppa hernia repair is determined …

Objectives: Preoperative botulinum toxin type A (BT) and progressive pneumoperitoneum
(PPP) are useful tools in the preparation of patients with loss of domain hernias (LODH). The …

Open ventral hernia repair is one of the most common operations performed by general
surgeons. Appropriate patient selection and preoperative optimization are important to …

Introduction Increased intra-abdominal pressure in open ventral hernia repair (OVHR) is
hypothesized to contribute to postoperative respiratory insufficiency (RI) or failure (RF). This …

Background Improved outcomes of abdominal wall reconstruction (AWR) have been shown
when tension-free fascial closure (TFFC) is achieved. Our objective was to determine the …

Introduction Incisional hernia with loss of domain (IHLD) remains a surgical challenge. Its
management requires complex approaches including specific preoperative and intra …

Introduction Surgical site occurrence (SSO) and surgical site infection (SSI) are common
concerns with incisional hernia repair. Intraoperative drain placement is a common practice …