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Published in: Hernia 5/2022

19-10-2021 | Original Article

Outcomes of posterior component separation with transversus abdominis release (TAR) in large and other complex ventral hernias: a single-surgeon experience

Authors: G. Chatzimavroudis, G. Kotoreni, I. Kostakis, N. Voloudakis, E. Christoforidis, B. Papaziogas

Published in: Hernia | Issue 5/2022

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Abstract

Purpose

Over the last years, great advances in the repair of abdominal wall hernias have dramatically improved patients’ outcomes. Especially for large and other complex ventral hernias, the application of component separation techniques has been a landmark in their successful management. The aim of this study is to present our experience with the posterior component separation with transversus abdominis release (TAR) in patients with these demanding ventral hernias.

Methods

A retrospective analysis of prospectively collected data of all patients who underwent elective ventral hernia repair with TAR between January 2016 and December 2019 was performed. Preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative data were analyzed.

Results

A total of 125 patients with large and other complex ventral hernias were included in the final analysis. More than 80% of patients had one or more comorbidities. Of all patients, 116 (92.8%) had a history of previous abdominal surgery, 27 (21.6%) had a history of SSI and nine (7.2%) had active fistulas. Postoperatively, SSOs were presented in 11 patients (8.8%), including three cases of SSI. Neither mesh infection occurred, nor mesh excision required. With a mean follow-up of 2.5 years, only one recurrence was observed.

Conclusions

With a wound complication rate of less than 9% and a recurrence rate of less than 1%, our results show that TAR is a reliable, safe and effective technique for the repair of massive and other complex ventral hernias. The combination of knowledge of the abdominal wall anatomy at a proficient level, proper training, and adoption of a strict prehabilitation program are considered prerequisites for the successful management of such demanding hernias.
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Metadata
Title
Outcomes of posterior component separation with transversus abdominis release (TAR) in large and other complex ventral hernias: a single-surgeon experience
Authors
G. Chatzimavroudis
G. Kotoreni
I. Kostakis
N. Voloudakis
E. Christoforidis
B. Papaziogas
Publication date
19-10-2021
Publisher
Springer Paris
Published in
Hernia / Issue 5/2022
Print ISSN: 1265-4906
Electronic ISSN: 1248-9204
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10029-021-02520-7

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