Incisional hernia repair with open, retromuscular mesh augmentation

  1. Excision of the skin scar

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    Excision of the skin scar

    The existing skin scar is completely excised.

  2. Exposure of the fascial defect

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    Exposure of the fascial defect

    Preparation down to the fascia and exposure of the entire fascial scar.

  3. Opening of the abdominal cavity

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    Opening of the abdominal cavity

    The abdominal cavity is opened in the area of the hernia sac, with the fascial scar being completely transected. It is not sufficient to only repair the fascial defect, as there are often additional defects along the course of the fascial scar in the form of a mesh hernia.

  4. Local adhesiolysis

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    Local adhesiolysis

    The local adhesiolysis of visceral organs from the hernia sac and the adjacent abdominal wall allows for better visualization, preventing iatrogenic bowel lesions during further preparation of the omental bed. Subsequently, the abdominal cavity is protectively covered with a warm, moist cloth.

    Note: An inter-enteric adhesiolysis should only be performed if there are corresponding symptomatic complaints.

  5. Preparation of the anterior fascia

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    Preparation of the anterior fascia

    A careful epifascial preparation of the anterior fascia is performed, including the hernia sac. This facilitates the subsequent preparation of the mesh bed and the later closure of the fascia.

Incision of the rectus sheath

Incision of the rectus sheath from the fascial edge on both sides of the linea alba with opening of

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