Endoscopic enhanced-view totally extraperitoneal prosthetic (eTEP) versus open Rives-Stoppa repair as a treatment of midline abdominal wall hernias with rectus diastasis: comparison of postoperative pain and length of hospital stay in a single-centre surgical cohort.

The Rives-Stoppa (RS) procedure is a gold standard treatment of midline abdominal wall hernias. Comparability of pain control and outcomes to the enhanced-view totally extraperitoneal prosthetic (eTEP) repair remain unclear. A single-centre retrospective surgical cohort was selected including 30 RS repairs (January 2019-November 2021) and 30 consecutive eTEP procedures (September 2021-August 2022) for midline abdominal wall hernia(s) with rectus abdominis diastasis.

Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma presenting as an inguinal hernia - case report.

Background: Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) masquerading as a recurrent inguinal hernia is rare. We report the case of a 73-year-old male patient who presented with a symptomatic bulge in his left groin. Medical history revealed bilateral preperitoneal inguinal hernia repair, osteoporosis and atrial fibrillation.

Electrical Resistivity of Steel Fibre-Reinforced Concrete-Influencing Parameters.

This paper presents a systematic study of the electrical resistivity of different steel fibre-reinforced concretes with fibre contents from 0 kg/m to 80 kg/m in order to identify possible effects of interactions among concrete composition and fibre type and content regarding electrical resistivity. Based on a literature review, four parameters, w/c ratio, binder content, ground granulated blast-furnace slag (GGBS) and fineness of cement, which show a significant influence on the electrical resistivity of plain concrete, were identified, and their influence on the electrical resistivity as well as interaction effects were investigated. The results of the experiments highlight that the addition of fibres leads to a significant decrease in electrical resistivity, independent of all additional parameters of the concrete composition.

Local control of hepatocellular carcinoma and colorectal liver metastases after surgical microwave ablation without concomitant hepatectomy.

Purpose: Microwave ablation (MWA) is an accepted technique in the multimodal treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and colorectal liver metastases (CRLM). Study endpoints were to evaluate the local efficacy of surgical MWA in selected patients with oligonodular disease without the combination of liver resection to allow a clear interpretation of the follow-up imaging and compare it to the results on percutaneous MWA available in the literature.

Methods: Consecutive MWA-only procedures performed between May 2013 and May 2018 for HCC and CRLM with free-hand ultrasound guidance were identified.

Quality of life after open versus laparoscopic preperitoneal mesh repair for unilateral inguinal hernias.

Background: Both the open transinguinal preperitoneal repair (TIPP) and the laparoscopic total extraperitoneal mesh repair (TEP) show excellent outcomes. Direct comparative data between these 2 preperitoneal techniques is lacking. The aim of this study was to assess postoperative outcomes and quality of life (QoL) for these open and laparoscopic preperitoneal repair techniques.

Early Initiation of a Standardized Open Abdomen Treatment With Vacuum Assisted Mesh-Mediated Fascial Traction Achieves Best Results.

The open abdomen (OA) is an important approach for managing intra-abdominal catastrophes and continues to be the standard of care. Complete fascial closure is an essential treatment objective and can be achieved by the use of different dynamic closure techniques. Both surgical technique and-decision making are essential for optimal patient outcome in terms of fascial closure.

Incisional lumbar hernia after the use of a lumbar artery perforator flap for breast reconstruction.

Autologous breast reconstruction with a perforator flap has become increasingly popular. The free lumbar artery perforator (LAP) flap has been described as a good alternative for autologous breast reconstruction. The LAP flap is a perforator flap based on a single pedicle.

A subcutaneous infection mimicking necrotizing fasciitis due to .

Introduction: is a Gram-negative rod who was first identified in rat faces in 2009. Since then only six human infections have been described in literature of which five bacteremia and one bone abscess. We report a clinical case of a subcutaneous infection mimicking necrotizing fasciitis due to

Patient And Methods: A 78-year-old man was referred to our hospital because of a wound infection at the surgical site with suspicion of necrotizing fasciitis.

Robotic transabdominal retromuscular umbilical prosthetic hernia repair (TARUP): observational study on the operative time during the learning curve.

Purpose: The use of extraperitoneal mesh in place of intra-peritoneal mesh is gaining popularity in laparoscopic ventral hernia repair. We have adopted a robotic assisted laparoscopic technique using a lateral single-dock robotic access with retromuscular mesh placement after opening the ipsilateral posterior rectus fascia. In this study, we wanted to evaluate the changes in operative times during the initial experience with this novel technique.

Robotic-assisted laparoscopic groin hernia repair: observational case-control study on the operative time during the learning curve.

Background: Robotic groin hernia repair (r-TAPP) is demonstrating rapid adoption in the US. Barriers in Europe include: low availability of robotic systems to general surgeons, cost of robotic instruments, and the perception of longer operative time.

Methods: Patients undergoing r-TAPP in our start-up period were prospectively entered in the EuraHS database and compared to laparoscopic TAPP (l-TAPP) performed by the same surgeon within the context of two other prospective studies.

Evolution of Laparoscopic Liver Surgery from Innovation to Implementation to Mastery: Perioperative and Oncologic Outcomes of 2,238 Patients from 4 European Specialized Centers.

Background: First seen as an innovation for select patients, laparoscopic liver resection (LLR) has evolved since its introduction, resulting in worldwide use. Despite this, it is still limited mainly to referral centers. The aim of this study was to evaluate a large cohort undergoing LLR from 2000 to 2015, focusing on the technical approaches, perioperative and oncologic outcomes, and evolution of practice over time.

The use of cyanoacrylate sealant as simple mesh fixation in laparoscopic ventral hernia repair: a large animal evaluation.

Purpose: The use of glue as mesh fixation in laparoscopic ventral hernia repair (LVHR) significantly reduces fixation associated morbidity. This experiment evaluates the intraperitoneal use of synthetic glue as single mesh fixation.

Methods: A total of 21 sheep were operated using a hernia model with two fascial defects of 2 cm(2) at the linea alba.

Selective binding of soluble Abeta1-40 and Abeta1-42 to a subset of senile plaques.

Alzheimer's disease is characterized by the progressive accumulation of amyloid-beta protein (Abeta) in senile plaques and cerebral amyloid angiopathy. It is not known whether the plaque growth is a continuous and homogeneous process or whether some plaques have a more rapid evolution. As plaques grow by the deposition of Abeta, we used an in situ binding technique to analyze the deposition of fluorescein-conjugated and biotinylated Abeta1 40 and Abeta1-42 in cryosections of brains from Alzheimer's disease patients.