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costal margin as cranial safety margins for safe tacker/suture placement is absolutely necessary to avoid pulmonary/cardiac injuries. Defect clo­sure may be of particular use for suprapubic defects to minimize postoperative seromas and bulging. Overall, suprapubic and subxiphoid defects can be effectively repaired laparoscopi­cally, provided the important principles of safe dissection and mesh positioning described in this chapter are always maintained.
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Laparoscopic Repair of Flank
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Hernias
Ciara R. Huntington and Vedra A. Augenstein
Introduction and Background
Flank Hernia Defi nition and Anatomy
Flank hernias, including lumbar and parailiac hernias, are hernias of the lateral abdominal wall which occur between the 12th rib and iliac crest. The lateral abdominal wall is constructed of sev­eral large muscle groups from the back and abdo­men including the latissimus dorsi, serratus posterior, external and internal oblique muscles, and transversus abdominis. Flank hernias occur within anatomic areas termed the “superior” and “inferior lumbar triangles.” The majority of spontaneous and incisional hernias occur in the superior triangle, while congenital hernias are usually found in the inferior triangle [
The superior lumbar triangle (Fig.
formed with a base as the 12th rib, posterior bor-
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der formed by the erector spinae muscles and anterior border of the external oblique muscle. The triangle’s fl oor is formed by the transversus abdominis, and its apex touches the iliac crest. This triangle is found in 82% of humans; in a recent cadaver study, 18% did not exhibit this tri­angle, and instead, the natural space of the trian­gle, which usually contains only the aponeurosis of the transversus abdominis, was covered by the external abdominal oblique and erector spinae muscles [ 2 ].
The inferior lumbar triangle (Fig. 25.2 ) is formed with the iliac crest as its base, the medial border of the external oblique, posterior/lateral border of the latissimus dorsi, and a fl oor formed by the internal oblique.
Hernias occurring within the superior and inferior triangles account for 95% of fl ank her­nias; “diffuse” hernias, which occur on the fl ank without a specifi c relation to these anatomic tri­angles, account for the remaining 5% [
3 , 4 ].
C. R. Huntington , M.D. Department of Surgery , Carolinas Medical Center , 1025 Morehead Medical Drive, Suite 300 , Charlotte , NC 28204 , USA
Ciara.huntington@carolinas.org
e-mail: V. A. Augenstein , M.D., F.A.C.S. (
Division of Gastrointestinal and Minimally Invasive Surgery , Carolinas Medical Center , 1025 Morehead Medical Drive, Suite 300 , Charlotte , NC 28204 , USA
Vedra.augenstein@carolinas.org
e-mail:
Y.W. Novitsky (ed.), Hernia Surgery, DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-27470-6_25
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Related Anatomy of the Posterolateral Abdominal Wal l
Despite advances in laparoscopy and endovascu­lar surgery, open access to the lateral abdominal wall for nephrectomies, adrenalectomies, back surgery, iliac graft harvests, retroperitoneal aortic surgery, advanced abdominal wall reconstruction and component separation techniques, and repair
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Fig. 25.1 Superior lumbar triangle: The superior lumbar triangle (Grynfeltt’s triangle) is formed by the erector spinae muscles, internal oblique muscles, and 12th rib. Its fl oor is the transversus abdominis
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External oblique
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Fig. 25.2 Inferior lumbar triangle: The inferior lumbar triangle (Petit’s triangle) is formed by the latissimus dorsi muscle, external oblique muscle, and iliac crest. Its fl oor is the internal oblique muscle
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Vertebrae
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Iliac crest
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of retroperitoneal traumatic injuries is still com­mon. Prevention and repair of fl ank hernias rely on good understanding of the anatomy. Avoiding injury to surrounding structures and careful fi xa­tion of the mesh are key to good quality of life outcomes.
The fl ank is the intersection of the back and abdominal musculature, several of which fuse to form aponeuroses. The deep fascia of the back, also known as lumbodorsal or thoracolumbar fas­cia, is formed by the fused aponeuroses of the latissimus dorsi, internal oblique, and transversus abdominis muscles [ 5 ]. The internal oblique muscles and transversus abdominis muscle join together at the lateral edge of the erector spinae muscles, and this aponeurosis extends to cover portions of the bony spine [ 5 ]. A surgeon can judge the depth of an incision here by the fact that the internal oblique muscle fi bers begin at the edge of the erector spinae muscles while the transversus abdominis muscle fi bers continue to be aponeurotic laterally [ 5 ].
The quadratus lumborum muscle lies anterior to the deep fascia, and the subcostal, iliohypo­gastric, and ilioinguinal nerves pass laterally and anterior to this muscle before entering the plane between the transversus abdominis and internal oblique muscles to course towards the anterior midline [ 5 ]. Superfi cial to the quadratus lumbo- rum, contained within Gerota’s fascia, lays the kidney and adrenal glands with their attendant vascular structures. The ureter also starts proxi­mally with the renal vessels before moving in a curvilinear path in the retroperitoneum to the ureteropelvic junction at approximately the level of L2, then moves anteriorly along the psoas muscle [ 6 ]. It crosses under the gonadal vein and crosses over the iliac vessels at the bifurcation of the common iliac into the external and internal iliac vessels [ 7 ]. The ureter is found medial to the sacroiliac joint before moving laterally into the pelvis [ 6 ].
When performing a hernia repair, constant awareness of one’s dissection and proximity to pelvic nerves, vasculature, and the ureter is nec­essary; moreover, lateral positioning can further distort anatomy leading to injury.
Brief History of Flank Hernias
The fl ank hernia was fi rst described in the litera­ture in 1672 by the Dutch anatomist and surgeon Paul Barbette [ 8 ]. Physicians Dolée in 1703 and Budgeon in 1728 are also credited with early descriptions , and Garangeot (1731) described the fi rst report of a strangulated fl ank hernia, which was reduced after the patient’s death [ 9 ]. In 1750, the fi rst surgical reduction and repair was reported by Ravanton [ 9 ]. The anatomical boundaries of the inferior lumbar triangle were again described by the French physician Petit in 1783, and the hernia of that space now bears his eponym [ 10 ]. Hernias of the superior lumbar triangle are named by the surgeon Grynfeltt, who described the space in 1866 [ 11 ]. He was a contemporary with the German physician Lesshaft who defi ned the triangle independently in 1870, and the superior lumbar triangle hernia is sometimes referred to as a Grynfeltt–Lesshaft hernia [ 9 ].
Flank hernias are rare with only an estimated 300 cases reported in the literature [ 12 ]. Laparoscopic case series are similarly scarce. The fi rst laparoscopic repair of a traumatic fl ank hernia was reported by Burick et al. in 1996 [ 13 ] and the fi rst laparoscopic primary fl ank hernia repair by Heniford et al. in 1997 [ 14 ].
Epidemiology
Flank hernias account for 1.5–2% of abdominal wall defects [ 4 ]. The majority (2/3) of fl ank her- nias occur in men [ 14 ]. Incarceration risk is esti- mated to be approximately 25%, with 8% chance of strangulation [ 3 , 4 ]. Overall, 20–25% of fl ank hernias are congenital, and 55% are primary. Primary or spontaneous fl ank hernias are most common in the fi fth to seventh decades of life and are associated with states that promote her­niation of the abdominal contents through the weakened superior lumbar triangle, such as obesity, chronic illness, advanced age, polio, and local muscle weakness [ 3 , 12 ]. There are reports of herpes zoster contributing to eventration lead­ing to herniation [ 15 ].
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Incisional or traumatic hernias have become more prevalent than in decades past and now account for 25–30% of fl ank hernias [ 3 , 12 ]. Faro et al. reported that 7 out of 850 patients who received CT scan imaging for acute abdominal trauma were diagnosed with traumatic lumbar hernia [ 16 ]. CT scan has a 98% sensitivity for traumatic fl ank hernias which can be easily missed by physical exam on trauma survey but are commonly associated with intra-abdominal injuries (61%) [ 17 ]. Traumatic fl ank hernias are more often diffuse or located within the inferior lumbar triangle [ 17 ]. Seat belt injury via rapid deceleration and shearing of the iliac crest and associated muscles can be associated with trau­matic fl ank herniation [ 17 ].
Similar to ventral hernias, incidence of inci­sional hernias in the fl ank is about 20–30% [ 12 ]. Eventration can occur as a result of iatrogenic injury of the 12th subcostal nerve, which runs anterior to the quadratus lumborum muscle, enters through the transversalis fascia, and runs under the internal oblique muscles before joining the iliohypogastric nerve [ 18 ]. When injured, the lateral abdominal wall muscles will weaken and eventrate. In one study of patients undergoing radical nephrectomy, 34 of 70 (49%) reported persistent fl ank bulging 1 year postoperatively; the authors did not differentiate between eventra­tion and herniation in this study [ 18 ].
Surgical Approach
Preoperative Worku p
Patients with fl ank hernias often present with posterolateral bulges (Fig. 25.3 ) that are exacer- bated by Valsalva maneuver and resolved with lying fl at. A history is taken with careful atten­tion to precipitating factors such as illness, trauma, or surgery. Symptoms of small bowel obstruction, colon obstruction, and urinary obstruction are pertinent. Physical exam is per­formed in standing and lateral laying positions, noting the presence of previous surgical scars in the region, the approximate size of the fl ank her­nia defect, reducibility of hernia contents, and
Fig. 25.3 Flank hernia on exam: This patient with neuro­fi bromatosis has a posterior bulge on Valsalva consistent with a primary fl ank hernia
proximity to the iliac crest. Auscultation and palpation may reveal incarcerated colon, bowel, or even the kidney. Though ultrasound may be helpful because of the ability to recognize the presence of the hernia and any contents within the sac, CT scanning is routinely recommended [ 3 , 12 , 14 ]. A CT scan differentiates between muscle laxity and true fl ank herniation and pro­vides preoperative identifi cation of the contents of the hernia sac, defect location, and which lay­ers of muscle may be atrophied or contracted (Figs. 25.4 and 25.5 ). The size of the defect and the presence of a previous hernia repair can infl uence the decision to proceed with an open or laparoscopic approach (Table 25.1 ). Moreno- Egea et al. published the fi rst prospective trial of laparoscopic versus open repair of 16 incisional lumbar hernias . They reported reduced mean operating time, postoperative complications, mean length of stay, quicker return to activities, and lower associated costs with the laparoscopic repair compared to open, though the laparo-
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Fig. 25.4 CT scan fl ank hernia—Axial view: This preop­erative CT scan demonstrates a right sided fl ank hernia
Fig. 25.5 CT scan fl ank hernia—Coronal view: Another patient with a large, right -sided fl ank hernia containing colon
scopic group had a smaller average defect size [ 19 ]. In a follow-up of this study in 2013, Moreno-Egea et al. confi rmed these fi ndings and recommended a laparoscopic approach for those with a hernia defect size of less than 15 cm, especially if the hernia was located within one of the lumbar triangles [ 20 ]. However, pre- operative evaluation and discussion with the patient regarding repair techniques are key in choosing the best approach for repair. Long- and
Table 25.1 Factors infl uencing operative approach to fl ank hernia repair
Operative approach to repair of fl ank hernias Consider open approach Very large defects where muscle approximation is
desired Numerous previous repairs ± mesh Inability to tolerate pneumoperitoneum Extensive intra-abdominal adhesions Large unappealing scar with atrophic skin Consider laparoscopic approach Smaller defects where muscle approximation is less
important Morbidly obese patients Diabetic patients Tobacco users who necessitate repair Immunocompromised patients Patients with high risk of wound complications
short-term patient goals are important; data from large ventral hernia series indicates that laparoscopic repairs may have more initial pain but fewer wound complications compared to open repairs [ 21 ].
Regardless of surgical approach, the patient’s risk of wound complications and her­nia recurrence can be optimized by smoking cessation 4–6 weeks prior to surgery, weight loss depending on patient BMI, and improving glucose control in patients with diabetes [ 22 24 ]. Cardiac and medical clearance may be appropriate for elderly or patients with signifi ­cant comorbidities [ 25 ]. Involving the trans- plant team in the hernia operation for patients who have a kidney transplant can be very valu­able in identifi cation and prevention of trans­planted ureter or kidney injury. Consultation with an orthopedic surgeon for placement of bone anchors in cases where there is no fascia on the bone is recommended.
For patients with contracted muscles and large defects, preoperative injection of Botulinum toxin A (Botox) under CT or U/S guidance into the transversus abdominis, internal oblique, and/or external oblique muscles should be con­sidered. The injection is done approximately 1 month prior to surgery. In small non-random-
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ized studies on ventral hernias, preoperative injections of Botox have been shown to paralyze lateral muscles, reduce transverse hernia defects, decrease intra-abdominal pressure and muscle tension, and allow easier surgical closure [ 26 ]. This method has been utilized by our group with good results for an open repair in a patient with recurrent fl ank hernia after partial nephrectomy (unpublished data, Heniford 2014). Muscles will retain laxity for approximately 3 months post­operatively, which may give the appearance of persistent herniation.
Monitor, insufflator
Positioning and Trocar Placement
Patient positioning is crucial to a successful oper­ation. Before moving the patient from the supine position, the patient’s midline, hernia defect and intended trocar sites should be marked with a marking pen, as the abdomen will be distorted with positioning. The patient is then placed in a semilateral position with 45° elevation of the side ipsilateral to the hernia with fl exion at the hip (Fig. 25.6 ) [ 27 ]. This position allows the patient to be rolled fl at or in full lateral position to opti-
Anesthesiologist
Monitor, video camera
Assistant
Nurse
Surgeon
Fig. 25.6 Diagram of patient positioning. The patient is positioned in the semilateral position which allows the patient to be rolled fl at or in full lateral position to optimize exposure
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5mm
10mm
5mm
Fig. 25.7 Trocar placement. Three trocars are placed in the midline, depending on the patient’s body habitus, location of the hernia defect, and presence of previous surgical incisions
mize exposure. In the semilateral position, the viscera fall away from hernia. Adding a kidney rest will further open the space between the iliac crest and costal margin. The patient should be adequately padded and secured to the operating table so that positioning can be changed during the operation safely and as needed.
Trocar positioning depends on the location and size of the defect, presence of other surgical scars, and patient body habitus [ 26 ]. One option is to place a 10 mm trocar at the umbilicus. Two addi­tional 5 mm trocars can be placed anteriorly along the midline infraumbilically and supraumbili­cally, 5–6 cm from the umbilical port (Fig. 25.7 ).
Hernia Repair
D e fi ning the Hernia Defect
After insuffl ation and brief survey of the abdo­men, adhesiolysis with sharp and blunt dissection commences. Energy devices are used infrequently
due to the risk of iatrogenic injury. Mobilization of the colon is generally required [ 14 ]. This is performed by incision of the peritoneum along the white line of Toldt with cautery or endoscopic scissors [ 14 ]. Occasionally, mobilization of the kidney is also needed [ 14 ]. Any incarcerated con- tents are reduced laparoscopically.
With the takedown of adhesions and mobiliza­tion of the colon, the retroperitoneum including the psoas and erector spinae muscles becomes accessible [ 28 ]. Superiorly, the dissection is car- ried to allow mesh fi xation to the costal margin, but care must be taken to avoid violation of the thoracic cavity, diaphragm, or pericardium [ 28 ]. Similarly, inferior dissection to expose Cooper’s ligament and the iliopubic tract is necessary for larger defects [ 28 ]. As noted previously, meticu- lous identifi cation of the ureter, iliac vessels, spermatic cord, and pelvic nerves is required [ 27 , 28 ].
After the hernia defect is visualized, it is mea­sured intracorporeally to plan for appropriate mesh coverage. A disposable ruler can be intro­duced via the 10 mm port or a laparoscopic instrument of known size (such as the open jaws of an endoscopic grasper) can be used for refer­ence. Alternatively, spinal needles can be intro­duced through the skin at cardinal directions surrounding the defect. A piece of suture is used to measure the distance between needles (as the defect size is reduced within the abdominal cav­ity) and provides the dimensions of the hernia defect (Fig. 25.8 ). An adequate overlap generally requires 4–6 cm overlap at the hernia edge.
Securing the Mesh
Mesh used for laparoscopic intra-abdominal placement should have an adhesion barrier and should be selected according to criteria similar for laparoscopic ventral hernia repairs. Transfascial sutures and tacks attach the mesh to the abdominal wall, and both absorbable and nonabsorbable materials may be used.
Adequate mesh coverage is paramount for successful repair of the fl ank hernia. The poste­rior suture attaches the mesh far posteriorly to the
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Fig. 25.8 Measuring the defect laparoscopically. The fi gure demonstrates one method for measuring the hernia defect. Spinal needles are placed through the skin to mark the edges of the defect. Two laparoscopic graspers span the distance from one spinal needle to the other using a piece of suture, then the suture length is measured extracorporeally
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Fig. 25.9 Mesh positioning. The mesh is placed retro­peritoneally, posterior to the kidney. Depending on the size of the defect, the mesh may cover from the abdominal
erector spinae fascia and muscles and the anterior suture will depend on the size and area of the defect. Superiorly, the mesh can be secured to the costal margin as needed but can extend beyond this and drape over liver or spleen for increased overlap. Inferiorly, the mesh is secured above the iliac crest or to the Cooper’s ligament.
The mesh is secured using tacks and sutures where the number depends on the size of mesh and defect as with ventral hernias. Making sure that the mesh is taut and in good contact with the abdominal wall is important to help with incor­poration. Sutures are usually secured to the mesh
midline to the psoas muscle, and from the iliac crest to the coastal region, behind the liver
extracorporeally and with the knots on the side that opposes the abdominal wall. The mesh is then rolled and inserted into the abdomen. It is laid out to overlap the defect adequately and then sutures are exteriorized using a suture passer (Figs. 25.9a, b and 25.10 ). The mesh is secured superiorly by suture through the rib, avoiding fi xation to the diaphragm, and to the iliac crest inferiorly by passing the suture through the peri­osteum of the bone. Use of bone anchors in the iliac crest to fi x the mesh inferiorly [ 27 , 29 ] or fi xation of the mesh to Cooper’s ligament and the iliopubic tract with tacks [
28 ] can be performed.
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Sutures placed and rolled inside
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Fig. 25.10 Transfascial sutures. Using a suture passer, the surgeon secures the mesh with transfascial sutures