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S. P. Carmichael II and J. S. Roth
disease spectrum (“eventration disease”) encompassing multiple factors as follows: (1) predisposing systemic disorders, (2) injury and atrophic change to subcutaneous and abdominal wall layers, and (3) disordered ventilation due to loss of complemen­tary abdominal wall and diaphragmatic function [9, 10]. He contended that the achievement of good operative result required a multidisciplinary approach to medi­cal management with systemic risk reduction prior to the time of surgery [9, 10]. Simple closure of abdominal wall defects >5cm was notably ineffective, and best results were associated with the use of nonabsorbable macroporous mesh [11]. Thus, the main objectives of mesh herniorrhaphy according to Rives, and synchro­nously Rene Stoppa, are severalfold: (1) defect closure without tension, (2) ana­tomic re-approximation of abdominal wall musculature through insertion of a mesh prosthesis, (3) avoidance of intra-abdominal hypertension upon closure, (4) wide overlap of mesh within retrorectus (Rives) or preperitoneal (Stoppa) spaces, and (5) avoidance of intra-abdominal placement of nonabsorbable mesh, given potential for visceral complication or mesh migration [11, 12].
Utilization of the retrorectus dissection facilitates two notable advantages in IH
repair: (1) approximately 2cm of medial mobilization of the anterior rectus sheath to facilitate closure and (2) provision of an easily dissectible and well-vascularized potential space for mesh placement, a discriminating feature from the anterior rec­tus space [4, 13]. In addition, the retrorectus space provides for a two-layered clo­sure of the abdominal wall [4]. Interestingly, contemporary animal model preparations of IH demonstrate reversal of the associated rectus muscle atrophy and brosis described by Rives following mesh herniorrhaphy [14]. Moreover, types I and III collagen proliferation is more robust within the retrorectus space in compari­son with onlay mesh placement [15]. Lastly, insertion of intraperitoneal mesh has been recently redemonstrated to signicantly increase the rate of subsequent lapa­rotomy versus preperitoneal mesh (76% vs 29%). Of the re-operative group, 21% of the patients with intraperitoneal mesh required small bowel resections versus none in the preperitoneal group [16]. Lastly, two patients with intraperitoneal mesh were also noted to develop enterocutaneous stula at the time of re-laparotomy [16].
Following the pioneering work of Drs. Rives and Stoppa in France, Dr. George
Wantz, a surgeon from Cornell University, studied the retrorectus technique under Stoppa and Flament, a protégé of Rives. His academic sabbatical in 1985–1986 resulted in the popularization of the retromuscular IH repair in the United States. In 1991, Dr. Wantz published his experience in a series of 30 patients with defects >10cm. He placed overlapping polyester ber (Mersilene) mesh within the retrorectus space, securing it with interrupted transfascial sutures. He contended that the repair prevented recurrence via two mechanisms: (1) adherence of the implant to the peritoneum mak­ing it “indistensible” and (2) mesh consolidation of the abdominal wall [17].
The major advantage to the retrorectus repair is the creation of a reinforced
abdominal wall with reestablishment of the native anatomic midline. As postulated by Rives and Stoppa, sizing of the prosthesis for adequate overlap of the defect facilitates restoration of the abdominal wall as a dynamic functional unit [5]. As such, Wantz concluded that the retrorectus repair paradoxically exploits the abdom­inal forces subserving hernia creation to prevent its recurrence.
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Technique
Preoperative planning for surgery includes optimization of medical comorbidities and prevention of infection [18]. Patients are counseled for cessation of tobacco and alcohol usage for a minimum of 4 weeks. Nutritional counseling includes blood glucose control, weight loss with a goal of BMI<35, and Impact AR TID for 5days prior to surgery. MRSA prophylaxis includes Hibiclens shower for 5 days and Mupirocin 2% intranasal ointment BID for 5 days in patients with a history of MRSA colonization. Postoperatively, pain control is approached via multimodality, intravenous uids are minimized, and early ambulation is a requirement.
Following intubation, the abdomen is surgically prepared with chlorhexidine and
draped in standard fashion. After sharp incision, dissection is carried out in the mid­line with Bovie electrocautery, taking care not to violate the hernia sac. Occasionally, the underlying hernia sac is densely adherent to the deep dermal tissues requiring sharp dissection for mobilization. A portion of the skin and dermis may need to be resected in this setting to prevent eventual necrosis following wound closure. Once the fascial defect and neck of the hernia sac have been dened at the level of the fascia, rectus musculature is identied via palpation, and the fascia is elevated with Kocher clamps (Fig.16.1). Anterior rectus sheath is incised medial to the rectus muscle, and the retrorectus space is opened (Fig.16.2) and inferior epigastric ves­sels exposed (Fig.16.3). Incision is extended cephalad to the costal margin and xiphoid with inferior dissection below the arcuate line and into the space of Retzius, as appropriate for insertion of prosthetic. Lateral dissection is carried out bluntly with Kittner to the semilunar line, as identied by perforating neurovascular
Fig. 16.1 Fascial incision for access to retrorectus space
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Fig. 16.2 Incision of the retrorectus space
Fig. 16.3 Exposure of the inferior epigastric vessels
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structures (Fig.16.4). This procedure is repeated on the contralateral side. At the conclusion of this portion of the dissection, the posterior rectus sheath is re-approx­imated in the midline between Kocher clamps for an estimation of physiologic ten­sion with closure.
If the posterior sheath is unable to be re-approximated without signicant ten-
sion upon the tissues, hernia sac or omentum may be interposed to facilitate separa­tion from viscera. Alternatively, an absorbable mesh may be selected to safely
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Fig. 16.4 View of the retrorectus space upon completion of lateral dissection to semilunar line
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bridge the posterior rectus sheath for visceral protection from the permanent mesh [4]. The primary function of this material is to reconstruct the posterior sheaths until the parietal peritoneum forms and prevents bowel contact with the mesh. When reconstructing the posterior sheath, it is essential to choose a prosthetic that may be safely placed adjacent to viscera. It is our practice to avoid permanent synthetic mesh when reconstructing the posterior sheath as to avoid the potential for chronic seroma between the denitive hernia repair mesh and the mesh utilized for posterior sheath reconstruction.
Classically, the Rives-Stoppa technique describes dissection via midline lapa-
rotomy and separation of the posterior rectus sheath from rectus musculature fol­lowing transgression of the peritoneum. Alternatively, the totally extraperitoneal (TE) approach, currently performed in our practice, allows for the same dissection without violation of the peritoneum. Though the transabdominal dissection remains necessary in several settings (i.e., removal of intra-abdominal mesh or concomitant intra-abdominal procedure), the TE approach confers the advantage of decreased operative time with associated benets, as discussed below (Fig.16.5).
The TE approach commences with dissection of the hernia sac from the sur-
rounding subcutaneous tissues. Dissection is continued until the neck of the hernia sac is fully identied. Although dissection of the hernia sac from the subcutaneous tissues will result in some undermining of the skin aps, we feel that residual hernia sac in the subcutaneous tissues is likely to result in prolonged seroma and should be avoided. All peritoneal defects created during the dissection are closed with absorb­able suture prior to completion of fascial closure. This step is imperative for preven­tion of intraparietal hernia development. Although uncommon, intraparietal
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Fig. 16.5 Sharp dissection of the hernia sac for extraperitoneal ventral hernia repair
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herniation of viscera through a peritoneal defect may result in pain, obstruction, incarceration, or strangulation, and therefore it is essential to identify and close any defects within this peritoneal layer. Intraparietal hernias are generally only detect­able by radiographic evaluation due to the intact mesh and abdominal wall muscu­lature above the peritoneum and accordingly should be considered in the event of a postoperative bowel obstruction.
Following dissection of the hernia sac and retrorectus space, the posterior sheath
is approximated thus imbricating the hernia sac. This is typically performed with a running 2-0 Vicryl suture (Fig.16.6). As the peritoneum has not been entered and adhesiolysis has not been performed, it is essential to judiciously place sutures in the posterior rectus sheath so as to avoid injuring the underlying viscera. In many cases, it is relatively easy to ascertain the degree of adhesions to the peritoneal layer based upon palpation. Nevertheless, wide shallow stitches are placed in the poste­rior sheath to avoid injury to the intestines.
Following closure of the posterior sheath, the retrorectus plane is measured, and
mesh is selected to allow for placement of a prosthetic mesh with a minimum of 5cm mesh overlap in all dimensions. However, it is our current practice to place the largest mesh that our dissection will accommodate for maximum coverage in all dimen­sions. It is important to ensure that the mesh extends not only 5cm laterally beyond any hernia defect but also 5cm superior and inferior to the hernia defect. Although a single prosthetic mesh is preferred, occasionally the hernia defect will require the use of two mesh sheets that can be sutured together with a permanent suture.
Interrupted “U” sutures for transfascial xation consisting of number 1 PDS are
attached to the mesh at superior and inferiormost positions in the midline. An
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Fig. 16.6 Closure of the posterior rectus sheath with hernia sac imbrication
Fig. 16.7 Completion view of mesh placement in the retrorectus space. Note transfascial sutures placed circumferentially around periphery of mesh
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additional six sutures are evenly spaced along the lateral portion of the mesh, approximately 1–2cm from the mesh edge. Small skin incisions are created on the abdominal wall skin with the 11 blade scalpel at points corresponding to the periph­ery of the mesh. Subsequently, the Reverdin needle is used to pass suture through the abdominal wall to xate the mesh. It is essential that individual sutures should pass through the abdominal wall via separate tracts, exiting across a common stab incision to provide adequate xation of the mesh (Fig.16.7). Suture knots are tied loosely in the subcutaneous tissue so as to prevent supercial nerve entrapment which may result in chronic pain.
A single channel drain is placed in the retrorectus space overlying the mesh and
exteriorized through the anterior sheath and subcutaneous tissue in the left upper quad­rant. The use of a drain is controversial and some surgeons will omit this step. It is our
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Fig. 16.8 Closure of the anterior rectus sheath
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practice to leave a single drain in this space with drain removal prior to hospital dis­charge. The linea alba or anterior rectus sheath is then re-approximated in the midline with interrupted single-armed number 1 PDS suture in gure-of-eight fashion (Fig.16.8).
It is not uncommon that, upon completion of hernia repair, redundant skin and
subcutaneous tissue are present at the midline. As such, abdominoplasty is per­formed following marking skin with tension in apposition (Fig.16.9). Excess tissue is resected and passed off the eld. Depending upon the extent of the redundancy, skin excision may be accomplished via a vertically oriented ellipse or a transverse incision. When signicant skin redundancy is anticipated, it is our practice to orient the initial skin incision transversely so as to facilitate subsequent skin resection. In the event that the hernia sac has created signicant undermining of the skin aps resulting in potential space, a channel drain is placed in the subcutaneous space and externalized in right upper quadrant. Approximation of the overlying dermis to the fascia utilizing progressive tension sutures will help reduce drain output and seroma formation. Scarpa’s fascia and dermal tissues are approximated using interrupted absorbable sutures, and the skin is closed with a running absorbable monolament suture and a skin adhesive (Fig.16.10). Drains are generally removed once output from each is less than 30–40mL per day for 2 consecutive days.
Patient Selection
The Rives-Stoppa repair is suitable for the majority of incisional hernias, both pri­mary and recurrent, and is ideally suited for moderately sized midline defects. However, many factors including patient goals, comorbidities, and surgical history
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Fig. 16.9 Abdominoplasty with excision of excess skin and subcutaneous tissue
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Fig. 16.10 Completion of repair
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will inuence our decision to perform this technique. Although many patients will undergo imaging prior to ventral hernia repair, we typically reserve CT scan for those patients with complex or recurrent hernias. In our experience, the Rives­Stoppa approach will generally be suitable for hernias with a transverse dimension up to approximately 8cm. The cranio-caudal dimensions of the hernia do not inu­ence our decision to utilize this technique. However, intraoperative assessment of midline tension and ability to close the linea alba is performed after completion of the dissection bilaterally. In the event that the midline is either not amenable to clo­sure or creates unacceptable tension, additional releases can be performed (i.e., transversus abdominis release, external oblique release). Patients with combined midline and off-midline hernias (e.g., parastomal hernias) are not well suited for the Rives-Stoppa approach and are generally considered for posterior component sepa­ration via transversus abdominis releases. Patients with small hernia defects or those with multiple honeycomb defects may also be considered for a Rives-Stoppa approach but are better suited for a laparoscopic repair, in our opinion. However, patients with small defects requiring scar excision or excision of redundant soft tis­sues (i.e., panniculectomy) are also good candidates for the Rives-Stoppa repair.
The extended-view totally extraperitoneal ventral hernia repair (eTEP, Chapter 20)
has evolved as a minimally invasive approach to performing a Rives-Stoppa repair or a traditional laparoscopic repair with intraperitoneal mesh. This eTEP technique is best suited for small to moderate hernias with a more limited surgical history. The eTEP technique combines the advantages of the dissection of the Rives-Stoppa repair with the patient benets of a laparoscopic hernia repair. However, at the pres­ent time, this technique is performed in limited centers and thus conclusions regard­ing its efcacy remain speculative.
Outcomes
In a recent review of the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP) database, the incidence of major operative morbid­ity after abdominal wall reconstruction is 13.4% (n=1706) with return to the oper­ating room in 7.7% and readmission after discharge in 5–11% [19, 20]. Patient factors associated with postoperative morbidity included advanced age, functional status, malnutrition, anemia, obesity, smoking, diabetes, organ failure, and hyper­tension. Skin and soft-tissue infections (SSI) are the commonest postoperative com­plications overall at 8.9% (range in the literature 0–18%) and are the most common reasons for readmission [1921]. Operative factors correlating to postoperative morbidity and cost included concurrent procedure, preoperative open wound, CDC wound class (>1), American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) tness classica­tion (>3), and operative time [19, 20].
Outcomes data from Rives and colleagues’ original operations with retrorectus
mesh prosthesis demonstrated an overall recurrence of 2.6% in a review of 388 patients by Flament and 8.6% by the Congrès Français de Chirurgie between 3 and 10years postoperatively [11]. Wantz published a comprehensive summary of his
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experience in 1999, following practice implementation of the retrorectus technique in 1991. Of his 206 repairs for incisional hernia, 106 were performed for midline defects (61% primary IH, 39% recurrent IH). Mersilene mesh was used in 89% and polypropylene mesh in 11%. Of these, he reported hernia recurrence in two midline hernias and one lumbar hernia [22].
Recurrence rates after Rives-Stoppa sublay repair in contemporary review of the
literature range from 0 to approximately 4% [21]. These outcomes are consistent when the procedure is performed in the re-operative abdomen and in special surgi­cal populations (i.e., inammatory bowel disease) [23, 24]. A recent meta-analysis comparing sublay versus onlay techniques revealed fewer infections and IH recur­rence in the sublay group [25]. Furthermore, wound complications and seroma for­mation were higher in a single-center prospective experience of onlay versus sublay repair (49% vs 24% and 45% vs 24%, respectively) [26]. Of the four available loca­tions for mesh herniorrhaphy (i.e., onlay, inlay, sublay, and underlay), the Rives­Stoppa repair confers superior protection from SSI and intra-abdominal complication while demonstrating lowest overall recurrence [24].
In review of our own 5-year experience (2009–2013), approximately equal num-
bers of transabdominal (TA, n=45) versus TE (n=40) Rives-Stoppa repairs were performed. Groups were matched by age and comorbidity. Findings revealed no difference in enterotomy frequency between the two groups and that the TE approach confers reduced operative duration. Notably, more patients in the TA group had undergone prior hernia repair (73% vs 45%). Overall mesh size was larger in the TE group (625±234 cm2 vs 424 ± 214 cm2), as accounted for by change in practice from 5-cm overlap to placement of largest mesh possible within the dissected plane [27].
Overall, unplanned enterotomy or bowel resection (EBR) complicates 7.3% of
mesh herniorrhaphy and is associated with an increased rate of 30-day complica­tions, including SSI, return to the operating room, hernia recurrence, and enterocu­taneous stula formation [2830]. The incidence of EBR is increased in re-operative abdominal wall reconstruction and chronic steroid use [29]. There was a reduction in EBR within our series of TE herniorrhaphy; however this difference was not statistically signicant. Though theoretical concern exists for a change in geometry of intra-abdominal adhesions in the absence of transgression of the peritoneum, adhesiolysis is known to increase both operative time and the risk of intestinal injury [29]. Moreover, equal mobility of the visceral sac may still be achieved with pre­peritoneal dissection. Neither TA or TE groups were complicated by postoperative bowel obstruction in our cohort.
We found seroma formation to be twice as common in the TE group, likely
owing to intact peritoneum precluding intra-abdominal drainage. However, this dif­ference was not signicant in comparison with the TA repair and did not correlate with return to the operating room. Arguably, the greatest advantage of the TE approach is decreased operative times due to avoidance of adhesiolysis. Given that prolonged surgical duration causes increased physiologic stress and is associated with an increased risk of postoperative SSI, reduction in OR time provides potential benet of decreased major complication [19, 31].