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- •Foreword to the First Edition
- •Foreword to the Second Edition
- •Preface
- •Prologue
- •Reason 1: Surgeons’ Need
- •Reason 2: Patients’ Need
- •Reason 3: Need to Share Knowledge and the Existing Expertise
- •Reason 4: Increased Frequency of Abdominal Wall Defects
- •Reason 6: Three Principles of Surgical Care
- •Reason 7: New Technologies
- •Reason 8: Need for a Multidisciplinary Approach
- •Reason 9: Continuous Changes and Need for Progress in Complex Surgery Education
- •Contents
- •Contributors
- •1: Intraoperative Decision-Making Process in Complex Surgery
- •Introduction
- •The Anatomy of Surgeons’ Intraoperative Decisions
- •Patient’s Physiology as Factor of Intraoperative Decisions
- •Reason 5: Increased Complexity of Most Abdominal Wall Defects
- •Summary
- •References
- •2: History of Abdominal Wall Repair: In Search of New Techniques and Materials
- •Introduction
- •Early Reports in the Annals of Surgery
- •Prosthetic Materials
- •Finding the Perfect Mesh
- •Nonabsorbable Mesh
- •Absorbable Mesh
- •Laparoscopic Repair
- •Conclusion
- •References
- •3: Anatomy and Physiology of the Abdominal Wall: Surgical Implications
- •Introduction
- •Anatomical Boundaries
- •Abdominal Wall Distensibility
- •Surgical Implications
- •Conclusion
- •References
- •4: Nutritional Consideration of Patients with Open Abdomens and Fistulas
- •Introduction
- •The Open Abdomen
- •Physiology of the Open Abdomen
- •Nutritional Considerations for the Open Abdomen
- •Summary of Nutritional Considerations for the Open Abdomen
- •Enterocutaneous Fistulas
- •Nutritional Considerations for Fistulas
- •Total Parenteral Versus Enteral Nutrition for Enterocutaneous Fistulas
- •Minimizing Enterocutaneous Fistula Output
- •Summary of Nutritional Considerations for Fistula Patient
- •Conclusion
- •References
- •5: The Biology of Complex Abdominal Wall Defects: Definitions and Causes
- •Causes of Complex Abdominal Wall Defects
- •Abdominal Wall Infections and Recurrent Incisional Hernias
- •Damage Control and the Open Abdomen Approach
- •Resection of Abdominal Wall Tumors
- •Complex Recurrent Incisional Hernias and the Pathophysiology of Wound Healing of the Abdominal Wall
- •Biological and Mechanical Factors Involved
- •Local and General Factors Affecting Wound Healing
- •Local Factors
- •Closure Under Tension and Blood Supply
- •Hematoma
- •Infection
- •Irradiation
- •Mechanical Stress
- •Surgical Technique
- •Tissue Type
- •General Factors
- •Anemia
- •Diabetes
- •Nutrition
- •Steroids
- •Jaundice
- •Malignant Disease
- •Obesity
- •Temperature
- •Trauma, Hypovolemia, and Hypoxia
- •Uremia
- •Complex Abdominal Wound Defects from Damage Control Surgery and the Open Abdomen
- •Summary
- •References
- •6: Perioperative Radiologic Evaluation of Patients with Difficult Abdominal Wall Defects
- •Introduction
- •Diagnosis
- •Ultrasonography
- •Computerized Scan
- •Barium Studies with Small-Bowel Follow-Through
- •Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- •Operative Planning Guided by Imaging Techniques
- •Intraoperative Guidance
- •Postoperative Radiologic Assessment
- •Recurrence
- •References
- •7: Abdominal Wall Reconstruction in Patients with Complex Defects: A Nine-Step Treatment Strategy
- •Introduction
- •A Nine-Step Management Strategy
- •Step 2: S = Sepsis Control and Eradication
- •Step 3: O = Optimization of Nutrition
- •Step 4: W = Wound Care
- •Step 6: T = Timing of Operation or Takedown of ECF
- •Step 7: S = Surgical Approach
- •Step 7.1: Getting in the Abdomen
- •Step 7.2: Adhesiolysis
- •Step 7.3: Fistula Resection
- •Step 7.4: Intestinal Anastomosis
- •Step 7.6: Lateral Component Separation
- •Step 7.7: Surgical Technique of Open Component Separation
- •Step 7.8: Posterior Component Separation with Transversus Abdominus Release
- •Step 7.9: Laparoscopic Component Separation
- •Step 7.10: Mesh Graft Selection
- •Step 7.11: Mesh Placement
- •Step 8: P = Postoperative Care
- •Step 8.1: Dealing with Complications of Biologic Grafts
- •Step 9: L = Long-Term Follow-Up
- •Summary
- •References
- •8: A Difficult Abdomen: Temporary Closure and Management of the Consequences
- •Introduction
- •Leaving the Abdomen Open
- •Temporarily “Closing” the Abdomen
- •Towel Clip Closure
- •Temporary Skin Only Suture Closure
- •Retention Sutures
- •Temporary Silos
- •Vacuum-Assisted Wound Closure
- •Use of Skin Graft in Open Abdomen Management
- •Sequential Closure of Abdominal Wall Following DCS
- •Managing the Consequences of Temporary Closure
- •Choosing Materials for Repair
- •Synthetic Mesh
- •Biologic Mesh
- •Use of Hernia Grading System as a Guide to Repair
- •Principles of Repair
- •Summary
- •References
- •9: Timing of Definitive Reconstructive Surgery of Abdominal Wall Defects in Patients with Enterocutaneous Fistulas
- •Introduction
- •Etiology of Enterocutaneous Fistula
- •When Should We Operate?
- •Factors Affecting Timing for Surgical Intervention
- •Evidence for Enterocutaneous Fistula Repair Timing
- •Abdominal Wall Defect Repair Timing
- •Summary
- •References
- •10: Practical Approach to Patient with a Hostile Abdomen: Clinical Scenarios
- •Introduction
- •Key Questions
- •Preoperative Conditions
- •Scenario 1
- •Scenario 2
- •Scenario 3
- •Creating a Surgical Plan
- •Providing Patient-Centered Care: Involving the Patient
- •Timing of the Operation
- •Preparing for the Operation
- •Entering the “Frozen Lake”
- •Mobilizing the Entire GI Tract
- •How Much of the Intestines to Resect and How to Create the Anastomoses
- •Summary
- •References
- •11: Staged Reconstructions of Abdominal Wall Defects
- •Introduction
- •Three Stages of Reconstruction
- •Stage 1: Temporary Abdominal Closure
- •Stage 2: The Maturation Period
- •Tensor Fascia Latae Flap for Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- •Selection of the Appropriate Reconstruction Method
- •Summary
- •References
- •12: Complex Abdominal Wall Reconstruction-Plastic Surgeon’s Perspective
- •Introduction
- •Current Indications for Utilization of Bioprosthetic Mesh
- •Patient Selection
- •Abdominal Wall Reconstruction Principles
- •Component Separation Technique
- •Staged Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- •Postoperative Care
- •Conclusions
- •References
- •13: Complex Tissue Transfer in the Management of Abdominal Wall Defects
- •Introduction
- •Temporary Abdominal Wall Closure for Acute Abdominal Wall Defect and During Open Abdomen Management
- •Abdominal Wall Reconstruction Following Temporary Closure in the Management of Abdominal Wall Defects
- •Complex Tissue Transfer in the Management of Abdominal Wall Defects
- •Basic Musculoskeletal and Neurovascular Anatomy of Anterior Abdominal Wall
- •Component Separation Method
- •The Anterior Rectus Abdominis Sheath Turnover Flap Method
- •Surgical Procedures
- •Blood Supply to the Anterior Rectus Turnover Flap
- •Conclusion
- •References
- •14: Minimally Invasive Component Separation for the Repair of Large Abdominal Wall Defects
- •Introduction
- •Surgical Options in Complex Abdominal Hernias
- •Anterior Component Separarion Technique
- •Minimally Invasive Anterior Component Separation Technique
- •Introduction
- •Minimally Invasive Component Separation Technique Without the Use of Video-Assisted Equipment
- •Video-Assisted Anterior Component Separation Technique
- •Comparing Results from Different Anterior Component Separation Techniques
- •Pre-operative Care
- •Surgical Technique
- •Step 1
- •Step 2
- •Step 3
- •Step 4
- •Step 5
- •Step 6
- •Post-operative Care
- •Special Cases
- •The Open Abdomen
- •The Use of Chemical Component Sepration and Tissue Expanders
- •Stomas
- •Previous Anterior Component Separation
- •Summary
- •References
- •15: Abdominal Wall Reconstruction in the Pediatric Population
- •Introduction
- •History
- •Gastroschisis
- •Epidemiology
- •Surgical Management
- •Primary Closure
- •Staged Reduction and Closure
- •Sutureless Closure
- •Ward Reduction Versus General Anesthesia
- •Management of Intestinal Atresia
- •Omphalocele
- •Epidemiology
- •Surgical Management
- •Primary Closure
- •Giant Omphalocele
- •Staged Closure
- •Delayed Closure
- •Cosmetic Outcomes
- •Summary
- •References
- •16: Surgical Approach to Abdominal Wall Defects and Hernias in Patients with End Stage Organ Disease and Transplantation
- •Introduction
- •Grading
- •End Stage Organ Disease
- •Liver
- •Compensated Chronic Liver Disease
- •Kidney
- •Post Transplant Hernia Repair
- •Liver
- •Minimally Invasive and Open Surgery
- •Primary and Staged Closures
- •Primary Repair VS Mesh Repair
- •Kidney
- •Hernias in Pediatric Recipients
- •Urgent Vs. Elective
- •Live Donors
- •References
- •17: Management of Flank Complex Hernia
- •Introduction
- •Topographic Anatomy
- •Clinical and Diagnosis
- •Surgical Treatment
- •General Considerations
- •Open Technique
- •Suprafascial Mesh
- •Intramuscular Mesh
- •Preperitoneal Mesh
- •Intraperitoneal Mesh
- •Double Mesh
- •Tight Double-Mesh Technique
- •Medial Approach
- •Laparoscopic Technique
- •Laparoscopic Technique in Hernia Repair Has Become Common
- •References
- •18: Laparoscopic Access to the Difficult Abdomen in Patients with Large Abdominal Wall Defects
- •Introduction
- •General Features
- •Patient Selection
- •Surgical Technique
- •Potential Advantages
- •Conclusion
- •References
- •19: Laparoscopic Techniques in the Repair of Large Abdominal Wall Defects
- •Introduction
- •Patient Preparation, Equipment, and Positioning
- •Surgical Technique
- •Postoperative Care
- •Complications and Outcome
- •References
- •20: Selection of Prosthetic Materials in the Repair of Complex Abdominal Wall Defects
- •Introduction
- •Considerations when Selecting Prosthetic Materials for the Management of CAWD
- •Prosthetic Mesh
- •Synthetic Non-absorbable Polymers
- •Polypropylene
- •Polyester
- •Absorbable Synthetic Polymers
- •Composites
- •Biologic Prosthetics (Grafts)
- •Fibrin Sealant in Hernia Repairs
- •Complications
- •Conclusion
- •References
- •21: Mesh Placement in Complex Abdominal Wall Defects: Techniques and Outcomes
- •The Role of Mesh
- •Choice of Mesh
- •Mesh Placement Technique
- •Onlay Mesh Placement
- •Underlay Mesh Placement
- •Rives–Stoppa Mesh Placement Technique
- •Interposition or Bridge Mesh Placement
- •References
- •22: Abdominal Compartment Syndrome and Hypertension in Patients Undergoing Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- •Introduction
- •Pre-operative Considerations for Prevention of IAH/ACS
- •Patient Selection
- •Size of Hernia: “Loss of Domain”
- •Size of Defect
- •Intra-operative Considerations
- •Post-operative Considerations
- •Post-operative Care/Monitoring
- •Therapy for Post-operative IAH/ACS
- •Medical/Minimally Invasive Therapy
- •Surgical Decompression
- •Conclusions
- •References
- •23: The Surgical Nightmare: Dealing with Infected Mesh
- •Introduction
- •Risk Factors and Pathogenesis of Mesh Infection
- •Diagnosis of Mesh Infection
- •Management of Mesh Infection
- •Conclusions and Recommendation
- •References
- •24: Abdominal Plastic Surgery and Adjunctive Procedures
- •Introduction
- •Liposuction
- •Abdominoplasty Techniques
- •Long Term Post-operative Outcome Results
- •Plastic Surgical Management Following Massive Weight Loss Patient
- •Pre-massive Weight Loss Panniculectomy
- •Post-massive Weight Loss Abdominoplasty
- •Post-massive Weight Loss Circumferential Lower Truncal Contouring
- •Complications in Abdominal Plastic Surgery
- •Seroma
- •Dehiscence
- •Infection
- •Hematoma
- •Ischemic Complications
- •Deep Venous Thrombosis
- •Pulmonary Embolism
- •Nerve Problems
- •Abdominal Compartment Syndrome
- •Scar Deformity
- •Conclusion
- •References
- •25: Short Bowel Syndrome: A Clinical Update
- •Introduction
- •Pathophysiology of Short Bowel Syndrome
- •Nutritional and Metabolic Management of Short Bowel Syndrome
- •Immediate Postoperative Period
- •Bowel Adaptation Period
- •Long-Term Management Period
- •Growth Factors and Intestinal Adaptation in Short Bowel Syndrome
- •Other Factors Affecting Intestinal Adaptation and Outcomes in SBS
- •Management of Liver Disease in SBS/IF Patients Dependent on Parenteral Nutrition
- •Surgical Considerations
- •Intestinal Transplantation in Short Bowel Syndrome Patients
- •The Future of Management of Short Bowel Syndrome
- •Summary and Conclusions
- •References
- •26: Minimizing Postoperative Complications by Preoperative Optimization
- •Introduction
- •Preoperative Evaluation
- •Assessing the Perioperative Risk
- •Neurological System Evaluation
- •Cardiovascular System Evaluation
- •Summary of the 2014 ACC/AHA Guidelines
- •Renal System Evaluation
- •Gastrointestinal System Evaluation
- •Endocrine System Evaluation
- •Hematologic and Coagulation Evaluation
- •Infections
- •Nutritional Evaluation and Optimization
- •Control of Premorbid Conditions
- •Social and Addiction Issues
- •Prevention Strategies
- •Summary
- •Suggested Readings
- •27: The Final Word on a Complex Problem
- •Looking into the Future: Will Tissue Engineering Be the Next Answer?
- •References
- •Index

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Reason 5: Increased Complexity of Most Abdominal Wall Defects
When complex abdominal wall defects are associated with fistulas, the complexity increases
significantly. In order to disrupt this complexity, a strategic operative plan is imperative, ideally
using a multidisciplinary approach. Often, surgeons “pass on” the patient dealing with only
most acute symptoms such as obstructive symptoms. We have all seen patients with thick charts
that have seen many surgeons in the past, who finally need an operation in the emergent or
urgent matter. By the time we see these, patients, they have larger hernia defects, often present
with partial or complete intestinal obstruction, are malnourished, and/or require emergent surgery under less than optimal conditions. Those of us who treat such patients know firsthand that
the more operations an individual undergoes, the more potential complications can develop.
However, at some point, we as surgeons must make a decision and perform what we hope will
be that individual’s “final” surgery, the one that will definitively complete the abdominal wall
reconstruction and return them to normal life. The complexity and associated co-morbidities
will not get better if we continue to “ignore” complex abdominal wall defects. For this we
should address these surgical problems early, rather then when they become emergencies.
Reason 6: Three Principles of Surgical Care
Before definitive surgical intervention, the cornerstone goal is to prevent, or at least to treat
successfully, the well-recognized characteristic sequelae of fistulas and complex abdominal
defects (such as sepsis, malnutrition, and fluid and electrolyte disturbances), muscle wasting,
and overall stamina. There is a need for three new treatment modalities for these complex
patients: first, complete nutrition and metabolic support using TPN (total parenteral nutrition)
or enteral nutrition for as long as it takes; second, application of complex surgical techniques
to provide skin coverage through tissue transfer techniques and biological mesh; and third, the
use, in both inpatients and outpatients, of wound VAC (vacuum-assisted closure) [1, 2]. These
three modalities have now become part of our armamentarium for caring for patients with
complex abdominal wall defects, including those with stomas or fistulas.
Reason 7: New Technologies
The explosion in new proposed strategies and meshes, because of recent strides in technology
and biomedical research, has made choices available for today’s surgeons that were unheard of
in previous generations. Sometimes, though, all these choices are confusing, if not overwhelming. As surgeons, we need to evaluate each new technological “miracle” painstakingly in the
light of the research presented, much of it in the form of case series rather than large, randomized, double-blind studies that yield Level I evidence.
In particular, one type of industry is on the rise, namely, the business of creating biologic
mesh, be it from human sources or from different animals. This industry promotes the use of
novel meshes and prostheses, each company claiming that its products are better than the competitors’. Given the significant comorbidities of most patients with complex abdominal wall
defects, biologic meshes are nearly their only alternative, especially when wound infections are
present or probable. The ability of certain biologic prostheses to support revascularization and
to become part of human tissue is a major advance, adding a new dimension to surgical repair.
Fortunately, the use of advanced surgical techniques and biologic materials may reduce the
risk of recurrence of abdominal wall defects and the risk of surgical site infections. Biologic
mesh that is both human and porcine in origin is especially useful in high-risk patients.
Acellular dermal matrix (ADM) provides an advantage over the nonbiologic materials used as
an adjunct to hernia repairs in that ADM allows implantation in infected fields. Of concern,

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however, is that no method of ADM use in abdominal wall reconstructions has been standardized, despite its daily use by a number of surgeons worldwide.
Reason 8: Need for a Multidisciplinary Approach
Our rule is to try to prevent major abdominal defects and to close the abdomen as early as possible. But, even when we succeed in doing so, patients then need long-term care, including
abdominal wall reconstruction. In recent years, we have come to realize the importance of a
multidisciplinary team as we try to prevent or control sepsis, manage any imbalance in fluids
and electrolytes, provide specialized nutritional support (both parenterally or enterally), protect the skin, define the patient’s individual anatomy, and plan the appropriate surgical intervention. No single surgeon, irrespective of the type of practice (whether private, academic, or
group), can adequately take care of such patients alone. The surgeon is and should be the team
leader, and he or she should direct the treatment, but many other clinicians also have a crucial
role.
Reason 9: Continuous Changes and Need for Progress in Complex Surgery Education
The first edition of the book was accepted and praised by the readers and reviewers across the
world. The reviews have been an important element in redesigning the new edition. With
17,000 downloads in the first 18 months, and almost 7000 chapters downloaded in 2015, the
need for another edition of this book became obvious. As mentioned by Dr. Michael Sarr in his
foreword, this book has been updated greatly to reflect the changes in the field and the need for
more practical approaches to surgery of complex defects. I hope we have succeeded in this
goal.
Prologue
Valhalla, NY, USA Rifat Latifi
Spring 2017

Contents
Part I Preoperative Considerations
1 Intraoperative Decision-Making Process in Complex Surgery ........................... 3
Rifat Latifi
2 History of Abdominal Wall Repair: In Search of New Techniques
and Materials ............................................................................................................ 7
Ronald Merrell
3 Anatomy and Physiology of the Abdominal Wall: Surgical Implications .......... 11
Ronald Merrell
4 Nutritional Consideration of Patients with Open Abdomens and Fistulas ........ 17
Zachary M. Bauman, Bellal Joseph, and Rifat Latifi
5 The Biology of Complex Abdominal Wall Defects: Definitions and Causes ...... 27
F. Turégano and A. García-Marín
6 Perioperative Radiologic Evaluation of Patients with Difficult
Abdominal Wall Defects .......................................................................................... 37
Fahim Habib, Antonio C. Marttos J r., Bruno Monteiro Pereira,
and Mariana F.J. Moscardi
Part II Surgical Consideration: Techniques and Outcome
7 Abdominal Wall Reconstruction in Patients with Complex Defects:
A Nine-Step Treatment Strategy ............................................................................ 55
Rifat Latifi
8 A Difficult Abdomen: Temporary Closure and Management
of the Consequences ................................................................................................. 77
Rifat Latifi, Guillermo Higa, and Elizabeth Tilley
9 Timing of Definitive Reconstructive Surgery of Abdominal Wall Defects
in Patients with Enterocutaneous Fistulas ............................................................. 87
Jasvinder Singh and Rifat Latifi
10 Practical Approach to Patient with a Hostile Abdomen:
Clinical Scenarios ..................................................................................................... 93
Gary Lombardo, Rifat Latifi, and Ari Leppaniemi
11 Staged Reconstructions of Abdominal Wall Defects ............................................. 101
Ari Leppaniemi
12 Complex Abdominal Wall Reconstruction-Plastic Surgeon’s Perspective ......... 105
Donald P. Baumann and Charles E. Butler
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13 Complex Tissue Transfer in the Management of Abdominal Wall Defects ........ 115
Shigeki Kushimoto
14 Minimally Invasive Component Separation for the Repair of Large
Abdominal Wall Defects .......................................................................................... 125
E. Barbosa and F. Ferreira
15 Abdominal Wall Reconstruction in the Pediatric Population .............................. 141
Emma C. Hamilton, Richard Andrassy, and Mary T. Austin
16 Surgical Approach to Abdominal Wall Defects and Hernias in Patients
with End Stage Organ Disease and Transplantation ............................................ 155
Manuel I. Rodriguez-Davalos, Christopher Ibarra,
Armando Salim Munoz-Abraham, Angel Flores Huidobro Martinez,
and Sukru Emre
17 Management of Flank Complex Hernia ................................................................ 167
Fernando Carbonell Tatay, Alfredo Moreno Egea, and Rifat Latifi
18 Laparoscopic Access to the Difficult Abdomen in Patients
with Large Abdominal Wall Defects ...................................................................... 175
Orhan Veli Ozkan, Selman Uranues, and Abe Fingerhut
19 Laparoscopic Techniques in the Repair of Large Abdominal Wall Defects ....... 179
Selman Uranues and Orhan Veli Ozkan
Contents
20 Selection of Prosthetic Materials in the Repair of Complex Abdominal
Wall Defects .............................................................................................................. 187
Marcos Campos Wanderley Reis, Bruno Monteiro Pereira,
Bartolomeu Nascimento, and Gustavo Pereira Fraga
21 Mesh Placement in Complex Abdominal Wall Defects:
Techniques and Outcomes ....................................................................................... 193
Ansab Haidar and Rifat Latifi
Part III Post-operative Complications and Reoperative Surgery
22 Abdominal Compartment Syndrome and Hypertension in Patients
Undergoing Abdominal Wall Reconstruction ....................................................... 201
Ajai K. Malhotra
23 The Surgical Nightmare: Dealing with Infected Mesh ......................................... 207
Massimo Sartelli, Federico Coccolini, Fausto Catena, Luca Ansaloni,
and Rifat Latifi
24 Abdominal Plastic Surgery and Adjunctive Procedures ...................................... 213
Kaveh Alizadeh, Jonathan Lee, and Ali Shayesteh
25 Short Bowel Syndrome: A Clinical Update ........................................................... 225
Stanley J. Dudrick, Jose M. Pimiento, and Rifat Latifi
26 Minimizing Postoperative Complications by Preoperative Optimization .......... 243
Ruben Peralta, Ayman El-Menyar, and Rifat Latifi
27 The Final Word on a Complex Problem ................................................................ 249
Rifat Latifi
Index .................................................................................................................................. 251

Contributors
Kaveh Alizadeh Department of Surgery, Westchester Medical Center, Valhalla, NY, USA
New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY, USA
Richard Andrassy Department of Surgery, McGovern Medical School at the University of
Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX, USA
Luca Ansaloni Department of Surgery, Papa Giovanni XXIII Hospital, Bergamo, Italy
Mary T. Austin Center for Surgical Trials and Evidence-Based Practice and Department of
Pediatric Surgery, McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center
at Houston, Houston, TX, USA
E. Barbosa Hospital Pedro Hispano - Department of Surgery: Colo-rectal and Abdominal
Wall Surgery, Matosinhos, Portugal
Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
Hospital Lusiadas, Porto, Portugal
Zachary M. Bauman Department of Surgery, Division of Trauma, Emergency General
Surgery, Burns and Critical Care Surgery, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha,
NE, USA
Donald P. Baumann Department of Plastic Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson
Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
Charles E. Butler Department of Plastic Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson
Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
Fausto Catena Department of Surgery, Maggiore Hospital, Parma, Italy
Federico Coccolini Department of Surgery, Papa Giovanni XXIII Hospital, Bergamo, Italy
Stanley J. Dudrick Department of Clinical Sciences, The Commonwealth Medical College,
Scranton, PA, USA
Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
Alfredo Moreno Egea Hernia Clinic, La Vega Hospital, Murcia, Spain
School of Medicine, San Antonio University, Murcia, Spain
Ayman El-Menyar Department of Surgery, Westchester Medical Center, Valhalla, NY, USA
Sukru Emre Department of Surgery, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
F. Ferreira Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
Hospital Pedro Hispano - Department of Surgery: Upper Gastrointestinal and Abdominal
Wall Surgery, Matosinhos, Portugal
Hospital CUF, Porto, Portugal
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Abe Fingerhut Department of Surgery, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
Gustavo Pereira Fraga Division of Trauma Surgery, School of Medical Sciences, University
of Campinas, Campinas, SP, Brazil
A. García-Marín San Juan General Hospital, Alicante, Spain
Fahim Habib Allegheny Health Network, Esophageal and Lung Institute, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Ansab Haidar Department of Surgery, Westchester Medical Center and New York Medical
College, Valhalla, NY, USA
Emma C. Hamilton Center for Surgical Trials and Evidence-Based Practice and Department
of Pediatric Surgery, McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science
Center at Houston, Houston, TX, USA
Guillermo Higa Department of Surgery, Willamette Valley Medical Center, McMinnville,
OR, USA
Christopher Ibarra Department of Surgery, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
Bellal Joseph Department of Surgery, Division of Trauma, Critical Care and Emergency
Surgery, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA
Shigeki Kushimoto Department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Tohoku
University Graduate School of Medicine, Tohoku University Hospital, Sendai, Japan
Contributors
Rifat Latifi Department of Surgery, Westchester Medical Center and New York Medical
College, Valhalla, NY, USA
Jonathan Lee Department of Plastic Surgery, Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, University of
Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Ari Leppaniemi Department of Emergency Surgery, Abdominal Center, Helsinki University
Hospital Meilahti, Helsinki, Finland
Gary Lombardo Department of Surgery, Westchester Medical Center and New York Medical
College, Valhalla, NY, USA
Ajai K. Malhotra Department of Surgery, University of Vermont Medical Center, Burlington,
VT, USA
Angel Flores Huidobro Martinez Class 2019, Anáhuac University School of Medicine,
Mexico City, Mexico
Antonio C. Marttos Jr. Division of Trauma and Surgical Critical Care, Dewitt Daughtry
Department of Surgery, William Lehman Injury Research Center, University of Miami,
Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA
Ronald Merrell Department of Surgery, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, USA
Mariana F.J. Moscardi Division of Trauma and Surgical Critical Care, Jackson Memorial
Hospital—Ryder Trauma Center, University of Miami, Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine,
Miami, FL, USA
Armando Salim Munoz-Abraham Department of Surgery, Yale School of Medicine, New
Haven, CT, USA
Bartolomeu Nascimento Department of Surgery, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre,
Toronto, ON, Canada
Orhan Veli Ozkan Department of General Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Sakarya University,
Adapazari, Sakarya, Turkey

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Ruben Peralta Trauma Section, Hamad General Hospital, Doha, Qatar
Bruno Monteiro Pereira Division of Trauma Surgery, School of Medical Sciences, University
of Campinas, Campinas, SP, Brazil
Jose M. Pimiento Gastrointestinal Oncology, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, FL, USA
Marcos Campos Wanderley Reis Department of Surgery, Faculdade da Saúde e Ecologia
Humana, and Mater Dei Hospital, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
Manuel I. Rodriguez-Davalos Department of Surgery, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven,
CT, USA
Massimo Sartelli Department of Surgery, Macerata Hospital, Macerata, Italy
Ali Shayesteh Department of Surgery, Plastic Surgery Research Westchester Medical Center,
Valhalla, NY, USA
Jasvinder Singh Department of Surgery, Westchester Medical Center and New York Medical
College, Valhalla, NY, USA
Fernando Carbonell Tatay IVO, Valencia, Spain
Elizabeth Tilley Department of Surgery, Westchester Medical Center and New York Medical
College, Valhalla, NY, USA
F. Turégano Department of General and Emergency Surgery, University General Hospital
Gregorio Marañón, Madrid, Spain
Selman Uranues Department of Surgery, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria

Part I
Preoperative Considerations

Intraoperative Decision-Making Process in Complex Surgery
Rifat Latifi
Introduction
Complex surgical procedures carry significant risks and
potential for complications, whether performed alone (as
single procedure) or in combination (as multiple surgical
procedures). Despite the most conscientious preoperative
preparations, surprising events may still occur. If the operation takes an unplanned turn, the surgeon has to make difficult decisions. Some of the most important elements of any
surgical procedure are the decisions that the surgeon makes
before, during, and after the surgery itself. Notewithstanding
its enormous significance and regardless of the implications
that this decision-making process (DMP) has on surgical
outcomes, the subject has received minimal attention in the
literature [1, 2]. Subse quently, there are only a few studies
that investigate how these decisions are made, although
DMP is of great importance both for training and patient
safety purposes. How do we surgeons make intraoperative
decisions under what can be inauspicious conditions? Some
describe these decisions as “intuition” or “gut-level”
responses. However often we surgeons have difficulty in
describing exactly how we came to specific decisions during
surgery. Clearly, there are many factors that affect decisionmaking of surgeons before and during operations. These factors are the physiologic state of the surgeon, the harmony of
teamwork, external factors at work, and the surgeon’s ability
to adapt quickly to a changing environment, to name only a
few. Yet, the question remains, how to perform an evaluation
of the surgical decision and gaining a better understanding of
a seemingly gut-level process, which helps surgeons combat
the external factors experienced before and during surgery?
R. Latifi (*)
Department of Surgery, Westchester Medical Center and New York
Medical College, 100 Woods Rd, Taylor Pavilion Building,
Room D347, Valhalla, NY 10595, USA
e-mail: rifat.latifi@wmchealth.org
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When a patient is dying from bleeding that we cannot
control, when irreversible metabolic shock does not respond
to anything that we do, when new problems emerge
unexpectedly, when things go alarmingly wrong in such dire
moments during a carefully planned operation, how do we
decide what to do next? Many surgeons decide on the next
step based on “a gut feeling” or “intuition” or the “gray hair
effect,” among other techniques. In this chapter, I review
theoretical as well as objective elements that we, as surgeons,
use to make intraoperative decisions. Most of the many theories and hypotheses in the literature have been created by
individuals who are not surgeons. But, our collective firsthand experience as surgeons points to a combination of factors contributing to our intraoperative decision-making
process, including training and education, clinical expertise,
mentoring, the creativity and the excellence that comes with
long practice and with strict surgical discipline.
The Anatomy of Surgeons’ Intraoperative Decisions
A number of naturalistic and complex problem-solving theories have attempted to explain how high-risk professionals
make decisions [3], but such theories lump surgeons with
other high-risk professionals whose decisions demand
superb accuracy, such as pilots, nuclear plant scientists, and
others. Indeed, it has become fashionable to compare pilots
with surgeons. However, there are distinct differences
between these professions. Pilots have in their hands the
most sophisticated machines ever created by humans, but the
pilots are backed by powerful computers and, frequently,
have full support from the base on the ground. Although surgeons, just like pilots, have a team with them in every operation, they themselves make the final and most important
decisions; they are in charge of carrying out the procedures
that may be detrimental to patient’s life. This decision may
be very difficult, since, once in a perfect condition, the
human machine being operated on operating table may be in
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grave condition and may not respond to any intervention that
the surgeon can come up with.
So, surgeons have to rely on their own experience and
knowledge, on their understanding of the patient’s clinical
information, and, of course on their assistants’ help. This is a
dynamic process that changes often from minute to minute and
involves monitoring and assessing the situation, taking appropriate actions, and reevaluating the patient’s response [1, 2].
However, DMP model encompasses components such as
intuition (also known as “recognition-primed decisionmaking” analytical ability), flexibility, and creativity [4].
Nowhere is this model more applicable than in complex
reoperative surgical procedures, which are often associated
with an array of unanticipated problems. To this end, it is
essential to be continuously aware of the patient’s physiologic status—including fluid status, urine output, use of
blood and blood products, bleeding, use of medications used
by anesthesiologist (such as vasopressors), and biochemical
endpoints of resuscitation, because, even when the operation
is going well, the biochemical profile of the patient may not
be optimal, or even acceptable, and this may directly affect
the outcome of surgery.
In my opinion, an important theoretical component that
has not received sufficient attention, and is beyond surgeon’s
technical abilities, is the surgeon’s leadership [5]. Adroitly
taking charge of a calamitous, often hopeless, situation—
applying proper technical skills, assigning different team
members to different tasks, and communicating in a timely,
effectively, clear, and calm manner—can make a significant
difference. In fraught intraoperative situations, few surgeons
have reported that they make decisions through analytical,
rational heuristics or through trial and error [6, 7]. Rather,
studies among surgeons have shown that the basis of surgical
decision-making process is primarily task visualization, communication, and the mental state of the surgeon, that is, on
what is called a mental model [8]. Other critical factors influencing intraoperative surgical decision making have been
described [9–11]. In addition to the surgeon’s training, education, leadership ability, physiologic and mental state, creativity might be the most critical element of all. Historically,
surgeons have demonstrated an amazing creativity that has
often changed the way we practice medicine and surgery,
defying the anatomy and physiology of the body and reaching
new horizons in medicine. However, for this creativity to be
fruitful one has to have an open-mind, willing to change their
own mind and change the status quo of the management of
the disease and disease process and demonstrable flexibility.
While respecting sound surgical principles, the surgeon must
be ready to adapt to any new intraoperative challenge at any
time. Creativity in the service of excellence does not come
easily, however. It takes dedication. It takes a lifetime of continuously studying the art and science of surgery [12, 13].
This entire book is dedicated to issues to the management
of complex abdominal wall defects. The origin of such
defects stems from the injury or disease itself, but a lot of it
has to do with surgeon’s intraoperative management. In the
next sections of this chapter I will discuss few important
aspects of such decisions however, one has to remember that
complex theoretical discussions, though intellectually and
perhaps scientifically very important, need to be backed by
objective data and should take priority in our analysis of the
situation and decisions that we make.
Patient’s Physiology as Factor of Intraoperative Decisions
Intraoperatively, patient should be resuscitated optimally to
ensure adequate oxygen delivery, hemoglobin levels to
maintain normal tissue perfusion, and of course adequate
body temperature. Fluid status should be monitored carefully
and hypotension should be avoided. Rigorous intraoperative
assessment of the patient’s status mandates the use of one or
more global or regional endpoint of resuscitation, since standard hemodynamic parameters (blood pressure and heart
rate) do not adequately reflect physiologic disturbances and
do not accurately assess biochemical and cellular status.
Arterial and venous lactate, arterial and venous base deficit
have limitations, yet these endpoints of resuscitation can
help the resuscitation process and may predict development
of multiple-organ failure and should be used to guide intraoperative care and the extent of surgery. Depending on the
institution’s setup, other endpoints might be used, such as
oxygen delivery and mixed venous oxygen saturation, tissue
oxygen and transcutaneous O
spectroscopy. This is particularly important since despite all
the preoperative planning, extensive discussion with the
patient and family, signed informed consent forms, time-out,
and other preventive measures that we currently take for
things to go right, things can go wrong, plans can change,
and surgery can take longer than expected. In summary, in
terms of objective data, the most important surgical decisionmaking signpost is complete and continuous awareness of
the patient’s physiology and anatomy (or distorted anatomy,
in the case of reoperations) and thus endpoints resuscitations
should be monitored carefully.
For the last few decades, to treat the most severely injured
and physiologically compromised patients, the concept of
damage control surgery (DCS)—e.g., an abbreviated laparotomy followed later by a planned reoperation—has been
accepted as a new paradigm. Damage control surgery
has been increasingly used in patients with non-traumatic
abdominal emergencies, such as severe hemorrhagic or infectious acute pancreatitis, peritonitis induced conditions, intestinal ischemia, abdominal compartment syndrome and other
conditions. An increased intra-abdominal pressure, especially abdominal compartment syndrome, is now recognized
as condition requiring active monitoring and sometimes sur-
and CO2, and near-infrared
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