SynthesisHernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery2023
Outcomes of open transverse abdominis release for ventral hernias: a systematic review, meta-analysis and meta-regression of factors affecting them.
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- Hybrid robotic transversus abdominis release (hrTAR) for complex ventral hernias: a systematic review and preliminary synthesis.Journal of robotic surgery · 2026Pooled it
- Outcomes after open posterior component separation via transversus abdominis release (TAR) for incisional hernia repair. A systematic review and meta-analysis.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2024Pooled it
- Short-term outcomes of minimally invasive techniques in posterior component separation for ventral hernia repair: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2024Pooled it
- Anterior component separation versus posterior component separation with transversus abdominis release for large ventral hernias: a randomized controlled study.Updates in surgery · 2025Trial
- Metabolism, Morphology and Function of the Anterior Abdominal Wall Musculature in Ventral Hernias and After Repair: A Narrative Review and Research Agenda.Journal of personalized medicine · 2026Review
- Long-term wound morbidity and hernia recurrence in diabetic patients with HbA1c ≥ 8.5% undergoing open transversus abdominis release: a descriptive longitudinal follow-up of a single-center cohort.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2026Article
- Time distribution and intraoperative workflow in complex midline incisional hernia repair.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2026Observational
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- Follow-up of complex hernia repair with intraoperative fascial traction.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2025Article
- Establishing a Chemical Component Relaxation Service Using Botulinum Toxin For Abdominal Wall Reconstruction: Single-Centre Experience From a UK Tertiary Hernia Referral Unit.Journal of abdominal wall surgery : JAWS · 2025Article
- Application of machine learning algorithms to predict postoperative surgical site infections and surgical site occurrences following inguinal hernia surgery.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2024Article
- A Comparison of Open Ventral Hernia Repair Risk Stratification Systems: A Call for Consensus.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Article
- Modified Chevrel Technique: A Lifesaver for Surgeons.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2024Article
- Comparing Open and Robotic Unilateral Transversus Abdominis Release in Incisional Hernias With a Lateral Component: A Single Center Retrospective Study.Journal of abdominal wall surgery : JAWS · 2024Article
- Hernia Sac Preservation for Prevention of Transversus Abdominis Release in Laparoscopic Extended-Totally Extra Peritoneal Repair of Ventral Hernia: A Minimalistic Solution for a Formidable Challenge.Journal of abdominal wall surgery : JAWS · 2022Article
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Abstract
objectivesThe primary objectives were to evaluate Surgical Site Occurrences (SSO) and Surgical Site Occurrences requiring procedural Intervention (SSOPI) after open transversus abdominis release and to study various factors affecting it. Secondary objectives were to evaluate Surgical Site Infections (SSI), recurrence rates and overall complications after transversus abdominis release (TAR) and the factors responsible for those.
methodsWe searched PUBMED, SCOPUS and Cochrane databases with keywords "transversus abdominis release" or "TAR" OR "Surgical Site Occurrences" OR "posterior component separation AND "outcomes" as per PRISMA 2020 and MOOSE guidelines. Full texts and English literature studies were included, studies mentioning outcomes for open transversus abdominis release for ventral hernia were included and studies with robotic transversus abdominis release were excluded. Percentage occurrences of SSO, SSOPI, SSI, recurrence and overall complications after TAR were evaluated. Random effect meta-analysis with restricted maximum likelihood methods was used for meta-analysis. Heterogeneity was analysed using I
resultsTwenty-two studies including 5284 patients who underwent TAR for ventral hernia were included in systematic review and meta-analysis. Overall pooled SSO, SSOPI, Overall Complications, SSI and recurrence rates were 21.72% [95% C.I 17.18-26.27%], 9.82% [95% C.I 7.64 -12%], 33.34% [95% C.I. 27.43-39.26%], 9.13% [95% C.I. 6.41-11.84] and 1.6% [0.78-2.44], respectively. Heterogeneity was significant in all the analysis. Age (p < 0.001), sex (p < 0.001), BMI (p < 0.001),presence of comorbidities (p < 0.001), prior recurrence, defect size (p < 0.001) and current or past history of tobacco exposure were associated with SSO in multivariate meta-regression analysis. Defect size (p = 0.04) was associated with SSOPI. Age (p = 0.011), BMI (p = 0.013), comorbidities (p < 0.01), tobacco exposure (p = 0.018), prior recurrence (p < 0.01) and sex (p < 0.01) were associated with overall complications.
conclusionOpen transversus abdominis release is associated with high rates of SSO, SSOPI, SSI and overall complications but recurrence rates are low. Various preoperative factors mentioned may be responsible for heterogeneity across studies.
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