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What are the layers of the abdominal wall?

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Skin, Subcutaneous Fat/Camper’s Fascia, Scarpa’s fascia, external oblique, internal oblique, rectus abdominus, transversus abdominus, transversalis fascia, preperitoneal Fat, peritoneum

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What forms the transversus abdominus fascia?

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Transversalis fascia.

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What are the boundaries of the inguinal canal?

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Anteriorly: aponeurosis of external oblique; Laterally: internal oblique mm.; Posteriorly: transversalis fascia and transverse abdominus; Inferiorly (floor): inguinal ligament; Superiorly (roof): internal oblique mm. and transverse abdominus mm. and aponeurosis.

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What is the conjoint tendon?

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Located posterior to the superficial ring, formed by transversus abdominus fascia and internal oblique aponeurosis.

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What structures are found in the spermatic cord?

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Vas deferens, testicular artery, pampiniform plexus, cremasteric muscle, genital branch of genitofemoral nerve.

Vas deferens - Runs anteromedial to the spermatic vessels
Hernia sac – anterormedial to cord structures

Ilioinguinal nerve runs anteriorly, outside of it, in the inguinal canal

-Cremaster muscles formed by: extension of internal oblique muscle fibers

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What is the iliopubic tract?

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Thickening of the transversalis fascia near the inguinal ligament.

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What does the median umbilical fold (ligament) carry?

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Urachus.

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What do the medial umbilical folds carry?

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Obliterated umbilical arteries; site of direct hernia.

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What do the lateral umbilical folds cover?

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Inferior epigastric vessels.

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What is the risk of hernia recurrence?

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Hernia width and contamination are the two most important factors.

MCC for recurrent hernia= wound infection

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What is the most common type of inguinal hernia?

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Indirect hernia.

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What is the difference between indirect and direct inguinal hernias?

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Indirect: lateral to inferior epigastrics; hernial sac within the spermatic cord; congenital: patent processus vaginalis

Hernia in <18 y/o just do high ligation of sac. MC indirect. No mesh needed

-Direct: medial to inferior epigastrics; hernial sac outside the spermatic cord; acquired: weakness in floor of inguinal canal; RF: obesity, smoking, poor nutrition, ascites, inc abdominal P, PD

Indirect hernia has a higher risk of incarceration; direct hernia has a higher recurrence rate.

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What is the Lichtenstein repair?

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Mesh used; conjoint tendon to inguinal ligament; reconstructs the floor.

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What is the Shouldice repair?

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Best tissue repair
-Open transversalis fascia from internal ring to pubic bone
-reconstructs the floor of inguinal canal via a running continuous suture stainless steel wire that incorporates 4 layers
-suture the iliopubic tract to the lateral border of rectus sheath

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What is the Cooper (McVay) ligament repair used for?

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Tissue repair for femoral hernias, no mesh

Open transversalis fascia  -	Medially sew Conjoint tendon to cooper’s ligament (pectineal ligament). -	Then perform a transition stitch (last stitch laterally) connects the transversalis fascia (iliopubic tract) to the inguinal ligament (and finish repair laterally like basinni, conjoint to inguinal) -	Needs relaxing incision on anterior rectus sheath extending vertically 6 cm -	Use for femoral hernias
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What is the most common complication following inguinal hernia repair?

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Urinary retention.

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What is the triangle of doom?

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Medial border is vas deferens; lateral border is gonadal vessels; contains external iliac vessels.

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What are the boundaries of the femoral canal?

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Cooper’s ligament (posterior/inferior), inguinal ligament (anterior), iliopubic tract (superiorly), femoral vein (lateral), lacunar ligament (medially).

Femoral triangle - superiorly by inguinal ligament, medially by adductor longus, and laterally by sartorius

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What is the definition of a ventral hernia?

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An abdominal wall defect that can occur at various sites.

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What is the Rives-Stoppa repair?

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Open ventral hernia repair; mesh placed in retro-rectus above posterior sheath.

  • Must be midline hernia
  • Dissect the posterior rectus sheath off of rectus mm to the semilunaris line
  • Posterior rectus sheath closed, mesh placed on top and secured
  • Rectal muscles then approximated on top
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What is the anterior component separation?

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Anterior Component Separation (incise external oblique)
Transversus Abdominis Repair (incise transversus abdominis)
-Posterior Component Separation (incise posterior rectus sheath)

Anterior Component separation – (open or lap)
- Mesh now always recommended to be used, either as an onlay over the fascia or sublay (retrorectus)
- Cons: Complication of large skin flap. Does not address non-midline hernia, parastomal hernia, subxiphoid, suprapubic.
- Elevate skin and SubQ from rectus sheath to anterior axillary line
- Linea semilunaris found  external oblique is incised 2 cm lateral to its attachment to semilunares, from costal margin, to inguinal ligament. Can go as far as posterior axillary line
- Plane developed between external and internal oblique to posterior axillary line  allows rectus muscle to be mobilized to midline
- If not sufficient; Perform a posterior component separation  posterior sheath can be dissected off of rectus muscle medially, to further mobilize rectus mm. Adds additional 2-4 cm
- Should get 5 cm in upper and lower abdomen, 10 cm at waist. Add 2 cm if posterior rectus release performed
- Do no disrupt neurovascular supply located between internal oblique and transversus abdominus muscle

Posterior component separation has less wound infections compared to anterior

**external oblique aponeurosis is incised to perform compartment separation

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What is the transverse abdominus release?

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Transverse Abdominus Release – Uses Mesh (open or lap)
- Benefits: Avoids large subq flaps, places mesh in retrorectus when compared to anterior component separation
- Cons: less advancement of rectus mm compared to anterior component separation
- Separate posterior rectus sheath from rectus mm until you reach linea semilunaris. Be careful not to injure neurovascular bundle here
- incise posterior rectus sheath 0.5 cm medial to linea semilunaris to expose, and divide the transversus abdominus muscle
- Bluntly dissect transverse abdominus from transversalis fascia (posteriorly)  all the way to psoas, costal margin, and space of Retzius
- Close transversalis fascia/peritoneum, place mesh on top on retrorectus space. Close the anterior rectus sheath
- Creates a retrorectus space for mesh placement

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What are the key nerves injured in open inguinal hernia repair?

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Ilioinguinal (most common; when opening external oblique), genital branch of genitofemoral, iliohypogastric.

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What is the most commonly injured nerve in laparoscopic repair?

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Lateral femoral cutaneous nerve; occurs from improperly placed tack laterally.

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What is the Bassini repair technique?
Conjoint tendon (transversalis + internal oblique) is sutured to the inguinal ligament. -Open the posterior wall, transversalis fascia from internal ring to pubic bone -Internal oblique, transversus abdominus and transversalis fascia incorporated into an interrupted sutures triple layer and sewn to inguinal ligament -External oblique then closed -Highest rate of recurrence
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What distinguishes the Shouldice repair technique?
It is similar to Bassini but performed in multiple (4) layers.
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What is the Lichtenstein repair technique?
Repair with mesh, sewing the inguinal ligament to the conjoined/transversalis.
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What is the plug and patch technique?
A plug is placed into the internal repair, followed by Lichtenstein on top.
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What are the basics of pediatric hernia repair?
High ligation of the sac. Delay repair until 5 y/o to see if it will close Umbilical hernias: -Usually congenital; contents= preperitoneal fat -Primary repair: <1cm and pediatric patients
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What are the two types of laparoscopic hernia repair?
Total Extra-Peritoneal Repair (TEP) and Trans-Abdominal Pre-Peritoneal Repair (TAPP- need to close peritoneum after mesh to prevent adhesions)
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What is the main structure of fixation in laparoscopic repair?
Cooper's ligament.
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What does the Triangle of Doom contain?
Inferior to iliopubic tract/ medial to triangle of pain Medial: vas deferens Lateral: spermatic vessels Inferior: peritoneal fold Contains: external iliac artery and vein; genital branch of genitofemoral nerve Avoid tacks lateral to vas deferent and inferior to iliopubic tract TACS placed below coopers ligament risk injury to vessels
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What does the Triangle of Pain contain?
Lateral to triangle of doom Superior: iliopubic tract Medial: spermatic vessels Lateral: peritoneal fold - Tacs below the iliopubic tract can cause injury to nerves - Nerves from lateral to medial; Lateral femoral cutaneous, anterior femoral cutaneous nerve, femoral nerve, femoral branch of the genitofemoral nerve, and genital branch of the genitofemoral nerve - TACS placed lateral to the deep ring in laparoscopic hernia repair risk injury to lateral femoral cutaneous n
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Who is at risk for femoral hernias?
Females and the elderly.
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Where is the defect located in a femoral hernia?
Below the inguinal ligament, medial to the femoral vein. Bulge on anterior-medial thigh
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What is the open repair technique for femoral hernias?
McVay (Cooper's) Repair -Open inguinal floor, close femoral space by suturing Conjoint tendon to Cooper’s Ligament High risk for incarceration: may need to divide the inguinal ligament to reduce the bowel Femoral hernia – can be repaired suprainguinal with cooper ligament repair or infrainguinal incision directly over the hernia with plug mesh
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What is the difference between incarceration and strangulation in hernias?
Incarceration: not able to reduce, can lead to obstruction and strangulation; should be repaired emergently Strangulation: compromised blood supply; skin changes, severe tenderness, and pain. Dusky bowl intraop.
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What are the risk factors for ventral/incisional hernias?
Wound infection, obesity, COPD, smoking (discontinue prior to elective repair).
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What are the types of mesh placement for hernia repair?
Underlay, inlay (highest recurrence), onlay.
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What type of mesh should be chosen for hernia repair?
Macroporous mesh; biologic mesh if contamination is present. Biologic mesh IS NOT proven to have less infection or higher recurrence rates than synthetic, only believed to be *If performed hernia repair and accidentally get into bowel, but no gross spillage: can still use synthetic mesh *Synthetic mesh should be used for clean and clean/contaminated cases *Biologic mesh for contaminated or dirty
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What is the optimal suture closure method for large ventral hernias?
5-7mm bites with absorbable suture.
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What is a Spigelian hernia?
Occurs at the junction of the semilunaris and arcuate line, leading to an intramuscular hernia. Spigelian – Occur below the arcuate line!! Between internal oblique muscle and external oblique aponeurosis insertion into rectus sheath
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What is an Amyand hernia?
An appendix found in the inguinal hernia sac; primary repair in appendicitis.
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What is a Littre's hernia?
Meckel's diverticulum found in the inguinal hernia sac.
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What is a Pantaloon hernia?
Both indirect and direct hernia.
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What is a sliding hernia?
A retroperitoneal structure makes up a portion of the sac; do not open the sac. Female: ovaries or Fallopian tubes Male: cecum or sigmoid Can also involve bladder
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What is a Richter's hernia?
Part of the wall of the bowel is present in the hernia sac; strangulation without obstruction.
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What should be done if you cannot find the hernia during inguinal repair?
Open the floor and look for a femoral hernia.
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What is the recommended approach for massive ascites and umbilical hernia?
TIPS first to control ascites before considering repair.
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Large arterial bleeding during laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair when tacking mesh to cooper’s ligament?
Consider corona mortis (branch between obturator and external iliac artery); found at lacunar ligament
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What does significant medial thigh pain with internal rotation of the hip indicate?
Obturator hernia; Howship Romberg sign.
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What should be done for a wound infection with purulent fluid around mesh after inguinal hernia repair?
Mesh explantation.
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What should be done if the inguinal hernia sac cannot be reduced?
Ligate the proximal portion that will reduce into the abdominal cavity; keep distal portion open to reduce chances of hydrocele.
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Where is the anesthetic administered for ilioinguinal/iliohypogastric block?
2 cm cephalad and 2 cm medial to the anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS). Severe comorbid and needs hernia repair – under local. Inject lateral to ASIS to block ilioinguinal
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What does the ilioinguinal nerve supply?
Branch of the first lumbar nerve (L1), runs anterior to the transversalis fascia. Skin over the groin, medial thigh, penis/scrotum in men, and mons pubis/labia majora in women. Ilioinguinal nerve (located anterior to cord) injury L1 – MC w/ open inguinal hernia repair. - Loss of cremasteric reflex, sensory to ipsilateral base of penis, upper scrotum and medial thigh. - Passes through inguinal canal and superficial ring but NOT internal ring, it penetrates internal oblique and joins cord distal to deep ring
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What is the traditional approach to the ilioinguinal nerve during hernia repair?
It is protected; however, neurectomy may avoid chronic groin pain postoperatively.
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What does the iliohypogastric nerve supply?
Iliohypogastric nerve: from superior branch of L1, skin of the suprapubic region and posterolateral aspect of gluteal region Iliohypogastric nerves – runs on the internal oblique, provides sensation to the pubis
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Rectus sheath:
Ends: arcuate line (third of distance between umbilicus and pubis symphysis) -Bloody supply to the rectus: inferior and Superior Epigastrics
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Hesselbach’s Triangle Anatomy
-Inferior Border: Inguinal Ligament (extension of the external oblique fascia) -Medial Border: Rectus -Lateral Border: Epigastrics -Hernia in Hesselbach’s triangle = Direct Hernia
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Abdominal wall defect in Omphalocele? Gastroschisis?
-Omphalocele: through the umbilical stalk -Gastroschisis: Inferior/Right of the umbilicus
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-When does the midgut herniate? And what does it return?
-Herniates at 6 weeks -Returns at 10 weeks
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What are the embryological structures that are at or go through umbilicus?
-Omphalomesenteric duct (Vitelline duct) -> becomes Meckel’s Diverticulum -Median umbilical ligament -> urachus -Medial umbilical ligaments -> obliterated umbilical arteries -Round ligament of liver (ligamentum teres) -> obliterated umbilical vein
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Watchful waiting in minimally symptomatic hernia
Watchful waiting (in minimally symptomatic hernia in MALES only) – OK to do if patient prefers - 64% of men who used watchful waiting required repair by 10 years - No difference in overall survival - No difference in requiring bowel resection - No significant risk of bowel strangulation - This should not be considered in females. Females are higher risk in incarceration and strangulation
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Open vs laparoscopic techniques
- Meta-analyses show no difference in recurrence rates - Laparoscopic has slightly lower rates of groin pain, numbness, and quicker return to normal activities - Laparoscopic may have slightly higher peri-op complications - Higher risk of surgical site infection with open repair Prior prostate or pelvic surgery, or radiation  complicates laparoscopic, go open with these Laparoscopic hernia repair - indicated for BL or recurrent hernias - Has a quicker return to work and recovery and decreased pain vs open repair but has longer operative times and more complications - avoid placing tacs lateral to inferior epigastric vessels
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Rectus sheath hematoma
MC epigastric artery Above arcuate line – will not cross midline Below arcuate line – crosses midline  more severe bleeding Fothergill sign is palpable mass that is unchanged with flexion Non op 1st. refractory  embolization, if refractory  ligation
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Petit Hernia
bounded by latissimus dorsi, iliac crest, external oblique muscle (inferior lumbar triangle)
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Grynfeltt hernia
-More common than petit -bounded by quadratus lumborum, internal oblique and the 12th rib (superior lumbar triangle)
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Genitofemoral nerve:
Genitofemoral nerve: - Genital branch: cremaster (motor) and lower scrotum (sensory). o It DOES go through deep and superficial ring - Femoral branch: middle anterior thigh sensory
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Lateral femoral cutaneous
MC nerve injured with lap inguinal hernia repairlateral thigh sensory
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Mesh overlap
≥ 2 cm overlap for open repair of < 1-cm hernias ≥ 3-cm overlap for open repair of 1-4-cm hernias ≥ 5-cm overlap for open repair of > 4-cm hernias ≥ 5-cm overlap for all laparoscopic ventral hernia repairs Ventral hernia repair - 3 main meshes – polypropylene, PTFE, and polyester - Umbilical hernia only some argue < 2 cm defect no mesh. Anything bigger needs mesh - ALL incisional hernias need mesh

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