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World J Surg Proced. Dec 28, 2023; 13(3): 14-21
Published online Dec 28, 2023. doi: 10.5412/wjsp.v13.i3.14
Published online Dec 28, 2023. doi: 10.5412/wjsp.v13.i3.14
Alternative to mesh repair for ventral hernias: Modified rectus muscle repair
Vijay Naraynsingh, Department of Surgery, Port of Spain General Hospital, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
Shamir O Cawich, Department of Surgery, University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago
Samara Hassranah, Department of Surgery, Medical Associate Hospital, St. Joseph, Trinidad and Tobago
Author contributions: Naraynsingh V conceptualized the manuscript and checked scientific integrity; Cawich SO wrote the manuscript and checked for scientific integrity; Hassranah S prepared images, collected data and checked the manuscript for scientific integrity
Institutional review board statement: This study was approved by the local institutional review board (certificate attached).
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Corresponding author: Shamir O Cawich, FACS, Professor, Department of Surgery, University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus, St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago.
Received: September 23, 2023
Peer-review started: September 23, 2023
First decision: November 1, 2023
Revised: November 18, 2023
Accepted: December 19, 2023
Article in press: December 19, 2023
Published online: December 28, 2023
Processing time: 94 Days and 5.5 Hours
Peer-review started: September 23, 2023
First decision: November 1, 2023
Revised: November 18, 2023
Accepted: December 19, 2023
Article in press: December 19, 2023
Published online: December 28, 2023
Processing time: 94 Days and 5.5 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: Mesh utilization for ventral hernia repair is associated with potential complications such as mesh infections, adhesions, seromas, fistula formation and significant postoperative pain. Using the modified Rectus Muscle Repair results in 10.4% seromas, which can be further reduced with routine use of drains. Using the modified Rectus Muscle Repair results in 2.1% recurrences at a mean of 36 mo follow up. The modified Rectus Muscle Repair is as an option to repair midline ventral hernias without mesh.