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1 Endoscopic Subcutaneous Approach to Component Separation
Jorge Daes, MD, FACS  Journal of the American College of Surgeons  Volume 218, Issue 1, Pages e1-e4 (January 2014) DOI: /j.jamcollsurg Copyright © 2014 American College of Surgeons Terms and Conditions

2 Figure 1 The semilunar line, lateral to the rectus abdominal muscle, is identified and marked on the skin bilaterally, under ultrasound guidance. Journal of the American College of Surgeons  , e1-e4DOI: ( /j.jamcollsurg ) Copyright © 2014 American College of Surgeons Terms and Conditions

3 Figure 2 A balloon is introduced and is advanced over the anterior aponeurosis until the tip reaches the costal margin. The balloon is inflated at 2 levels using 8 to10 pumps. Journal of the American College of Surgeons  , e1-e4DOI: ( /j.jamcollsurg ) Copyright © 2014 American College of Surgeons Terms and Conditions

4 Figure 3 The space is maintained with CO2 insufflation to a pressure of 10 mmHg. An additional 5-mm port is introduced lateral to the camera port. Journal of the American College of Surgeons  , e1-e4DOI: ( /j.jamcollsurg ) Copyright © 2014 American College of Surgeons Terms and Conditions

5 Figure 4 The external oblique aponeurosis is incised lateral to the left semilunar line using the marking on the skin as guidance. Journal of the American College of Surgeons  , e1-e4DOI: ( /j.jamcollsurg ) Copyright © 2014 American College of Surgeons Terms and Conditions

6 Figure 5 The extension of the component separation is shown. We have measured it to be more than 8 cm at the waistline. Journal of the American College of Surgeons  , e1-e4DOI: ( /j.jamcollsurg ) Copyright © 2014 American College of Surgeons Terms and Conditions

7 Figure 6 Suture closure of a ventral hernia using a self-retaining continuous suture. Journal of the American College of Surgeons  , e1-e4DOI: ( /j.jamcollsurg ) Copyright © 2014 American College of Surgeons Terms and Conditions


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