Transversus abdominis release (TAR) procedure: a retrospective analysis of an abdominal wall reconstruction group.

ABSTRACT: Complex abdominal wall defects are important conditions with high morbidity, leading to impairment of patients' physical condition and quality of life. In the last decade, the abdominal wall reconstruction paradigm has changed due to the formation of experienced and excellence groups, improving clinical outcomes after surgery. Therefore, our study shows the perspective and outcomes of an abdominal wall reconstruction group (AWRG) in Colombia, focused on the transverse abdominis release (TAR) procedure. A retrospective review of a prospectively collected database was conducted. All the patients older than 18 years old that underwent TAR procedures between January 2014-December 2020 were included. Analysis and description of postoperative outcomes (recurrence, surgical site infection (SSI),

SUBMITTER: Chaves CER 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9622848 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature