Fig. 1 (a, b) Physical exam In order to achieve the diagnosis a computed tomography (CT) scan of the abdomen and pelvis can be done as shown in Fig. 2….

Fig. 1 Laparoscopic repair of subxiphoid incisional hernia. Mesh fixation is limited by the costal margin superiorly Our preferred technique is placement of mesh in the extraperitoneal position, either preperitoneal…

Fig. 1 Pneumoperitoneum : Veress needle The other cannulas, one for the robotic optic and two for work arms, are located under direct view, preferably 20 cm away from the…

Fig. 1 Patient’s positioning and wide exposition of the abdominal wall Operative Technique Parastomal The same operative steps as incisional laparoscopic hernia already described are carried out, but with some…

Fig. 1 Comparison of mesh (light- and heavyweight) strength with abdominal wall pressures Lightweight meshes were first introduced in 1998 (Vypro) and their superiority over the heavyweight meshes is now…

Fig. 1 Organization Chart by Hierarchy. This chart considers hospital departments and academic hierarchy The site had the investment and strategy to begin the project. The Institutional Review Board (IRB)…

Fig. 1 Photographs demonstrating siting of the TAP block . The US transducer is placed in the transverse plane between the twelfth rib or costal margin and the iliac crest….

Fig. 1 (a) Operating room setup: patient’s marking. (b) Operating room setup: OR staff positioning. (c) Operating room setup: overall positioning In the second place we need to think of…