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Review
. 2020 Apr;24(2):333-340.
doi: 10.1007/s10029-020-02150-5. Epub 2020 Mar 9.

Transversus abdominis release (TAR): what are the real indications and where is the limit?

S J Zolin  1 , A Fafaj  2 , D M Krpata  2
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Review

Transversus abdominis release (TAR): what are the real indications and where is the limit?

S J Zolin et al. Hernia. 2020 Apr.

Abstract

Purpose: To review literature surrounding transversus abdominis release (TAR) for incisional hernia repair, with the aim of describing key preoperative and technical considerations for this procedure.

Methods: Existing literature on TAR was reviewed and synthesized with the clinical experience and approach to TAR from a high-volume hernia center.

Results: Recommendations regarding patient selection, optimization and technique for TAR are presented.

Conclusions: While published outcomes of TAR from expert centers are favorable, potentially devastating complications may result when TAR is performed incorrectly or in suboptimal clinical situations. Appropriate patient selection, optimization, and surgeon expertise are necessary if TAR is to be performed.

Keywords: Abdominal wall reconstruction; Incisional hernia repair; Retromuscular hernia repair; Robotic hernia repair; Transversus abdominis release; Ventral hernia repair.

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