Clinical Challenges in Hernia Surgery: Lateral Abdominal Wall Hernias

Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast · Feb 29, 2024 · 32m

Though relatively rare, lateral abdominal wall hernias present a unique challenge to surgeons. Join Drs. Ajita Prabhu, Lucas Beffa, Sara Maskal and Ryan Ellis as they talk through their approach to these difficult cases.

Hosts:

· Ajita Prabhu, MD, Cleveland Clinic, @aprabhumd1

· Lucas Beffa, MD, Cleveland Clinic, @BeffaLukeMD

· Ryan Ellis, MD, Cleveland Clinic, @EllisMD2020

· Sara Maskal, MD, Cleveland Clinic

Learning Objectives:

· Review anatomy of lateral abdominal wall hernias

· Review pitfalls of operating in the retroperitoneum

· Review surgical approaches to repair defects based on…