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An Algorithmic Approach for the MIS Repair of Ventral Midline Hernias Associated With Diastasis of the Rectus Abdominis Muscle by Mandujano, Cosman Camilo, Lima, Diego L, Xia, Jason, Sreeramoju, Prashanth, Malcher, Flavio

“…We present our algorithmic approach for symptomatic ventral hernias with Diastasis of the Rectus Abdominis Muscle (DRAM). Retrospective analysis of patients…”
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The Evolving Applications of Laparoscopic Intracorporeal Rectus Aponeuroplasty (LIRA) in Ventral Hernia Repair—A Systematic Review by Balthazar da Silveira, Carlos A., Rasador, Ana C. D., Marcolin, Patrícia, Kasakewitch, João P. G., Lima, Diego L., Morales-Conde, Salvador, Malcher, Flavio

“…Laparoscopic intracorporeal rectus aponeuroplasty (LIRA), emerged as a method that combines benefits from minimally invasive and abdominal wall reconstruction…”
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The Impact of a Specialized Hernia Center and Standardized Practices on Surgical Outcomes in Hernia Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by da Silveira, Carlos Andre Balthazar, Rasador, Ana Caroline Dias, Lima, Diego L, Nogueira, Raquel, Sanha, Valberto, Kasakewitch, João P G, Cavazzola, Leandro T, Sreeramoju, Prashanth, Malcher, Flavio

“…Hernia registries report that guidelines are not always implemented by general surgeons and suggest that the success rate of this procedure is higher in hernia…”
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Robotic mesh explantation (RoME): a novel approach for patients with chronic pain following hernia repair by Mandujano, Cosman Camilo, Tchokouani, Loic, Lima, Diego L., Malcher, Flavio, Jacob, Brian

“…Background Post-herniorrhaphy pain is common with an estimated 8–10% incidence of mesh-related complications, requiring mesh explantation in up to 6% of cases,…”
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Analysis of Outpatient Adherence in 45,237 Patients Referred by an Emergency Department to Surgical Clinics by Cheema, Fareed, Lima, Diego L., Iqbal, Niloy, Friedmann, Patricia, Camacho, Diego, Malcher, Flavio

“…Introduction This study examines referral patterns to surgical clinics from the emergency department and the impact of sociodemographic factors on adherence…”
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A comparison between robotic-assisted and open approaches for large ventral hernia repair-a multicenter analysis of 30 days outcomes using the ACHQC database by Lima, Diego L, Nogueira, Raquel, Ma, Jianing, Jalloh, Mohamad, Keisling, Shannon, Saleh, Adel Alhaj, Sreeramoju, Prashanth

“…Over the last few decades, there has been an increase in the use of a minimally invasive (MIS) approach for complex hernias involving component separation. A…”
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Permanent vs Absorbable Mesh for Ventral Hernia Repair in Contaminated Fields: Multicenter Propensity-Matched Analysis of 1-Year Outcomes Using the Abdominal Core Health Quality Collaborative Database by Rodriguez-Quintero, Jorge Humberto, Romero-Velez, Gustavo, Lima, Diego L, Huang, Li-Ching, Sreeramoju, Prashanth, Malcher, Flavio

“…Traditionally, the use of absorbable mesh in contaminated fields aimed to reduce postoperative morbidity at the expense of increased hernia recurrence. This…”
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Learning Curve of Robotic Enhanced-View Extraperitoneal Approach for Ventral Hernia Repairs by Lima, Diego L, Berk, Robin, Cavazzola, Leandro T, Malcher, Flavio

“…The enhanced-view extraperitoneal (eTEP) technique was first described for minimally invasive inguinal hernia repairs and later for laparoscopic ventral hernia…”
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Current trends and outcomes for unilateral groin hernia repairs in the United States using the Abdominal Core Health Quality Collaborative database: A multicenter propensity score matching analysis of 30-day and 1-year outcomes by Lima, Diego L., Nogueira, Raquel, Dominguez Profeta, Rebeca, Huang, Li-Ching, Cavazzola, Leandro Totti, Malcher, Flavio, Sreeramoju, Prashanth

“…Different unilateral groin hernia repair approaches have been developed in the last 2 decades. The most commonly done approaches are open inguinal hernia…”
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Hiatal hernia repair with biosynthetic mesh reinforcement: a qualitative systematic review by Lima, Diego L., de Figueiredo, Sergio Mazzola Poli, Pereira, Xavier, Murillo, Felipe R., Sreeramoju, Prashanth, Malcher, Flavio, Damani, Tanuja

“…Introduction Reinforcement of crural closure with synthetic resorbable mesh has been proposed to decrease recurrence rates after hiatal hernia repair, but…”
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Concordance of financial disclosures among faculty at the 2018–2020 SAGES annual meetings by Lois, Alex, Schwarz, Erin, Shadduck, Phillip, Denk, Peter, Sinha, Prashant, Lima, Diego L., Scarritt, Thomas, Sylla, Patricia A., Reinke, Caroline

“…Background Financial relationships with industry may bias educational content delivered by physicians. SAGES strives to mitigate potential bias, relying on…”
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Implementation of the Versius Surgical System in Complex Abdominal Wall Repair: First Reported Case of an Robotic ETEP/TAR Procedure by Pinto, Renato D, Trauczynski, Pedro, Lima, Diego L, Cavazzola, Leandro T

“…Robotic ventral hernia repair has been increasing globally, with comparable outcomes to laparoscopic repair and lower rates of conversion to open surgery…”
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Vacuum‐assisted wound closure and mesh‐mediated fascial traction for temporary closure in open abdomen: A single‐arm meta‐analysis by Lech, Gabriele Eckerdt, Neves, Brian Henriques, Oliveira, Gilson Tenório, Silveira, Carlos André Balthazar, Kasmirski, Julia Adriana, Lima, Diego L., Cavazzola, Leandro Totti

“…Introduction Open abdomen (OA) therapy is used in the management of patients who require surgery for severe abdominal conditions. This meta‐analysis aims to…”
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Social media as a tool for surgical education: a qualitative systematic review by Lima, Diego L., Viscarret, Valentina, Velasco, Juan, Lima, Raquel Nogueira C. L., Malcher, Flavio

“…Background Social media use has exploded, attaining a significant influence within medicine. Previous studies have denoted the use of social media in various…”
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Assessing outcomes in laparoscopic vs open surgical management of adhesive small bowel obstruction by Chin, Ryan L., Lima, Diego L., Pereira, Xavier, Romero-Velez, Gustavo, Friedmann, Patricia, Dawodu, Gbalekan, Sterbenz, Kaitlin, Yamada, Jaclyn, Sreeramoju, Prashanth, Smith, Vance, Malcher, Flavio

“…Background Small bowel obstruction is typically managed nonoperatively; however, refractory small bowel obstructions or closed loop obstructions necessitate…”
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Primary abandon of hernia sac for inguinoscrotal hernias: a safe way to cut corners by Claus, Christiano, Malcher, Flavio, Trauczynski, Pedro, Morrell, Alexander Charles, Morrell, Andre Luiz Gioia, Furtado, Marcelo, Ruggeri, João Rafael Bora, Lima, Diego L., Cavazzola, Leandro Totti

“…Introduction Inguinoscrotal hernias (ISH) pose a challenge to surgeons with consistently higher rates of postoperative complications and recurrence rates. The…”
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The COVID-19 Pandemic Did Not Affect Target Weight Loss 1 Year Post Bariatric Surgery by Pereira, Xavier, Romero-Velez, Gustavo, Skendelas, John P., Rodriguez-Quintero, Jorge Humberto, Grosser, Rachel, Lima, Diego L., Moran-Atkin, Erin, Choi, Jenny, Camacho, Diego

“…Background Bariatric surgery is one of the most effective treatments for patients with severe and complex obesity. Lifestyle modifications in diet and exercise…”
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Open versus robotic transversus abdominis release for ventral hernia repair: an updated systematic review, meta-analysis, and meta-regression by Lima, Diego L., da Silveira, Carlos A. Balthazar, de Oliveira, Camila N. B., Rasador, Ana C. D., Kasakewitch, João P. G., Nogueira, Raquel L., Beffa, Lucas, Malcher, Flavio

“…Posterior component separation using transversus abdominis release (TAR) is well established as an option for repair of large hernia defects. TAR can be…”
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Is previous prostatectomy a risk factor for postoperative complications following minimally invasive inguinal hernia repair? A systematic review and meta-analysis by Kasakewitch, João P. G., da Silveira, Carlos A Balthazar, Lima, Diego L., Rasador, Ana Caroline D, Kasmirski, Julia, Eguchi, Marina, Sanha, Valberto, Malcher, Flavio

“…Aim The literature indicates that patients with prior pelvic surgery, particularly radical prostatectomy, pose challenges in minimally invasive inguinal hernia…”
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Hybrid intraperitoneal onlay mesh repair for incisional hernias: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Marcolin, Patrícia, Bueno Motter, Sarah, Brandão, Gabriela. R, Lima, Diego L., Oliveira Trindade, Bruna, Mazzola Poli de Figueiredo, Sérgio

“…Introduction Laparoscopic IPOM is technically challenging, especially regarding fascial closure. Hybrid repair has been proposed as a simpler approach. We…”
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