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Abstract Aim Lateral incisional hernias with denervation of the muscles of the abdominal wall are a problem difficult to solve. The repair of the defect does not guarantee a functionality of the abdominal muscles if the lack of force of the abdominal wall is not solved. With the technique we present there is a minimally invasive reinforcement of the mid lateral wall affected. Material and Method 54 yo female. Previous surgeries: biliary cystadenoma 2014 by Makuuchi laparotomy (2 surgeries), Ooforectomy 2011, Hysterectomy 2013, Mamoplasty 2001, 3 vertebral surgeries. Six months after the surgery she felt a growing lump in the right side of the incision. Physical exam: right lateral incisional hernia and small umbilical hernia. Asymmetry of the abdominal wall because of flaccidity of the right abdominal muscles. Ultrasound Voluminous incisional hernia in the right flank dependent of the right transverse sub-costal incision with a hernia ring of 20mm and hernia sac 60mm of diameter increasing with Vasalva maneuvers. Surgical technique Hybrid approach laparoscopic and lateral by e-TEP to dissect the retrorectal bilateral space and lateral preperitoneal approach with reverse TAR. A macroporous polipropilene preperitoneal mesh is placed from the right psoas to left semilunar line and from top to bottom of the abdominal wall. Result Discharged 2nd po. day without complications. 5 months after surgery she has a symmetric abdominal wall without recurrence. Conclusion Hybrid technique to repair lateral hernias with denervation allows a wide repair with low morbidity and good tolerance with excellent result in abdominal functionality.

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