Open Flank Hernia Repair

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Chapter 6 Open Flank Hernia Repair image

3 Operative Steps

1 Patient Positioning

image The patient is positioned in the full lateral decubitus position on a beanbag as seen in Figure 6-1. A roll is placed in the axilla and the table is flexed to maximize the space between the lower border of the costal margin and the anterior superior iliac spine to optimize exposure. The beanbag is then engaged for support and padding. The patient should be secured to the table with padded tape to allow for full rotation of the bed during the operation.