Development of a safety zone for rectus abdominis fascia graft harvest based on dissections of the ilioinguinal and iliohypogastric nerves

As a result of the vaginal mesh controversy, surgeons are performing more nonmesh, autologous fascia pubovaginal slings to treat stress urinary incontinence in women. The rectus abdominis fascia is the most commonly harvested site for autologous pubovaginal slings, so it is crucial that surgeons are familiar with the relationship between this graft harvest site and the ilioinguinal and iliohypogastric nerves, which can be injured during this procedure.

Source: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology - March 31, 2020 Category: OBGYN Authors: Olivia O. Cardenas-Trowers, Jessica S. Bergden, Jeremy T. Gaskins, Ankita S. Gupta, Sean L. Francis, Nicole R. Herring Tags: Original Research Source Type: research