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Abstract Background: Ventral hernia repair is one of the most common operations performed today, yet when complex and huge it presents a true challenge for the surgical team. Aim of the Work: To assess the feasibility, safety and efficacy of Transversus Abdominis release technique in management of ventral hernia with large defects. Patients and Methods: This study is a prospective interventional study conducted at Ain Shams University Hospitals on 40 patients diagnosed as having ventral hernia with a defect equal to or more than 10cm in width and operated upon between October 2018 and October 2019 with minimal follow up of 6 months postoperatively. Results: 40 ventral hernia patients were enrolled in the study. Mean operative time (in minutes) in TAR patient is 268.5min (4hr 28min) with SD ± 47.4. Postoperative pain evaluation using the visual analogue scale (VAS) score, the postoperative pain was assessed 48hrs postoperatively, the mean VAS score for TAR patient being (6.77 ± 1.70). Early Postoperative wound complications 10 (25.0%). Conclusion: After this TAR technique are effective and reliable method in experienced hands. |