25 Nov 2025 Abdominal Wall Reconstruction: Where Anatomy Meets Technique
Abdominal wall surgery has emerged as a new subspecialty over the past decade, with reconstructive procedures becoming increasingly complex. At the core of every surgical subspecialty lies comprehensive anatomical knowledge, which can be enhanced through cadaveric dissection. This was excellently demonstrated at the ‘Cadaveric Hernia Course’ held in Izmir on November 20-21, 2025, organised by the Turkish Hernia Society, where I was privileged to serve as a faculty member.
I would like to share with you a highly valuable educational resource in the field of abdominal wall surgery. Hot off the oven! It was published as an open-access article in the World Journal of Surgery in October 2025. This consensus study, led by my esteemed colleague Miguel Ángel García-Ureña from Madrid 6 and prepared by renowned European abdominal wall surgeons, provides a detailed examination of the anatomical foundations and surgical steps of posterior component separation techniques. Anatomy is fundamental in hernia surgery, and this is an ideal resource for strengthening your anatomical knowledge, particularly regarding complex hernia repairs and component separation techniques.
Content
Theoretical Section: Anterior and posterior abdominal wall anatomy, Linea semilunaris, preperitoneal space, subxiphoid and pelvic anatomy, with excellent illustrations and figures.
Practical Section: Cadaveric dissection steps for Rives-Stoppa, TAR (Transversus Abdominis Release), and Madrid modification of posterior component separation techniques.
This article is a must-read reference for every surgeon performing or wishing to learn abdominal wall reconstruction.
You can access the full text of the article via the following link:
