Abstract
Transverse incisions may provide adequate access to the pelvis and pelvic regional nodes, but relatively poor access to the upper abdomen. They are more easily concealed under clothing than the more versatile vertical midline incision. Transverse fascial incisions may heal more securely than vertical ones. Panniculectomy can be combined with a transverse incision, if desired. This chapter describes the anatomy of the abdominal wall and anatomical considerations in making the specific transverse incisions that are employed in gynecologic surgery. It discusses performance of panniculectomy at the time of gynecologic surgery. It also describes an upper abdominal transverse incision, the chevron incision, that may occasionally be of use.
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Scott-Conner, C.E.H. (2018). Transverse Incisions. In: Alkatout, I., Mettler, L. (eds) Hysterectomy. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-22497-8_84
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