Articles and insights
In this section I collect articles on abdominal wall surgery: rectus diastasis, hernias, incisional hernias, the TESAR technique and the morpho-functional approach. Each article answers a concrete question, in the language I use in the clinic: clear, verifiable and free of promises.
- The TESAR Technique: Totally Endoscopic Sublay Anterior Repair — A plain-language account of TESAR, the totally endoscopic sublay repair through an anterior approach: how it works, where the ports sit, when it is indicated and when it is not, recovery times and honest limits.
- Symptoms and Complications of Abdominal Wall Defects — How an abdominal wall defect can move from a mild bulge to real pain, and which signs mean a hernia needs urgent surgical attention rather than watchful waiting.
- MILA: when skin retraction can avoid a long scar — How I assess skin, fat and diastasis to work out whether minimally invasive lipoabdominoplasty is really the right choice, and when the open approach is needed.
- Abdominal Wall Defects: How Are They Classified? — A plain map of the main abdominal wall defects — hernias, incisional hernias, and diastasis recti — so you can understand what your problem is and where it belongs.
- What Actually Happens During a TESAR Procedure — I explain, step by step, what a TESAR operation involves: how I access the abdominal wall through small ports, where I place the mesh, and what a patient can reasonably expect before, during and after the procedure.
Frequently asked questions about this section
- Who writes the articles on this website?
- The articles are written and reviewed by Dr. Federico Fiori, Head of the Abdominal Wall Surgery Unit at ASST Santi Paolo e Carlo — San Carlo Borromeo Hospital in Milan.
- Do the articles replace a medical consultation?
- No. They are informational material meant to help you get your bearings and come to your consultation with sharper questions. Any treatment recommendation requires an individual clinical assessment.
- How are the articles organised?
- By category: diastasis, hernias, incisional hernias, rehabilitation, prehabilitation, patient pathway, plastic surgery and surgical techniques. The technical articles are aimed at colleagues as well.
- Can I suggest a topic?
- Yes. The questions patients send through the contact page are the main source of the topics covered.
Last updated: 2026-08-20 · Content by Dr. Federico Fiori