Introduction to a New Minimally Invasive Surgery to Repair the Diastasis Recti and how it differs from the traditional tummy tuck surgery
Diastasis Recti. In this video I’m sharing my journey in developing a new, minimally invasive surgery procedure to repair diastasis recti and tighten the abdomen. I’d like to discuss what inspired me to create this alternative and the advantages it offers compared to traditional tummy tuck surgery.
In conventional tummy tuck surgery, the skin is fully separated all the way to the rib cage to expose the muscle for repairing the Diastasis recti defect. While this method can effectively repair diastasis recti, it also poses some risks, including compromised blood circulation which can lead to partial skin necrosis specially at the lower edge of the incision, wound infection and fluid collection called seroma.
Recognizing these limitations and potential complications, I felt inspired to create another safe and effective alternative for patients seeking a tighter abdomen with laparoscopy surgery. My goal was to leverage my expertise in minimally invasive surgical techniques to address the core issue of muscle separation without subjecting patients to the extensive dissection required in traditional methods. By utilizing laparoscopic surgery techniques, we can repair muscle separation through three small incisions along the bikini line. This approach not only reduces the potential risks but also shortens the recovery period, allowing patients to return to their normal activities much faster and enjoy a more positive surgical experience.
But how does my new procedure differ from a standard tummy tuck?
The key difference lies in its focus. Rather than detaching the skin off the muscle extensively, the laparoscopic technique targets the diastasis recti directly from within the abdomen. For patients with minimal excess skin, this repair may be all that’s needed to achieve a tighter abdomen. However, if excess skin is present, we can perform a complementary procedure known as “Dri tuck” or mini mini tuck.” This involves an incision in the bikini line with less extensive dissection of the skin from the muscle compared to a full tummy tuck surgery procedure which translates to faster recovery time and less complications. Less separation of the skin off the muscle preserves more circulation to the lower skin flap which decreases the risk of skin necrosis , wound infection and seroma formation.
Of course not every patient is a candidate for this procedure, please contact Dr. Iraniha to see if you are the right patient for this procedure. At Surgical Oasis Institute, an Orange County Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery center Dr. Iraniha has the expertise in all available surgical technique to repair the “diastasis recti” and a comprehensive examination for diagnosis and a surgical discussion would be provided prior to the surgery to customize the best surgical option for each patient. Please contact us at 949-646-8444 for virtual or in person surgical consultation.
