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Robotic thoracoabdominal hernia repair: a novel approach.
- Source :
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Hernia . Feb2024, Vol. 28 Issue 1, p249-254. 6p. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Purpose: Thoracoabdominal hernias remain a rare and poorly understood entity. Data remain sparse as terminology varies in the literature and case reports demonstrate wide variability in technique. We present a novel approach for repair of thoracoabdominal hernias using the robotic platform. Methods: Two patients underwent a robotic thoracoabdominal hernia repair in June 2022. They were followed for 1 year with CT scans every 6 months to exclude recurrence. Patient demographics and peri-operative details including defect size, closure technique, mesh size, length of stay, and complications were reported. Results: Both patients successfully underwent a robotic repair of a thoracoabdominal hernia, addressing the intercostal hernia, diaphragmatic disruption, and flank hernia discretely during the operation. One patient had an uneventful recovery and discharged on post-operative day 3; the other developed a small bowel obstruction due to an early port site hernia which required surgical intervention. He eventually discharged on post-operative day 9. At one year, there is no clinical or radiographic evidence of recurrence for either patient. Conclusion: Robotic thoracoabdominal hernia repair is feasible and offers a minimally invasive repair option for these extremely complex hernias. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 12654906
- Volume :
- 28
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Hernia
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 175636639
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s10029-023-02903-y