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Riediger H, Holzner P, Kundel L, Gröger C, Adam U, Adolf D, Köckerling F. Laparoscopic transversus abdominis release for complex ventral hernia repair: technique and initial findings. Hernia 2024; 28:761-767. [PMID: 37639071 DOI: 10.1007/s10029-023-02860-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2023] [Accepted: 08/07/2023] [Indexed: 08/29/2023]
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PURPOSE The open Rives-Stoppa retrorectus and transversus abdominis release (TAR) techniques are well established in open ventral and incisional hernia repair. The principles are currently being translated into minimally invasive surgery with different concepts. In this study, we investigate our initial results of transperitoneal laparoscopic TAR for ventral incisional hernia repair (laparoscopic TAR). METHODS Over a 20-month period, 23 consecutive patients with incisional hernias underwent surgery. Laparoscopic TAR was performed transperitoneally with adhesiolysis from the anterior abdominal wall, development of the retrorectus space and TAR, midline reconstruction and extraperitoneal mesh reinforcement. RESULTS There were 23 incisional hernias, of which 70% were M2-M4 and 60% were W3. Median patient age was 68 years and the median BMI was 31. Median operating time was 313 min, and hospital stay was 4 days. Morbidity was 26% (Clavien-Dindo 1: n = 4 and 2 + 3b: n = 2). CONCLUSION With the laparoscopic TAR, it was possible to treat a series of patients with ventral incisional hernias. The operating times were long. However, with a low rate of perioperative complications the hospital stay was short As feasibility is demonstrated, the clinical relevance of the method has to be further evaluated.
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- H Riediger
- Department of Surgery, Vivantes Humboldt Hospital, Academic teaching Hospital of Charité University Medicine, Am Nordgraben 2, 13509, Berlin, Germany.
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- Department of General and Visceral Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Medical Center, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Surgery, Vivantes Humboldt Hospital, Academic teaching Hospital of Charité University Medicine, Am Nordgraben 2, 13509, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Surgery, Vivantes Humboldt Hospital, Academic teaching Hospital of Charité University Medicine, Am Nordgraben 2, 13509, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Surgery, Vivantes Humboldt Hospital, Academic teaching Hospital of Charité University Medicine, Am Nordgraben 2, 13509, Berlin, Germany
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- StatConsult GmbH, Magdeburg, Germany
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- Department of Surgery, Vivantes Humboldt Hospital, Academic teaching Hospital of Charité University Medicine, Am Nordgraben 2, 13509, Berlin, Germany
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Peñafiel JAR, Valladares G, Cyntia Lima Fonseca Rodrigues A, Avelino P, Amorim L, Teixeira L, Brandao G, Rosa F. Robotic-assisted versus laparoscopic incisional hernia repair: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Hernia 2024; 28:321-332. [PMID: 37725188 DOI: 10.1007/s10029-023-02881-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2023] [Accepted: 08/29/2023] [Indexed: 09/21/2023]
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PURPOSE This study aimed to perform a systematic review and meta-analysis comparing the efficacy and safety outcomes of robotic-assisted and laparoscopic techniques for incisional hernia repair. METHODS PubMed, Embase, Scopus, Cochrane databases, and conference abstracts were systematically searched for studies that directly compared robot-assisted versus laparoscopy for incisional hernia repair and reported safety or efficacy outcomes in a follow-up of ≥ 1 month. The primary endpoints of interest were postoperative complications and the length of hospital stay. RESULTS The search strategy yielded 2104 results, of which four studies met the inclusion criteria. The studies included 1293 patients with incisional hernia repairs, 440 (34%) of whom underwent robot-assisted repair. Study follow-up ranged from 1 to 24 months. There was no significant difference between groups in the incidence of postoperative complications (OR 0.65; 95% CI 0.35-1.21; p = 0.17). The recurrence rate of incisional hernias (OR 0.34; 95% CI 0.05-2.29; p = 0.27) was also similar between robotic and laparoscopic surgeries. Hospital length of stay (MD - 1.05 days; 95% CI - 2.06, - 0.04; p = 0.04) was significantly reduced in the robotic-assisted repair. However, the robot-assisted repair had a significantly longer operative time (MD 69.6 min; 95% CI 59.0-80.1; p < 0.001). CONCLUSION The robotic approach for incisional hernia repair was associated with a significant difference between the two groups in complications and recurrence rates, a longer operative time than laparoscopic repair, but with a shorter length of stay.
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- J A R Peñafiel
- Department of Surgery, University of Cuenca, Cuenca, Ecuador
- Health Sciences Faculty, Universidad Internacional, Quito, Ecuador
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- Department of Mathematics, University Central of Ecuador, Quito, Ecuador.
- Francisco Viteri and Gato Sobral, Universidad Central of Ecuador, Campus Universitario, Pichincha, Ecuador.
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- Department of Medicine, Positivo University, Curitiba, Brazil
- Department of Statistics and Biostatistics, Anhembi Morumbi University, Curitiba, Brazil
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- Department of Surgery, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Brazil
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- Department of Surgery, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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- Department of Surgery, University of UniEvangelica, Anapolis, Brazil
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- Department of Surgery, Federal University of Health Sciences of Porto Alegre, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Department of Surgery, Instituto Tocantinense Presidente Antônio Carlos, Palmas, Tocantins, Brazil
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Velanovich V, Gonzalez C, Russo N, Hanna J, Tran T, Montera B, Chharath K, Saad A. Case–control comparison of separation of component retrorectus urinary bladder extracellular surgical device hernia repair with acellular dermal matrix underlay and prosthetic mesh overlay hernia repair. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ABDOMINAL WALL AND HERNIA SURGERY 2021. [DOI: 10.4103/ijawhs.ijawhs_46_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Prospective observational study of abdominal wall reconstruction with THT technique in primary midline defects with diastasis recti: clinical and functional outcomes in 110 consecutive patients. Surg Endosc 2020; 35:5104-5114. [PMID: 32964305 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-020-07997-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2020] [Accepted: 09/14/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Surgical treatment of diastasis recti is still a matter of debate. Open approaches such as abdominoplasty, which offer the possibility to combine reparation of the diastasis with abdominal cosmetic surgery, are challenged by the emerging less-invasive laparoscopic or robotic techniques that offer shorter recovery for patients. However, evidence in favour of one of the two approaches concerning both short- and long-term complications and functional results is still lacking. In this paper, we analysed clinical and functional results of a new endo-laparoscopic technique for midline reconstruction (THT technique) in patients with primary abdominal wall defects associated with diastasis recti. METHODS Prospective observational study on 110 consecutive patients was submitted to endo-laparoscopic reconstruction of the abdominal wall with linear staplers. Morbidity and relapse rates with clinical and radiological follow-up were recorded at 1, 6, 12, and 24 months after the operation. Data regarding the impact of surgery on patients' quality of life (EuraHSQol) on chronic low back pain (Oswestry Disability Index, ODI) and urinary stress incontinence (Incontinence Severity Index, ISI) were gathered. RESULTS After a mean follow-up of 14 months, the morbidity rate was 9.1% and no recurrences were recorded. 6-month follow-up ultrasound showed a rectus muscles mean distance of 6.7 mm; EuraHSQol, ODI, and ISI scores significantly improved in 93%, 77%, and 63% of the cases, respectively. CONCLUSIONS The THT technique proved to be a feasible, safe, and effective alternative for corrective surgery of primary midline hernias associated with diastasis recti. Short- and mid-term results are encouraging but need to be confirmed by further studies with longer follow-up. The achieved midline reconstruction offers a significant improvement of patients' perceived quality of life through reduction of abdominal wall pain, bulging, low back pain, and urinary stress incontinence.
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Robotic-assisted laparoscopic ventral hernia repair (RA-LVHR) has many options. Before applying these techniques, it is important to identify the patient's goals for hernia repair, align yourself with those goals, and apply a technique appropriate for the clinical scenario, and most likely to meet the goals. Fundamental principles of hernia repair must be maintained: avoiding thermal injury to hollow viscera, adequate dissection of abdominal wall, appropriate mesh:defect ratio, stronger fixation where overlap is limited, and more overlap where fixation points are weak. This manuscript will detail available techniques for RA-LVHR along with their their advantages and disadvantages.
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- David Earle
- New England Hernia Center, Tufts University School of Medicine, 20 Research Place, Suite 130, North Chelmsford, MA 01863, USA.
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Robotic ventral hernia repair: a safe and durable approach. Hernia 2019; 25:305-312. [PMID: 31776878 DOI: 10.1007/s10029-019-02074-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2019] [Accepted: 10/19/2019] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Short-term success following robotic-assisted ventral hernia repair (RVHR) is well established; however, data describing outcomes after the first year are limited. In this study, we followed a cohort of patients with an average of 1.8 years of follow-up to demonstrate the durability of this technique and examine risk factors for recurrence. METHODS A retrospective analysis of RVHR performed by a single surgeon from 2012 to 2016 was done. The technical approach for hernia repair consisted of tension-free primary fascial closure with placement of preperitoneal mesh when possible. The primary end point of hernia recurrence was determined based on physical examination or imaging documented in the medical record. A logistic regression model was used to identify patient risk factors for recurrence. RESULTS One hundred and eight RVHRs were performed over 4 years. Mean age was 52.72 ± 13.61 years, BMI was 33.07 ± 7.82 kg/m2, and hernia defect size was 70.1 ± 86.3 cm2. In terms of patient characteristics, 17.6% of patients were diabetic, 13.9% were smokers preoperatively, 72.2% were ASA class 3 or higher, and 29.6% had prior VHR. Primary fascial closure was achieved in all RVHRs, with 23.1% requiring component separation. Mesh was used in 97.2% of patients: 79.5% had preperitoneal mesh and 17.6% had intraperitoneal onlay mesh. Ninety-eight percent of patients had long-term follow-up at a mean of 625.6 days. Recurrence rate was 12%, with one recurrence attributed to an inguinal hernia fixed concurrently with a midline defect. There were no statistically significant differences in gender, age, BMI, ASA class, incidence of diabetes, smoking status, or number of previous hernia repairs. Hernia defect size and perioperative complications including SSO, ileus, obstruction, or any other medical complication were not predictive of recurrence. Technical approach did not affect outcomes. CONCLUSION RVHR is safe and durable with a low recurrence rate at a mean of 21 months postoperatively. Patient characteristics or type of repair were not predictive of recurrence.
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Minimally invasive component separation technique for large ventral hernia: which is the best choice? A systematic literature review. Surg Endosc 2019; 34:14-30. [PMID: 31586250 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-019-07156-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2019] [Accepted: 09/24/2019] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Aim of the present systematic review is to compare the postoperative outcomes after minimally invasive anterior and posterior component separation technique (CST), in terms of postoperative morbidity and recurrence rates. METHODS Nine-hundred and fifty-nine articles were identified through Pubmed database. Of these, 444 were eliminated because were duplicates between the searches. Of the remaining 515 articles, 414 were excluded after screening title and abstract. One hundred and one articles were fully analysed, and 73 articles were further excluded, finally including 28 articles. Based on the surgical technique, three groups were created: Group A, endoscopic anterior CST and closure of the abdominal midline by laparotomy; Group B, endoscopic anterior CST and closure of the abdominal midline laparoscopically or robotically; Group C, laparoscopic or robotic posterior CST with transversus abdominal muscle release (TAR). RESULTS In group A, B and C, 196, 120 and 236 patients were included, respectively. Surgical and medical complication rates for the three groups were 31.2% and 13.7% in group A, 15.8% and 4.1% in group B, and 17.8% and 25.4% in group C, while recurrence rate was 10.7%, 6.6% and 0.4%, respectively. Statistically significant differences were observed in terms of surgical postoperative complication rate between group A versus B (p = 0.0022) and between group A versus C (p = 0.0015) and of recurrence rate between group A versus C (p = < 0.0001) and B versus C (p = 0.0009). CONCLUSIONS Anterior CST with midline closure by laparotomy showed the worst results in terms of postoperative surgical complications and recurrence in comparison to the pure minimally anterior and posterior CST. Posterior CST-TAR showed lowest hospital stay and recurrence rate, although the follow-up is short. However, due to the poor quality of most of the studies, further prospective studies and randomized control trials, with wider sample size and longer follow-up are required to demonstrate which is the best surgical option.
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Gokcal F, Morrison S, Kudsi OY. Robotic ventral hernia repair in morbidly obese patients: perioperative and mid-term outcomes. Surg Endosc 2019; 34:3540-3549. [PMID: 31583469 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-019-07142-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2018] [Accepted: 09/24/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND Obesity is a growing epidemic and it has been found to be an independent risk factor for a multitude of perioperative complications. We describe our experience with morbidly obese patients who underwent robotic ventral hernia repair (RVHR), examining factors affecting perioperative and mid-term outcomes. METHODS From a prospectively maintained database, all morbid obese (BMI ≥ 40 kg/m2) patients who underwent robotic procedures between 2013 and 2018 were analyzed retrospectively including perioperative outcomes and the mid-term follow-up. Complications were assessed with validated grading systems and index. Univariate analyses and multivariate logistic regression analysis were performed to determine the factors associated with the development of any complication. Kaplan-Meier's time-to-event analysis was performed to calculate freedom-of-recurrence. RESULTS Fifty patients with median BMI 42.9 kg/m2 were included. The median last pain score before leaving PACU was 4. The mean LOS of all cohorts was 0.32 day. The postoperative complication rate was 46%. The most frequent complication was persistent pain/discomfort (32%) in early postoperative period. Minor complications (Clavien-Dindo grade-I and II) were seen in 40% of patients while major complications (Clavien-Dindo grade-III and IV) were seen in 6%. The maximum comprehensive complication index® score was 42.9. In regression analysis, BMI, adhesiolysis, intraperitoneal mesh placement, and off-console time were found to be significantly associated with postoperative complications. Mean follow-up was 22.7 months. Hernia recurrence was seen in 2% and the mean freedom-of-recurrence was 57.4 months (95% CI 54.6-60.2). CONCLUSIONS To our best knowledge, this study is the first to present outcomes of morbidly obese patients who underwent RVHR. The results indicate the safety and efficacy of RVHR in morbid obesity with a low recurrence rate as well as a long freedom-of-recurrence time. Further studies are needed to better elucidate the role of robotic surgery in morbidly obese patients.
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- Fahri Gokcal
- Good Samaritan Medical Center, Tufts University School of Medicine, One Pearl Street, Brockton, MA, 02301, USA
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- Good Samaritan Medical Center, Tufts University School of Medicine, One Pearl Street, Brockton, MA, 02301, USA
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- Good Samaritan Medical Center, Tufts University School of Medicine, One Pearl Street, Brockton, MA, 02301, USA.
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Palmer DS, Mcdaniel CC, Samra NS, Griffen FD. Comparing Surgical Site Infection for Open and Endoscopic Component Separation. Am Surg 2019. [DOI: 10.1177/000313481908500423] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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In March 2016, we reported the SSI rate at LSU Health for all abdominal wall hernia repairs performed between 2011 and 2013. Among the 263 repairs, the infection rate averaged 6.8 per cent. Given the diversity of repairs, this global percentage lacks relevance, but looking at subsets provides meaningful insights. For example, SSI was 1.8 per cent among 55/263 laparoscopic repairs and 8.2 per cent among 206/263 open repairs. The infection rate of 26.3 per cent among the 19 open component separation cases was especially noteworthy and bothersome. Even though there was no mortality in any subset, the vast majority of the morbidity and costs involved repairs with open component separations. A meta-analysis published in 2016 revealed a likely SSI benefit for the endoscopic component separation technique (ECST) over the open CST. Since that report, we have focused our quality improvement efforts on this subset of challenging cases and have replaced CST with ECST. Our data now include results from 33 hernia repairs with either CSTor ECST that were performed between November 2011 and April 2018. Twenty-four of 33 patients had CSTwith an SSI rate of 37.5 per cent (9 of 24). Nine of 33 had ECST with 0 per cent SSI (P value = 0.039). These results mirror the findings reported in the meta-analysis.
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- Derek S. Palmer
- Department of Surgery, LSU Health Shreveport, Shreveport, Louisiana
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- Department of Surgery, LSU Health Shreveport, Shreveport, Louisiana
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- Department of Surgery, LSU Health Shreveport, Shreveport, Louisiana
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Halpern DK, Howell RS, Boinpally H, Magadan-Alvarez C, Petrone P, Brathwaite CEM. Ascending the Learning Curve of Robotic Abdominal Wall Reconstruction. JSLS 2019; 23:JSLS.2018.00084. [PMID: 30846894 PMCID: PMC6400246 DOI: 10.4293/jsls.2018.00084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Background: Robotic complex abdominal wall reconstruction (r-AWR) using transversus abdominis release (TAR) is associated with decreased wound complications, morbidity, and length of stay compared with open repair. This report describes a single-institution experience of r-AWR. Methods: A retrospective chart review was performed on patients who underwent r-AWR by a single surgeon (D.H.) from August 2015 through October 2018. Results: Fifty-five patients underwent r-AWR (16 males [29%] and 39 females [71%]) with a mean age of 60.2 (range 33 to 87) years and a mean body mass index of 34.6 (range 23 to 54) kg/m2. Forty-one patients presented with an initial ventral hernia (74.5%) and 14 with a recurrent hernia (25.5%). Five patients had a grade 1 hernia (9.1%), 46 had a grade 2 hernia (83.6%), and 4 had a grade 3 hernia (7.3%) according to the Ventral Hernia Working Group system. Thirty-four (62%) patients underwent TAR, 21 (38%) patients underwent bilateral retrorectus release, and 10 (18.2%) patients underwent concomitant inguinal hernia repair. Mean operative time with TAR was 294 (range 106 to 472) minutes and 183 (range 126 to 254) minutes without TAR. Mean length of stay was 1.5 (range 0 to 10) days. Mean follow-up was 10.7 (range 1 to 52) weeks with no hernia recurrences. Seromas occurred in 6 (10.9%) patients, with 2 (3.6%) requiring drainage. Two (3.6%) 30-day readmissions occurred with no conversions to open or 30-day mortalities. Conclusions: r-AWR with and without TAR is a safe and feasible procedure associated with a short LOS, low complication rate, and low recurrence even within the surgeon's learning curve experience.
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- David K Halpern
- Department of Surgery, NYU Winthrop Hospital, Mineola, New York, USA
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- Department of Surgery, NYU Winthrop Hospital, Mineola, New York, USA
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- Department of Surgery, NYU Winthrop Hospital, Mineola, New York, USA
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- Department of Surgery, NYU Winthrop Hospital, Mineola, New York, USA
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Kennedy M, Barrera K, Akelik A, Constable Y, Smith M, Chung P, Sugiyama G. Robotic TAPP Ventral Hernia Repair: Early Lessons Learned at an Inner City Safety Net Hospital. JSLS 2018; 22:JSLS.2017.00070. [PMID: 29472756 PMCID: PMC5802768 DOI: 10.4293/jsls.2017.00070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Background and Objectives Ventral hernia repair is one of the most commonly performed general surgery procedures, and minimally invasive approaches are increasingly preferred. The physiologic repair offered by the preperitoneal approach is favorable, with reduced complications, but it remains a technical challenge. The robotic platform allows for enhanced instrument flexibility and ease of operation. We conducted a retrospective review of our experience with robotic transabdominal preperitoneal repair (rTAPP) versus robotic intraperitoneal onlay mesh (rIPOM) at a tertiary care hospital in an urban setting. Methods We reviewed the records of patients undergoing minimally invasive ventral hernia repair from March 2014 through March 2017. Demographics, complication rates, and operative time were compared by t test and Chi square test, as applicable. Results Sixty-three patients met the criteria for inclusion in the study. Of those, 27 underwent ventral hernia repair with rIPOM and 36 with rTAPP, with no major intraoperative complications. There were no significant differences in demographics between the 2 groups in age, BMI, and sex. The difference in mean operative time was not significant (rIPOM 167.26 [SD 51.76] minutes vs rTAPP 158.84 minutes [SD 61.5]; P = .57), whereas mean console time was significantly different (rIPOM 70.88 minutes [SD 32.88] vs rTAPP 90.26 [SD 31.17]; P = .018). Postoperative complications occurred only with rIPOM and included urinary retention, seroma, and fever. Conclusions rTAPP is a promising alternative to rIPOM, with reduced complications without adding significant operative time, and may allow for reduced costs.
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- Michael Kennedy
- Department of Surgery, Downstate Medical Center, State University of New York, Brooklyn, New York, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Downstate Medical Center, State University of New York, Brooklyn, New York, USA
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- Downstate School of Medicine, State University of New York, Brooklyn, New York, USA
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- Downstate School of Medicine, State University of New York, Brooklyn, New York, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
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- Coney Island Hospital, Brooklyn, New York, USA
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