Robotic Versus Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia Repair

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Authors

Naila Dhanani · The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Nicole B. Lyons · University of Miami

Oscar A. Olavarria · The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Karla Bernardi · The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Julie L. Holihan · The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Shinil K. Shah · Interface (United States)

Abstract

Robotic ventral hernia repair demonstrated at least similar if not improved outcomes at 2 years compared with laparoscopy. There is potential benefit with robotic repair; however, additional multi-center trials and longer follow-up are needed to validate the hypothesis-generating findings of this study.

Topics & Keywords

Hernia repair and management Pelvic and Acetabular Injuries Appendicitis Diagnosis and Management

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Annals of Surgery

Volume 278, Issue 2, pp. 161-165

DOI: 10.1097/sla.0000000000005903

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