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ArticleHernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery2024

Robotic thoracoabdominal hernia repair: a novel approach.

Sabrina Drexel, Jeffrey Watkins, Daniel Tseng

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Article in Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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3 authors.

Sabrina DrexelNorthwest Minimally Invasive Surgery, 1040 NW 22Nd Ave, Suite 470, Portland, OR, USA. Dr.sabrinadrexel@gmail.com.ORCID 0000-0002-7140-5799
Jeffrey WatkinsNorthwest Minimally Invasive Surgery, 1040 NW 22Nd Ave, Suite 470, Portland, OR, USA.
Daniel TsengNorthwest Minimally Invasive Surgery, 1040 NW 22Nd Ave, Suite 470, Portland, OR, USA.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeThoracoabdominal 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.

methodsTwo 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.

resultsBoth 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.

conclusionRobotic thoracoabdominal hernia repair is feasible and offers a minimally invasive repair option for these extremely complex hernias.

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Hernia, InguinalHernia, VentralIncisional HerniaIntestinal ObstructionLaparoscopyRobotic Surgical ProceduresHerniorrhaphyHumansMaleRetrospective StudiesSurgical MeshWound Closure TechniquesIntercostal herniaRobotic hernia repairThoracoabdominal herniaThoracolumbar hernia

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