SynthesisPloS one2024
Meta-analysis of the effectiveness and safety of robotic-assisted versus laparoscopic transabdominal preperitoneal repair for inguinal hernia.
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19 citing papers in PubMed, 4 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Surgeon task load, ergonomics, and clinical outcomes in laparoscopic versus robotic-assisted inguinal hernia repair: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.Journal of robotic surgery · 2026Pooled it
- Short-term outcomes of robotic versus laparoscopic TAPP for inguinal hernia repair: a systematic review, meta-analysis, and GRADE assessment.Journal of robotic surgery · 2026Pooled it
- Robotic vs. laparoscopic TAPP: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials on short-term outcomes.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2025Pooled it
- Single-port versus multi-port laparoscopic and robotic inguinal hernia repair: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.Surgical endoscopy · 2025Pooled it
- Shorter operative times following robotic-assisted transabdominal preperitoneal inguinal hernia repair (TAPP) compared to laparoscopic TAPP: the Danish Inguinal Randomized Controlled Trial (DIRECT).Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2025Trial
- Surgeon practice variation drives disposable supply cost in inguinal hernia repair: a real-world health system analysis (2017-2025).Surgical endoscopy · 2026Article
- Short-term outcomes of robotic-assisted versus laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair: a single-center retrospective study in Taiwan.Frontiers in surgery · 2026Article
- Role of Robotic Surgery and Artificial Intelligence in the Management of Abdominal Wall Hernias: A Systematic Review.Cureus · 2025Review
- Artificial intelligence and robotic surgery in clinical medicine: progress, challenges, and future directions.Future science OA · 2025Review
- Cost-utility of robotic versus laparoscopic TAPP for inguinal hernia: a model‑based analysis from a public payer perspective.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2025Article
- Robotic versus laparoscopic elective inguinal hernia repair: a NSQIP study Robotl hernia repair: a NSQIP studyic vs. laparoscopic elective inguina.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2025Article
- Robotic inguinal and umbilical hernia repair: clinical outcomes, costs, and future perspectives: a narrative review.Journal of robotic surgery · 2025Review
- Modern Perspectives on Inguinal Hernia Repair: A Narrative Review on Surgical Techniques, Mesh Selection and Fixation Strategies.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Review
- Groin hernia.Nature reviews. Disease primers · 2025Review
- Introducing Senhance robotic totally extraperitoneal (TEP) hernioplasty: initial experiences, learning curve, and mid-term outcomes from a single center.Journal of robotic surgery · 2025Article
- Robot-assisted inguinal hernia repair and prostatectomy: safety and outcomes from a retrospective cohort study.Journal of robotic surgery · 2025Article
- A Systematic Review of Open, Laparoscopic, and Robotic Inguinal Hernia Repair: Management of Inguinal Hernias in the 21st Century.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- Reduced risk of recurrence following robotic-assisted TAPP for inguinal hernia repair compared to laparoscopic TAPP: a cohort study of 395 cases.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2024Article
- Clinical and Patient-Reported Outcomes of Robotic Versus Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair.JSLS : Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic SurgeonsArticle
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Abstract
backgroundInguinal hernia is a common global disease. This study aims to investigate the effectiveness and safety of robot-assisted transabdominal preperitoneal repair (RTAPP) and laparoscopic transabdominal preperitoneal repair (LTAPP) for inguinal hernia.
methodsWe conducted a thorough search in Cochrane Library, Embase, and PubMed for relevant clinical studies. After applying inclusion and exclusion criteria, the quality of selected studies was assessed using the Jadad scale for randomized controlled studies and the Newcastle-Ottawa scale for observational studies. Meta-analysis was performed using RevMan 5.3 software.
resultsA total of ten studies were included, comprising two randomized controlled studies and eight non-randomized controlled studies. Meta-analysis results revealed no statistically significant differences between the RTAPP group and the LTAPP group regarding hospital stay [MD = 0.21 days, 95% CI (-0.09, 0.51), P = 0.17], incidence of seroma [OR = 0.85, 95% CI(0.45, 1.59), P = 0.61], overall complication rate [OR = 1.22, 95% CI(0.68, 2.18), P = 0.51], readmission rate [OR = 1.31, 95% CI(0.23, 7.47), P = 0.76], and recurrence rate [OR = 0.82, 95% CI(0.22, 3.07), P = 0.77]. However, the RTAPP group had longer operation time compared to the LTAPP group [MD = 14.02 minutes, 95% CI (6.65, 21.39), P = 0.0002], and the cost of the RTAPP procedure was higher than that of the LTAPP procedure [MD = $4.17 thousand, 95% CI (2.59, 5.76), P<0.00001].
conclusionRTAPP for inguinal hernia is a safe and feasible approach, however, it is associated with increased operation time and treatment costs.
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