ArticleSurgical endoscopy2024
Robotic transversus abdominis release using HUGO RAS system: our initial experience.
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- 10,000 robotic surgeries in Brazil: lessons learned and the path forward.Journal of robotic surgery · 2026Review
- Robotic primary ventral hernia repair-a multi-national Delphi expert consensus.Journal of robotic surgery · 2025Article
- Subjective workload in operating room team members during robotic hernia procedures.Journal of robotic surgery · 2025Article
- Application of the Hugo™ RAS robotic system in general surgery: a scoping review.Journal of robotic surgery · 2025Article
- A multi-docking strategy for robotic LAR and deep pelvic surgery with the Hugo RAS system: experience from a tertiary referral center.International journal of colorectal disease · 2024Article
- Use of HugoJournal of clinical medicine · 2024Review
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Abstract
backgroundTransversus abdominis release (TAR) is an effective technique for treating large midline and off-midline hernias. Recent studies have demonstrated that robotic TAR (rTAR) is technically feasible and associated with improved outcomes compared to open surgery. There is no published experience to date describing abdominal wall reconstruction using the novel robotic platform HUGO RAS System (Medtronic®).
methodsAll consecutive patients who underwent a rTAR in our institution were included. Three of the four arm carts of the HUGO RAS System were used at any given time. Each arm configuration was defined by our team in conjunction with Medtronic® personnel. rTAR was performed as previously described. Upon completion of the TAR on one side, a redocking process with different, mirrored arms angles was performed to continue with the contralateral TAR. Operative variables and early morbidity were recorded.
resultsTen patients were included in this study. The median BMI was 31 (21-40.6) kg/m
conclusionRobotic TAR utilizing the HUGO RAS system is a feasible and safe procedure. The adoption of this procedure on this novel platform for the treatment of complex abdominal wall hernias has been successful for our team.
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