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ArticleHernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery2025

Outcomes of open versus robotic preperitoneal ventral hernia repair: a propensity-matched analysis.

Samantha W Kerr, William R Lorenz, Alexis M Holland, Alynna J Wiley, Sullivan A Ayuso, Gregory T Scarola, Kent W Kercher, B Todd Heniford, Vedra A Augenstein

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Samantha W KerrDivision of Gastrointestinal and Minimally Invasive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, NC, USA.
William R LorenzDivision of Gastrointestinal and Minimally Invasive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, NC, USA.
Alexis M HollandDivision of Gastrointestinal and Minimally Invasive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, NC, USA.
Alynna J WileyDivision of Gastrointestinal and Minimally Invasive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, NC, USA.
Sullivan A AyusoDivision of Gastrointestinal and General Surgery, Department of Surgery, Endeavor Health, Evanston, IL, USA.
Gregory T ScarolaDivision of Gastrointestinal and Minimally Invasive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, NC, USA.
Kent W KercherDivision of Gastrointestinal and Minimally Invasive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, NC, USA.
B Todd HenifordDivision of Gastrointestinal and General Surgery, Department of Surgery, Endeavor Health, Evanston, IL, USA.
Vedra A AugensteinDivision of Gastrointestinal and Minimally Invasive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, NC, USA. Vedra.Augenstein@atriumhealth.org.

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Abstract

purposeMinimally invasive abdominal wall reconstruction has become increasingly accepted and performed in our complex population. Despite certain post-operative advantages, including possible decreased length-of-stay and wound complications, robotic ventral hernia repair (RVHR) remains controversial. The aim of this study was to evaluate outcomes, cost, and operative time following preperitoneal open (OVHR) versus RVHR.

methodsProspectively maintained data from a tertiary hernia center, including 1112 OVHR and 94 RVHR, was reviewed from 2016 to 2023. Patients were matched based on factors known to influence outcomes. A propensity-matched analysis was performed.

results91 pairs were well-matched. Match criteria were not significantly different: BMI (30.7(25.3,35.2) vs. 31.4(27.6,34.8) kg/m

conclusionPreperitoneal OVHR and RVHR are comparable in terms of wound complications, reoperations, operative time, and hernia recurrence. While RVHR was associated with shorter length-of-stay, it resulted in higher charges.

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Hernia, VentralHerniorrhaphyRobotic Surgical ProceduresAdultAgedFemaleHumansLength of StayMaleMiddle AgedOperative TimePostoperative ComplicationsPropensity ScoreRetrospective StudiesTreatment OutcomeAbdominal wall reconstructionCostHerniaLength-of-stayRoboticWound complications

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