ArticleAnnals of surgical treatment and research2025
Evolving minimally invasive strategies for lumbar hernia repair: a video article comparing conventional laparoscopy, robotic surgery, and articulating laparoscopy.
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Abstract
Purpose: Lumbar hernia repair presents unique surgical challenges due to its rarity and complex anatomical location. This study aimed to compare 3 minimally invasive surgical approaches for lumbar hernia repair: conventional laparoscopy, robotic surgery, and articulating laparoscopy. Methods: Three patients diagnosed with lumbar hernia underwent repair via the transabdominal preperitoneal approach using different minimally invasive techniques. Each patient was treated with one of 3 approaches: conventional laparoscopy, robotic surgery, or articulating laparoscopic instruments. Clinical outcomes, operative details, and costs were analyzed. Results: Each technique demonstrated distinct advantages: conventional laparoscopy offered familiarity, robotic surgery provided enhanced visualization and maneuverability, while articulating instruments presented a cost-effective alternative with improved range of motion. Conclusion: Multiple minimally invasive approaches for lumbar hernia repair are feasible, each with unique benefits, allowing surgeons to choose based on resource availability and expertise.
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