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ArticleHernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery2026

Robotic preperitoneal lateral hernia repair: technical tips and pitfalls.

Heather McDougall, Austin Eason, Mazen R Al-Mansour

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Article in Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery, 2026. 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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  1. Robotic TAPP repair of lateral abdominal wall hernias: a multi-center experience.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2026
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Heather McDougallUniversity of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, FL, USA. hmcdougall@ufl.edu.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0004-6845-7047
Austin EasonUniversity of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, FL, USA.
Mazen R Al-MansourDepartment of Surgery, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundLateral hernias are uncommon abdominal wall defects that pose significant surgical challenges due to their unique anatomy and limited published data guiding repair methods. This study aims to evaluate the feasibility and short-term outcomes of a robotic assisted minimally invasive approach for lateral hernia repair.

methodsA single-institution, retrospective case series was conducted with 15 patients who underwent robotic preperitoneal lateral hernia repair. Demographics, operative considerations, and short-term outcomes were recorded and analyzed.

resultsThe median age was 65 years, 73% were females (n = 11), and median body mass index was 29 kg/m

conclusionsOur case series of 15 patients indicates robotic-assisted lateral hernia repair as a feasible approach with acceptable short and mid-term outcomes, though interpretation is limited by small sample size and variable follow-up. Preoperative imaging and in-depth knowledge of lateral anatomy proved essential for optimizing outcomes.

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Hernia, VentralHerniorrhaphyRobotic Surgical ProceduresAgedBlood Loss, SurgicalFeasibility StudiesFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedOperative TimePostoperative ComplicationsRetrospective StudiesSurgical MeshTreatment OutcomeHernia repairLateral herniaRobotic hernia repairTAPP

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