ArticleSurgical endoscopy2026
Safety and feasibility of robotic component separation for ventral hernia repair: first Korean multi-center experience.
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backgroundRobotic component separation techniques have revolutionized complex ventral hernia repair, offering advantages of minimally invasive surgery. However, outcome data from Asian populations remain scarce. This study reports the first multi-center evaluation of robotic component separation techniques in Korea.
methodsThis retrospective multi-center cohort study included 60 patients undergoing robotic ventral hernia repair at three Korean tertiary institutions between January and December 2024. Surgical techniques comprised enhanced total extraperitoneal (eTEP), transversus abdominis release (TAR), and transabdominal preperitoneal (TAPP) approaches. Surgical protocols were standardized across institutions to minimize variability. Primary outcomes were conversion and recurrence rates; secondary outcomes were operative time, hospital length of stay, and 30-day complications graded by the Clavien-Dindo system.
resultsThe mean age was 53.4 ± 13.6 (95% confidence interval [CI], 49.9-56.8) years, and the mean BMI was 28.5 ± 5.8 (95% CI, 26.9-29.9) kg/m
conclusionRobotic ventral hernia repair using component separation techniques appeared safe and feasible in Korea. This approach can be successfully implemented across multiple institutions in Korea.
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