Robotic Vs Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
In this study we compared laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair lhr and rhr with open inguinal hernia repair ohr in veteran patients performed by surgeons most familiar with each approach.
Robotic vs open inguinal hernia repair. To compare open laparoscopic and robotic hernia surgery patients can read our individual pages. Sunnyvale calif may 03 2018 globe newswire patients undergoing robotic assisted surgery using a da vinci surgical system to repair an inguinal hernia had fewer complications after discharge through 30 days than patients who underwent open surgery according to a recent study published in hernia. The result is less damage to surrounding tissues less pain for the patient and a much quicker recovery often within days. Patients with certain types of hernias may benefit from open hernia surgery while another similar patient may need laparoscopic hernia repair.
Robotic instruments and accessories cost an additional 1380 usd case compared to laparoscopic repair. Advantages of robotic surgery include three dimensional images of the inside of the abdomen smaller scars and less pain. Surgical repair of inguinal hernias is a common procedure in adult men. Thanks to innovations in robotic technology surgeons are able to perform hernia repair surgery through tiny incisions rather than the large incisions associated with traditional open surgery.
Operative times are. Furthermore long term outcomes for robotic inguinal hernia repair rhr are lacking. Early complications include one case of superficial wound infection at the umbilical site in the robotic group and one in the laparoscopic group. The world journal of hernia and abdominal wall surgery.
The size of the hernia the location and whether it is unilateral or bilateral influences the best approach. When compared with open hernia repair both laparoscopic and robotic surgery lead to less postoperative pain fewer incidences of complications such as wound infections shorter recovery times.