Robotic totally extraperitoneal inguinal hernia repair.

Abstract

Abstract: Inguinal hernia is one of the most common surgeries performed worldwide. The operative technique of inguinal hernia has evolved drastically to provide a better quality of life with minimal complications. One of the recent advances is robot-assisted inguinal hernia repair. Owing to its ease of surgery and better operative visualisation, it will soon become one of the most fruitful inventions. Many studies and reports are regarding robotic transabdominal preperitoneal repair. However, very few reports describe robotic totally extraperitoneal (rTEP) repair. This report mainly describes the surgical procedure of rTEP inguinal hernia repair and its challenges to aid fellow colleagues in performing and improvising the technique.