Lateral-dock single-port robotic-assisted extended totally extraperitoneal plasty (eTEP)-Sublay-Herniotomy-Procedure- presentation of a novel technique for robotic-assisted ventral hernia surgery (with video).
Julian Hipp, Robin Klewitz, Hannes Neeff, Stefan Fichtner-Feigl, Philipp Anton Holzner
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Abstract
Introduction: Robotic-assisted minimally-invasive extended totally extraperitoneal plasty (eTEP)-sublay-herniotomy is one of the most promising novel techniques for the management of ventral hernia. While several techniques for multiport-robotic-assisted eTEP have been described, only very few reports on suprapubic single-port robotic-assisted eTEP-techniques have been published. The technical limitations of this access leave room for further technical development using single-port-robotic systems.
Methods: We give a detailed description of our novel lateral-dock single-port robotic-assisted eTEP-procedure (Freiburg approach, FReTEP). Feasibility of the access was demonstrated within a human cadaveric procedure, and two consecutive patients were treated using the FReTEP-procedure.
Results: Two consecutive patients were successfully treated without postoperative complications and without early hernia recurrence using the FReTEP-procedure.
Conclusion: The FReTEP-procedure is a promising novel technique for single-port-robotic-assisted ventral hernia repair. Further studies are needed to evaluate the novel procedure.
期刊介绍:
Hernia was founded in 1997 by Jean P. Chevrel with the purpose of promoting clinical studies and basic research as they apply to groin hernias and the abdominal wall . Since that time, a true revolution in the field of hernia studies has transformed the field from a ”simple” disease to one that is very specialized. While the majority of surgeries for primary inguinal and abdominal wall hernia are performed in hospitals worldwide, complex situations such as multi recurrences, complications, abdominal wall reconstructions and others are being studied and treated in specialist centers. As a result, major institutions and societies are creating specific parameters and criteria to better address the complexities of hernia surgery.
Hernia is a journal written by surgeons who have made abdominal wall surgery their specific field of interest, but we will consider publishing content from any surgeon who wishes to improve the science of this field. The Journal aims to ensure that hernia surgery is safer and easier for surgeons as well as patients, and provides a forum to all surgeons in the exchange of new ideas, results, and important research that is the basis of professional activity.