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To assess the safety and feasibility of robot-assisted surgery for primary midline ventral hernia repair.

March 15, 2026Open Access

Short-term results of robot-assisted transabdominal pre-peritoneal repair for primary midline ventral hernias

Key Points

To assess the safety and feasibility of robot-assisted surgery for primary midline ventral hernia repair.
Performed robot-assisted transabdominal pre-peritoneal repair (R-TAPP) on cases of primary midline ventral hernias (PMVHs)
Monitored conversion rates to robot-assisted transabdominal retroperitoneal mesh repair (R-TARM)
Evaluated post-operative pain levels and complication rates.
R-TAPP was found to be safe and feasible in most cases
Short learning curve of about 20 cases for surgeons
Good mesh-to-defect area ratio and mild post-operative pain reported

Abstract

R-TAPP is safe and feasible in most cases of PMVHs with a short learning curve of approximately 20 cases. Conversion to R-TARM, through the same port positions, may be required in lower BMI patients. R-TAPP affords a good mesh-to-defect area ratio with mild post-operative pain. It has an acceptable perioperative and early post-operative complication profile.

Short-term results of robot-assisted transabdominal pre-peritoneal repair for primary midline ventral hernias

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