Robotic Versus Laparoscopic Approach to Hiatal Hernia Repair: Results After 7 Years of Robotic Experience.

Journal: The American surgeon
Published Date: Aug 18, 2020

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Robotic hiatal hernia repair offers potential advantages over traditional laparoscopy, most notably enhanced visualization, improved ergonomics, and articulating instruments. The clinical outcomes, however, have not been adequately evaluated. We report outcomes of laparoscopic and robotic hiatal hernia repairs.

Authors

  • Sean C O'Connor
    Prisma Health Upstate, Greenville, SC, USA.
  • Matthew Mallard
    Prisma Health Upstate, Greenville, SC, USA.
  • Shivani S Desai
    University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville, SC, USA.
  • Francisco Couto
    Prisma Health Upstate, Greenville, SC, USA.
  • Matthew Gottlieb
    Summer Program for Undergraduate Research in Surgery, Prisma Health Upstate, Greenville, SC, USA.
  • Alex Ewing
    Division of Quality Management, Prisma Health, Upstate, Greenville, SC, USA.
  • William S Cobb
    University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville, SC, USA.
  • Alfredo M Carbonell
    University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville, SC, USA.
  • Jeremy A Warren
    University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville, SC, USA.

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