Robot-assisted Treatment of Epigastric Hernias With a Suprapubic Approach.

Journal: Surgical laparoscopy, endoscopy & percutaneous techniques
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Robot-assisted ventral hernia repair has shown itself to be feasible and safe in abdominal wall surgery. Presently, the ports are placed laterally to meet the distance from the fascial defect. The aim of our study is to report our experience of epigastric hernia treatment with trocar insertion in the suprapubic region.

Authors

  • Ramon Pini
    Department of Surgery, Regional Hospital of Bellinzona e Valli, Bellinzona.
  • Matteo Di Giuseppe
    Department of Surgery, Regional Hospital of Bellinzona e Valli, Bellinzona.
  • Johannes M A Toti
    Department of Surgery, Regional Hospital of Bellinzona e Valli, Bellinzona.
  • Francesco Mongelli
    Department of Surgery, Regional Hospital of Lugano, Lugano, Switzerland.
  • Maria Marcantonio
    Department of Surgery, Regional Hospital of Bellinzona e Valli, Bellinzona.
  • Sebastiano Spampatti
    Department of Surgery, Regional Hospital of Bellinzona e Valli, Bellinzona.
  • Davide La Regina
    Department of Surgery, Regional Hospital of Bellinzona e Valli, Bellinzona.