Short-term outcomes after open versus robot-assisted repair of ventral hernias: a nationwide database study.

Journal: Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery
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Abstract

PURPOSE: The robotic platform is widely implemented; however, evidence evaluating outcomes of robotic ventral hernia repair is still lacking. The aim of the study was to evaluate the short-term outcomes after open and robot-assisted repair of primary ventral and incisional hernias.

Authors

  • N A Henriksen
    Department of Surgery, Zealand University Hospital, Lykkebaekvej 1, 4600, Koege, Denmark. nadiahenriksen@gmail.com.
  • F Helgstrand
    Department of Surgery, Zealand University Hospital, Koege, Denmark.
  • K K Jensen
    Digestive Disease Center, Bispebjerg University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark.