Laparoscopic versus robotic TAPP/TEP inguinal hernia repair: a multicenter, propensity score weighted study.

Journal: Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery
PMID: 37934377

Abstract

PURPOSE: The objective of this retrospective study was to assess safety and comparative clinical effectiveness of laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair (LIHR) and robot-assisted inguinal hernia repair (RIHR) from multi-institutional experience in Taiwan.

Authors

  • T-C Chao
    Department of Urology, Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, No. 289, JianGuo Road, Xindian District, New Taipei City, Taiwan.
  • H-Y Tung
    Taoyuan General Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare, Taoyuan, Taiwan.
  • C-H Tsai
    Taichung Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare, New Taipei City, Taiwan.
  • C-M Pen
    Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan.
  • C-C Wu
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Quanzhou First Hospital Affiliated to Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou, China. llc123@fjmu.edu.cn.
  • C-H Liao
    Cardinal Tien Hospital, New Taipei City, Taiwan.
  • Y-C Ou
    Tungs' Taichung Metro Harbor Hospital, New Taipei City, Taiwan.
  • C-C Tsai
    Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
  • S-D Yang
    Department of Urology, Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, No. 289, JianGuo Road, Xindian District, New Taipei City, Taiwan.
  • Y-C Tsai
    Department of Urology, Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, No. 289, JianGuo Road, Xindian District, New Taipei City, Taiwan. tsai1970523@yahoo.com.tw.

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