Safety and feasibility of emergency robot-assisted transabdominal preperitoneal repair for the treatment of incarcerated inguinal hernia: A retrospective study.

Journal: World journal of surgery
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Few studies assessed robotic in emergency setting and no solid evidence was demonstrated. The aim of this study was to evaluate the feasibility and safety of robot-assisted transabdominal preperitoneal (R-TAPP) repair for the treatment of incarcerated inguinal hernia.

Authors

  • Nicole Murgante Testa
    Department of Surgery, Bellinzona e Valli Regional Hospital, EOC, Bellinzona, Switzerland.
  • Francesco Mongelli
    Department of Surgery, Regional Hospital of Lugano, Lugano, Switzerland.
  • Flaminia Sabbatini
    Department of Surgery, Bellinzona e Valli Regional Hospital, EOC, Bellinzona, Switzerland.
  • Fabiano Iaquinandi
    Department of Surgery, Bellinzona e Valli Regional Hospital, EOC, Bellinzona, Switzerland.
  • Giorgio Prouse
    Department of Surgery, Bellinzona e Valli Regional Hospital, EOC, Bellinzona, Switzerland.
  • Ramon Pini
    Department of Surgery, Regional Hospital of Bellinzona e Valli, Bellinzona.
  • Davide La Regina
    Department of Surgery, Regional Hospital of Bellinzona e Valli, Bellinzona.