Design of a comparative outcome analysis of open, laparoscopic, or robotic-assisted incisional or inguinal hernia repair utilizing surgeon experience and a novel follow-up model

In a recent publication, the International Guidelines for Groin Hernia Management by the European Hernia Society (EHS) recognized the need to individualize and tailor the surgical approach for hernia repair. There may be different opportunities for optimization of the surgical technique for surgeons performing open, laparoscopic, or robotic-assisted hernia repair. Robotic-assisted hernia repair is a relatively new minimally invasive surgical approach compared to laparoscopic and open repair. Currently, there is a lack of comparative prospective studies designed to evaluate long-term outcomes of patients undergoing robotic-assisted, laparoscopic, or open hernia repair.
Source: Contemporary Clinical Trials - Category: Radiology Authors: Source Type: research