Robotic voluminous paraesophageal hernia repair: a case report and review of the literature

ConclusionsVarious reports published in the literature suggested that the robot-assisted approach was effective and was associated with very low postoperative morbidity and was accompanied by satisfactory symptomatic and anatomical radiological outcomes during a follow-up period.The robotic approach to paraesophageal repair is safe and effective with low complication rates. With increased experience, the operative time, length of stay, and complications decrease without compromising surgical principles.

Source: Journal of Medical Case Reports - February 3, 2020 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research