Anterior Abdominal Wall Pseudohernias After Anatomic Lung Resection: Incidence and Risk Factors

Robotic surgery and cryoablation are associated with an increased risk of pseudohernias, and the incidence may be higher than previous case reports suggest. Possible explanations are decreased tactile feedback, larger-diameter trocars, and lower intercostal access levels, leading to thoracoabdominal nerve damage. Understanding the incidence and risk factors for pseudohernias may inform surgical practices to improve patient outcomes and quality of life.