Evaluation of single-port robotic initial treatment of hernias (ESPRITH study): an initial case series following the IDEAL framework

This IDEAL Stage 1 case series demonstrates the technical feasibility of single-port (SP) robotic hernia repair in selected patients with inguinal and ventral hernias, with no intraoperative or early postoperative complications observed. These preliminary findings support further prospective IDEAL Stage 2-3 studies with larger cohorts, standardized techniques, and long-term follow-up to validate safety and comparative outcomes.