Optimizing robotic approach to ventral hernia repair: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis between preperitoneal versus retromuscular repair
Both robotic extraperitoneal approaches are safe and effective. Rv-TAPP offers shorter operative time and lower wound morbidity without increasing recurrence rates, favouring its use in small to medium-sized or primary ventral defects. Retromuscular repair remains preferred for large or complex hernias, underscoring their complementary roles in contemporary hernia repair.
Authors
- Sara Lauricella (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3295-6264)
- Gianlorenzo Dionigi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0864-6087)
- Francesco Brucchi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3191-4369)
- Sofia Esposito (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0907-4634)
- Roberto Cirocchi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2457-0636)
- Gianpaolo Formisano
- Richard Sassun
Institutions
- University of Modena and Reggio Emilia (IT)
- University of Milan (IT)
- University of Perugia (IT)
- Santa Maria Nuova Hospital (IT)
- Azienda Unita' Sanitaria Locale Di Modena (IT)
- Ospedale San Paolo (IT)
- IRCCS Istituto Auxologico Italiano (IT)
- Istituti di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IT)
- Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori (IT)
- National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Robotic Surgery
- Published
- 2025-12-22
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s11701-025-03076-9
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Hernia repair and management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.01