HUGO™ system robotic eTEP technique for ventral hernia repair. A step-by-step medial bottom–up approach
摘要
This study describes an innovative robotic extended totally extraperitoneal (eTEP) technique for ventral hernia repair via a medial bottom–up approach using the new HUGO™ system. The surgical steps and a novel setup guide for this approach are detailed. A 78-year-old male with an incisional umbilical hernia and concomitant rectus diastasis was treated using the HUGO™ system. The system’s modular design enabled a customized surgical approach. Robotic eTEP repair was performed via a medial bottom–up approach, and robotic trocars were placed in the hypogastric region. Single docking was sufficient. The procedure lasted 180 min, with no intraoperative complications. The patient’s postoperative recovery was uneventful, and a normal diet was resumed on the first postoperative day. The postoperative hospital stay was 7 days. Satisfactory outcomes without complications were observed during follow-up. This study introduced a novel robotic eTEP approach for abdominal wall hernia repair using the HUGO™ system, highlighting the medial bottom–up technique and an innovative docking configuration. The medial bottom–up robotic eTEP approach using the HUGO™ system is a feasible and promising technique for abdominal wall hernia repair. To evaluate long-term outcomes and broader applicability among surgeons experienced in robotic and retromuscular hernia repair, further studies are warranted.