Robotic IPOM Ventrial Hernia Repair
Note: These techniques and cost-savings recommendations may not be universally applicable to all clinical scenarios. Adjustments and modifications may be necessary to ensure patient safety and quality of care and should be used only in the exclusive best professional judgement of the attending surgeon.
IPOM VENTRIAL HERNIA REPAIR
Performing a cost-effective robotic IPOM ventral hernia repair can be achieved with the following recommendations:
- 3 robotic arms are sufficient
- Utilizing only 2 instruments (the fenestrated bipolar grasper and the mega suture cut needle driver, or alternatively mega suture cut needled driver and hook cautery) is feasible
If you have questions pertaining to video case reviews or our exemplar videos, please reach out to one of CAVA’s Medical Directors.
Dr. Herb Coussons, MD
Dr. Rich Bloomberg, MD
Dr. Bill Skenderis, MD
This information is provided for educational purposes only.
Always rely on your clinical judgement when modifying your surgical technique.
