Outcomes of Robotic Transabdominal Retromuscular Repair: 3-Year Follow-up.

Background: Our study addresses the gap in ventral hernia repair literature, regarding the long-term effectiveness of robotic transabdominal retrorectus umbilical prosthetic repair (r-TARUP) for primary and incisional ventral hernias. This study aimed to report the 3-year recurrence rates and overall patient outcomes including quality of life.

Method: A retrospective review of prospective collected data analyzed 101 elective r-TARUP patients from August 2018 to January 2022.

Evolution of lipid profiles after bariatric surgery.

Background: The most commonly encountered dyslipidemia in obese individuals is characterized by a cluster of interrelated plasma lipid and lipoprotein abnormalities including hypertriglyceridemia, low HDL cholesterol values, and increased small, dense LDL cholesterol particles. The aim of this study was to assess the changes in lipid profiles at baseline (pre-operatively) and at follow-up (6, 12, and 18 months) after a laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGBP). A retrospective observational study was performed involving all patients who consecutively underwent a LRYGBP between January 1, 2007 and December 31, 2009.