Robotic minimally invasive inguinal hernia repair with the Dexter robotic system™: A prospective multicenter clinical investigation.

Background: Robot-assisted transabdominal preperitoneal inguinal hernia repair (rTAPP) has been established with various robotic platforms. The Dexter robotic system is an open platform consisting of a sterile surgeon's console, two robotic instrument arms, and one robotic endoscope arm. This study aimed to confirm the perioperative and early postoperative safety and clinical performance of the Dexter system in patients undergoing primary transperitoneal inguinal hernia repair.

Retromuscular, periprosthetic drainage after hernioplasty with sublay mesh reinforcement in ventral hernias results in less retromuscular fluid collections but longer hospital stay and analgetic use with unclear effect on clinical outcome - a randomized controlled trial.

Purpose: To determine whether periprosthetic drain insertion for hernioplasty using sublay mesh augmentation influences retromuscular fluid collections (RFC) and the clinical course.

Methods: Forty-two patients with open repair of midline hernias (M2-4, W1, European Hernia Society classification) were allocated to groups with or without retromuscular drains. Subcutaneous drainages were used in both groups to avoid confounding from surgical site occurrences due to superficial, subcutaneous fluid collections.

The Combination of Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery: First Experience with the Dexter Robotic System™ in Visceral Surgery.

Introduction: For over two decades, abdominal surgical procedures have been safely performed robotically. After the first patent expiration, alternative robotic systems entered the market. The Dexter Robotic System™ is a small-format, modular, and robotic platform consisting of a surgeon's console, two patient carts with instrument arms, and one endoscope arm.

The first robotic-assisted hysterectomy below the bikini line with the Dexter robotic system™.

Background: Robotic-assisted hysterectomy (RAH) is a widely accepted minimally invasive approach for uterus removal. However, as RAH is typically performed in the umbilical region, it usually results in scars in cosmetically suboptimal locations. This is the first case of RAH with cervicosacropexy performed below the bikini line, using the new Dexter robotic system™.

C-Reactive Protein as Predictor for Infectious Complications after Robotic and Open Esophagectomies.

Introduction: The value of C-reactive protein (CRP) as a predictor of anastomotic leakage (AL) after esophagectomy has been addressed by numerous studies. Despite its increasing application, robotic esophagectomy (RAMIE) has not been considered separately yet in this context. We, therefore, aimed to evaluate the predictive value of CRP in RAMIE.