The Perceptions of Cancer Patients Regarding the Causes and Preventability of Unplanned Hospital Admissions.

Objective: The objective of this study was to determine the attitudes of oncology patients regarding the causes and preventability of unplanned hospitalizations.

Methods: Convenience sample using a 36-question survey instrument adapted from prior studies of hospital readmissions.

Results: A total of 95 evaluable patients answered >75% of survey items.

Comparative review of outcomes: laparoscopic and robotic enhanced-view totally extraperitoneal (eTEP) access retrorectus repairs.

Background: Building on the principles of eTEP access, described by Dr. Jorge Daes, our group has previously described and standardized a novel minimally invasive approach to restoration of the linea alba and repair of lateral atypical defects of the abdominal wall. The purpose of this report is to present comparative analysis of laparoscopic and robotic eTEP access retrorectus repairs.