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Robotic Repair of a Symptomatic Perineal Hernia With Self-Fixating Synthetic Mesh.
Am Surg
September 2022
Department of Surgery, 70274The University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN, USA.
Article Synopsis
- Primary perineal hernias are uncommon and challenging to repair, with high recurrence rates around 50%.
- A case study is presented involving a 65-year-old woman with a herniated sigmoid colon, who successfully underwent robotic transabdominal repair using a synthetic mesh.
- This minimally invasive method allowed for same-day discharge, enhanced visualization, and reduced complications compared to traditional surgery.