The robotic hernia surgery procedure is done under anaesthesia using small cuts. The aim is to restore the abdominal wall strength and place mesh in a safe and durable way so that the recurrence risk is reduced.

Step-by-Step: Robotic Hernia Surgery (High-Level)

Typical steps include:

Anaesthesia and positioning.
Small incisions and robotic docking.
Safe separation of tissue planes.
Hernia reduction and defect repair.
Mesh repair placement with secure fixation.
Closure and recovery monitoring.

The surgeon’s technique and correct mesh placement plane are key to long-term success.

Inguinal Hernia Repair Techniques

For an inguinal hernia, minimally invasive repairs usually involve placing mesh from inside the abdomen, using a technique chosen by the surgeon.

High-level approach concepts include:

TAPP/TEP methods (approach chosen by surgeon).
Protecting nerves and blood vessels.
Placing a mesh to cover the weak area and reduce recurrence.

Ventral Hernia and Abdominal Wall Reconstruction

Ventral hernia repair may require more complex steps because the defect can be larger and may involve muscle separation. In these cases, robotic surgery may be particularly useful because of better suturing control.

In complex ventral hernia cases, the goal includes:

Closing the defect and restoring abdominal wall function.
Abdominal wall reconstruction (selected cases).
Managing large defects and scar tissue from previous surgeries.
Selecting the right mesh type and placement layer.

Robotic Hernia Repair: Surgery & Recovery