Robotic Versus Open Ventral Hernia Repair

Launched by LUCAS BEFFA · Jul 21, 2022

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is comparing two different methods for repairing ventral hernias, which are bulges in the abdominal wall. One method is called open retromuscular repair, where the surgeon makes a larger cut to fix the hernia, and the other is robotic retromuscular repair, which uses advanced robotic tools to assist in the surgery. The goal is to see which method works better for patients.

To participate in this study, you need to be at least 18 years old and have a midline hernia that is between 7 and 15 centimeters wide. You should also have a body mass index (BMI) of 45 or lower. If you join the trial, you’ll be randomly assigned to one of the two surgery types, and your progress will be monitored over time. It's important to note that certain individuals, such as those under 18, pregnant women, or those with larger hernias, won't be eligible for this trial. The study is currently looking for participants, and everyone involved will receive care from skilled surgeons.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 18 years and older
• • 7 cm to 15 cm wide hernia midline defects
• • BMI less than or equal to 45
• • Patient deemed both an open and robotic candidate by operating surgeon
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • 17 years old or younger
• • prisoners
• • pregnant patients
• • Emergent patients
• • BMI greater than 45
• • Hernia defects less than 7 cm or greater than 15 cm in width