Surgical Techniques for Robotically-Assisted Laparoscopic Paraesophageal Hernia Repair

Ekeke, C. N., Vercauteren, M., Baker, N., & Sarkaria, I. (2019). Surgical Techniques for Robotically-Assisted Laparoscopic Paraesophageal Hernia Repair. Thoracic surgery clinics, 29(4), 369–377. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.thorsurg.2019.06.001

The surgical approach to giant paraesophageal hernia repair has evolved considerably, from an open approach to minimally invasive approaches. Laparoscopic and robotic-assisted approaches to giant paraesophageal hernia have been considered safe and are associated with less morbidity and mortality. Limited data exist comparing the efficacy between laparoscopic and robotic-assisted giant paraesophageal hernia repairs, but the benefits of robotic surgery include superior optics and freedom of motion, thus allowing surgeons to accomplish the key points in a successful repair without compromising patient outcomes.