Dark Side of Robotic Abdominal Wall Reconstruction


Kudsi O. Y.

in: Robotic Hernia Surgery, Springer International Publishing Ag, pp.621-626, 2025 identifier

  • Publication Type: Book Chapter / Chapter Research Book
  • Publication Date: 2025
  • Doi Number: 10.1007/978-3-662-71630-4_84
  • Publisher: Springer International Publishing Ag
  • Page Numbers: pp.621-626
  • Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

In the last decade many have raised concerns about the safety, cost, and necessity of using robotic platforms for abdominal wall hernia, suggesting that the purported benefits might not justify the risks and expenses involved. Many also questioned whether surgeons receive adequate training to perform these highly specialized surgeries, hinting at potential gaps in education and credentialing processes. We seek to present a balanced perspective that underscores the value of robotic-assisted technologies in enhancing hernia outcomes and advancing surgical practice.