Robotic Minimally Invasive Inguinal Hernia Repair With Dexter

Robotic Minimally Invasive Inguinal Hernia Repair With Dexter

This study aims to confirm the perioperative and early postoperative safety and clinical performance (efficacy) of the Dexter Robotic System, in patients undergoing primary transperitoneal unilateral or bilateral inguinal hernia repair.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Aged > 18 years
• Patients planned to undergo elective robot-assisted and laparoscopic surgery for primary unilateral or bilateral inguinal hernia repair using one camera port, two ports for the manipulating instruments, and additional ports as needed.
• Able to provide Informed Consent according to local regulation

Exclusion Criteria:

• Morbidly obese patients (BMI > 40)
• Any relative and absolute contraindications for the use of conventional endoscopes and endoscopic surgical instruments
• Need for robotic stapling, advanced energy delivery, ultrasound, cryoablation and microwave energy delivery
• Bleeding diathesis
• Pregnancy
• Patients with pacemakers or internal defibrillators
• Any planned concomitant procedures
• Patient deprived of liberty by administrative or judicial decision or under legal guardianship
• Participation in another interventional clinical trial