The development and current status of robot-assisted hiatal hernia repair surgery

VernacularTitle:机器人辅助食管裂孔疝修补手术的发展历程及现状
Author: Maimaitiaili MAIMAITIMING ¹ ; Kelimu ABUDUREYIMU
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1. 新疆维吾尔自治区人民医院微创、疝和腹壁外科　新疆维吾尔自治区胃食管反流病与减肥代谢外科临床研究中心　新疆维吾尔自治区普外科与微创外科研究所，乌鲁木齐830002
Keywords: Robotics; Hernia, hiatal
From: Chinese Journal of General Surgery 2024;39(6):414-417
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Hiatal hernia (HH) is a common benign disease in the digestive system, where the stomach or other internal organs bulges and displaces into posterior mediastinum through the esophageal hiatus on the diaphragm, often accompanied by symptoms such as heartburn, acid reflux, and chest pain. Patients with symptoms that are unresponsive to medical treatment require surgical intervention for relief. In recent years, robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) has rapidly advanced, offering precise manipulation, three-dimensional visualization, and a flexible wrist-turning robotic arm, capable of filtering out hand tremors. These advantages have led to the increasing use of RAS in HH repair procedures. This article provides a summary and analysis of RAS for the treatment of HH.