Robotic Hernia Repair
Minimally invasive hernia repair with the da Vinci Robotic Surgical System takes the human hand to the next level. This revolutionary procedure involves less pain, less blood loss and helps patients get back to their lives faster. It was first introduced in 2014 in the U.S, and proven to provide patient outcomes never would have been possible previously, especially for recurrent/ very complex hernia cases.
This cutting edge procedure is now available in Australia. Melbourne Hernia Centre is the first hernia clinic in Melbourne to offer advanced Robotic Hernia Repair. This revolutionary procedure is a minimally- invasive approach designed to suit many complex hernia cases, which otherwise would have to be open surgeries. The da Vinci Robot provides surgeons with enhanced capabilities, including high-definition 3D vision and a magnified view. The increased dexterity and visualisation that allows surgeons to safely perform an operation through small incisions as opposed to multiple incisions used in traditional operations.
This cutting edge procedure is now available in Australia. Melbourne Hernia Centre is the first hernia clinic in Melbourne to offer advanced Robotic Hernia Repair. This revolutionary procedure is a minimally- invasive approach designed to suit many complex hernia cases, which otherwise would have to be open surgeries. The da Vinci Robot provides surgeons with enhanced capabilities, including high-definition 3D vision and a magnified view. The increased dexterity and visualisation that allows surgeons to safely perform an operation through small incisions as opposed to multiple incisions used in traditional operations.
Diatasis Recti Repair- Abdominoplasty
Mr Karametos is one of the few Australian surgeons who offer Diatasis Recti ('abdominoplasty' 'tummy tuck' for abdominal separation) along with hernia repair. This is often achieved with the Robotic approach. Please make an initial appointment with us for assessment.
What is Robotic Hernia Repair like for patients
Your surgeon sits at a console next to you and operates using tiny instruments through a few small incisions. A camera provides a high-definition, 3D magnified view inside your body. Every hand movement your surgeon makes is translated by the da Vinci robotic surgical system in real time to bend and rotate the instruments with precision.
Your surgeon sits at a console next to you and operates using tiny instruments through a few small incisions. A camera provides a high-definition, 3D magnified view inside your body. Every hand movement your surgeon makes is translated by the da Vinci robotic surgical system in real time to bend and rotate the instruments with precision.
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A review of published studies along with our experience at Melbourne Hernia Centre suggests potential benefits of a robotic hernia repair include:
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The following operating video demonstrates how Mr Karametos repaired a Recurrent (Revisional) Inguinal Hernia utilising the robot-assisted laparoscopic approach.
