Robotic Single-Port Ventral Hernia Repair

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This prospective, single-centre study evaluates a novel robotic suprapubic, extraperitoneal, single-port technique (SP2 eTEP) for ventral hernia repair. It uses mesh reinforcement and may include diastasis repair, focusing on perioperative outcomes, safety, technical feasibility, and patient-reported quality of life and body image. Participants are followed for one year after surgery to assess recurrence and overall outcomes. The study is conducted with the da Vinci SP system and aims to determine if this approach reduces invasiveness and improves cosmetic results without compromising safety.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Adults with a primary midline ventral (umbilical or epigastric) classified as M1-M4 according to EHS classification with or without concomitant diastasis of the rectus abdominis muscles

Exclusion Criteria:

* Post-prostatectomy
* Post-preperitoneal mesh operation for inguinal hernia
* Laparotomy in the lower abdomen
* Caesarean section
* Pregnancy
* Contra-indication for general anaesthesia

Where it's running

• AZ Maria Middelares
  Ghent, East-Flanders, Belgium Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Filip Muysoms, MD, PhD — Algemeen Ziekenhuis Maria Middelares
• Study coordinator: Filip Muysoms, MD, PhD
• Email: filip.muysoms@gmail.com
• Phone: +32477325710

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.