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Robot-assisted congenital diaphragmatic hernia repair in adults: A case series
1Department of General Surgery, Shin Kong Wu Ho-Su Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.
Rationale:
Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a rare condition predominantly affecting neonates, with only a few cases remaining undetected until adulthood. Surgical repair is the primary treatment approach for adults with confirmed CDH. Traditionally, these procedures include laparotomy, thoracotomy, and minimally invasive techniques such as thoracoscopy and laparoscopy. However, only a few cases of robotic diaphragmatic hernia repair have been reported in recent decades.
Patient Concerns:
The patients, aged 31 and 71 years, presented with atypical symptoms of chest tightness and fever. Imaging studies revealed a left-sided Bochdalek CDH in 1 patient and a right-sided Morgagni CDH in the other.
Diagnoses:
The patients were diagnosed as CDH in adult with different symptoms.
Interventions:
Both patients received robot-assisted diaphragmatic hernia repair at our institution.
Outcomes:
The patients received robotic-assisted diaphragmatic hernia repair with acceptable surgery outcome and safety. There was no complication or recurrence.
Lessons:
This case series indicates that the robotic transabdominal approach for CDH repair in adults can be an optimal minimally invasive approach for selected patients, demonstrating adequate surgical safety and favorable outcomes.
