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01-01-2014 | Technical Note -- Neurosurgical Techniques

Robot-assisted triple neurectomy for iatrogenic inguinal pain: a technical note

Authors: Mark A. Mahan, Andrew K. Kader, Justin M. Brown

Published in: Acta Neurochirurgica | Issue 1/2014

Abstract

Background

Painful neuromas are a relatively common complication of hernia and abdominal wall surgery.

Objective

Surgical neurectomy has the potential to to provide durable relief for chronic pain; however, current surgical approaches are not without morbidity or anatomical challenges.We sought a surgical alternative.

Methods

In the treatment of a case of incapacitating inguinal pain, we performed an anterior transperitoneal approach using a surgical robot.

Results

This approach was facile and provided elegant anatomical visualization.

Conclusion

This case describes the first known robot-assisted laparoscopic triple neurectomy and details a simplified, transperitoneal approach.

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Title: Robot-assisted triple neurectomy for iatrogenic inguinal pain: a technical note
Authors: Mark A. Mahan
Andrew K. Kader
Justin M. Brown
Publication date: 01-01-2014
Publisher: Springer Vienna
Published in: Acta Neurochirurgica / Issue 1/2014
Print ISSN: 0001-6268
Electronic ISSN: 0942-0940
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00701-013-1857-z

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Robot-assisted triple neurectomy for iatrogenic inguinal pain: a technical note

Abstract

Background

Objective

Methods

Results

Conclusion

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Abstract

Background

Objective

Methods

Results

Conclusion

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