Perspectives
hernia
A robotic system adds a significant overall cost to traditional laparoscopic
hernia repair. The cost of the medical and robotic devices and longer operative
times are the main factors driving the difference in costs. These costs should
be well known before starting any robotic public program.How to cite this article: Costa TN, Tustumi F, Ferros LSM, Colonno BB, Abdalla
RZ, Ribeiro-Junior U, et al. Robotic-assisted versus laparoscopic incisional
hernia repair: differences in direct costs from a Brazilian public institute
perspective. ABCD Arq Bras Cir Dig. 2022;35:e1714.
https://doi.org/10.1590/0102-672020220002e1714
