Robotic ventral hernia repair port placement

Port placement will depend on exact location and size of the hernia defect. Traditional port placement for a midline mid-abdominal ventral hernia includes three ports along the patient's right or left side. The ports should be spaced approximately 10 cm apart. Once the hernia is identified laparoscopically, the edge of the fascial defect is marked. In anticipation of at least 5 cm of mesh coverage, the ports should be placed at least 10 cm from this edge. In cases in which the hernia is located in the lower abdomen or epigastrium, consideration can be given to placement of the ports along the upper abdomen or lower abdomen, respectively.