Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Laparoscopic versus Robotic (Hugo™ RAS) Bilateral Inguinal Hernia Repair: A Prospective Study

Riccardo Caruso, Emilio Vicente, Yolanda Quijano, Alessandro Broglio, Hipolito Duran, Eduardo Diaz, Isabel Fabra, Luis Malave, Pablo Ruiz, Gabriel Garabote, Yolanda Roldan Merino, Javier Nuñez Alfonsel, Valentina Ferri, Department of General Surgery, Sanchinarro University Hospital, Jose Camilo Cela University, IMIL Clinic, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria HM Hospitales

Surgical Innovation

Published online on May 14, 2026

Abstract

Surgical Innovation, Ahead of Print.
Bilateral inguinal hernia repair is one of the most frequently performed surgical procedures worldwide. The adoption of robotic-assisted surgery has introduced potential technical advantages; however, its cost-effectiveness compared with conventional ...