Robotic vs Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair: Which Is Better?

Robotic or laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair—which should you choose? Dr. Jordan Shively explains why he prefers robotic surgery, where its technical advantages can help, and what patients should consider before choosing an approach. This video compares wristed instruments, 3D visualization, and surgical control, including repairs involving scar tissue, previous prostate surgery, large hernias, and selected emergencies. It also explores operative time, hospital costs versus patient expenses, and what the research says about pain, recovery, and outcomes. The discussion separates a surgeon’s personal preference from the question that matters to you: which approach best fits your hernia, anatomy, previous operations, and surgeon’s experience? CHAPTERS 00:00 Robotic vs laparoscopic: why I prefer the robot 00:37 What both hernia repairs have in common 01:29 Wristed instruments and surgical control 02:00 3D vision and magnification 02:47 Scar tissue and previous hernia surgery 03:00 Hernia repair after prostate surgery 03:41 Large inguinal hernia repairs 04:36 Trapped bowel and emergency hernia surgery 05:06 Why safety determines the approach 05:33 Operative time and surgeon experience 05:58 Hospital costs vs your out-of-pocket costs Watch next: Robotic vs. Open Hernia Repair. Subscribe for clear explanations of hernias, surgery, and the decisions patients face before an operation. Dr. Jordan Shively, DO | General & Robotic Surgery This video provides general education. Discuss your individual treatment options with your surgeon. Hashtags #HerniaRepair #RoboticSurgery #InguinalHernia