Standardized porcine robotic transversus abdominis release training: the SPORT model.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Robotic platforms are increasingly adopted for complex abdominal wall reconstruction, yet transversus abdominis release (TAR) remains technically demanding with a steep learning curve. Structured training models are therefore essential to ensure safe implementation. Building on the experience of a previous model for inguinal hernia repair, the SPORT (Standardized POrcine Robotic Transversus abdominis release Training) model was developed as a stepwise, high-fidelity platform for robotic TAR.

Methods

Ethical approval was obtained (EC2021/067) under the Belgian Animal Use Act. Crossbred pigs (Landrace × Large White, 14-16 weeks, ~ 50 kg) underwent open and laparoscopic dissections to assess abdominal wall anatomy. Based on these findings, a structured stepwise rTAR

SUBMITTER: Brucchi F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12823681 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature