“Perfect” – that’s what Dr. Gustavo Soares MD FACS, Brazilian Hernia Society, had to say about his abdominal wall repair experience on the Carina™ Platform during a recent cadaver lab series with us in Shanghai.

An expert in minimally invasive abdominal wall reconstruction, Dr. Soares demonstrated his creativity in using a variety of 3-arm configurations on Carina that collectively showcased unique advantages of True Modularity in performing multi-quadrant work.

He was especially pleased with Carina’s precision and reach, which allowed him to preserve vital structures and fascia while dissecting extensively in anticipation of making room for large meshes like those used in complex hernia repairs. During the lab, Dr. Soares performed all the maneuvers necessary to feel confident in Carina’s performance on ventral hernia repairs using eTEP and/or TAR as well as TAPP inguinal hernia repairs.

Highlight of the day: After using a single configuration to reach from diaphragm all the way to the pubis, Dr. Soares concluded that Carina has the potential to complete a bilateral inguinal hernia repair and a ventral hernia repair in one docking.

We are grateful to Dr. Soares for his invaluable expertise and insight. The wisdom and support from thought leaders like him are critical in our efforts to bring Carina Robotic Surgery to hospitals and patients across the globe!