Knowing and Fulfilling Expectations—Surgical Information on Hernia Surgery
摘要
Informing patients individually before invasive diagnostic, therapeutic, and particularly surgical procedures is one of the cardinal duties of responsible doctors. Any change in the basic technical requirements for a surgical procedure—such as the use of robot-assisted technology—therefore necessitates careful consideration of its impact on patient information. This article addresses the current requirements for patient information, specifically in the context of robot-assisted surgical procedures in hernia surgery.