Is YouTube a reliable tool for approaching Robotic-assisted Transabdominal Preperitoneal (RTAPP) surgery? a critical review of the available resources

Inguinal hernia is one of the most common surgical conditions, with an incidence of 27 to 43% in men and 3 to 6% in women. Surgical repair of inguinal hernia must adhere to the 10 golden rules to achieve optimal results. Robotic assisted transabdominal preperitoneal (RTAPP) is a relatively new technique for the management of this pathology. Trainee surgeons often review surgical videos to familiarize themselves with new techniques. The most reviewed video platform by surgeons in training is YouTube, 86 to 92% of trainee surgeons have used this platform to become acquainted with new surgical techniques. Due to the lack of peer review or medical verification, YouTube videos may represent an unreliable source of educational material The objective of this study is to perform a thorough critical analysis of the 10 most viewed Robotic assisted transabdominal preperitoneal (RTAPP) related videos on YouTube to determine their compliance with the ten golden rules.