Background Inguinal hernias remain a challenging area of learning for medical students due
to its relatively complex anatomy. Modern curriculum delivery methods are conventionally …

Background A hernia repair open surgical simulation computer software was developed at
Imperial College London. A randomized controlled educational trial was conducted to …

Purpose The inguinal canal anatomy is of paramount clinical significance due to the
common occurrence of direct and indirect inguinal hernias. However, the inguinal canal is …

Objectives: Inguinal canal anatomy and hernia repair is difficult for medical students and
surgical residents to comprehend. Methods: Using low-cost material, a 3-dimensional …

Inguinal hernia repair procedures are often one of the first surgical procedures faced by
junior surgeons. The biggest challenge in this procedure for novice trainees is …

Purpose The anatomy of the inguinal region is notoriously challenging to master. We sought
to teach open inguinal hernia (OIH) and totally extraperitoneal (TEP) anatomy with …

Purpose Simulation training allows trainees to gain experience in a safe environment.
Computer simulation and animal models to practice a Lichtenstein open inguinal hernia …

Purpose Open repair of groin hernia is an essential skill for the general surgeon. This study
aimed to develop a low-cost hernia model based on a validated high-fidelity model and …

Purpose During surgical residency, many learning methods are available to learn an
inguinal hernia repair (IHR). This study aimed to investigate which learning methods are …

Despite the advantages of laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair over the open approach in
selected situations, laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair (LIHR) remains a challenge to teach …