Background. When a new surgical technique is brought into a department, it is often
experienced surgeons that learn it first and then pass it on to younger surgeons in training …

Background. When implementing a new surgical technique, the best method for didactic
learning has not been settled. There are basically two scenarios: the trainee goes to the …

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 …

Background: Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair is considered technically difficult. Although
a simulation-based curriculum has been developed to help trainees, access to simulation …

Background On the basis of lower incidence of postoperative pain and faster recovery
compared with open techniques, the laparoscopic transabdominal preperitoneal patch …

OBJECTIVE: The Lichtenstein inguinal hernia repair is commonly performed and suitable for
teaching basic surgical skills. The objective of this study is to evaluate the feasibility of this …

Background There are no publications addressing the level of experience Australian
surgical trainees achieve in inguinal hernia surgery. Internationally, some training boards …

Purpose: In surgery the term 'learning curve'is often used to describe the phenomenon of
acquiring the surgical skills to perform a specific operation safely, sufficiently and effectively …

Purpose Groin hernias are a common condition that can be treated with various surgical
techniques, including open surgery and laparoscopic approaches. Laparoscopic surgery …

Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair, especially the transabdominal preperitoneal (TAPP)
approach, is being performed increasingly worldwide. However, more complications are …