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

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

Purpose Barriers to education in open and laparoscopic hernia repair technique include a
steep learning curve and reduced theatre time for junior surgical trainees. This is particularly …

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

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 The aim of our study was to modify our previously developed laparoscopic
ventral hernia (LVH) simulator to increase difficulty and then reassess validity and feasibility …

Introduction Residency/fellowship training in hernia repair is still too widely characterized by
the “see one, do one, teach one” model. The goal of this study was to perform a needs …

Introduction Ventral hernia repair cost the US healthcare system nearly 3 billion dollars
annually. Surgical repair is a critical competency for residents yet hernia recurrence rates …

Introduction Inguinal hernias are among the most common surgical diseases in Africa. The
current International HerniaSurge Guidelines recommend mesh-based surgical techniques …