Core Skills: Abdominal Wall Hernia

About

This workshop serves as the first step towards understanding anatomy, pathophysiology and complex abdominal wall issues in a rapidly evolving subspecialty involving cutting edge research and newer operative techniques.  
 

Workshop Content

This workshop will feature one expert faculty member per cadaveric station:

Morning Open Surgical Sessions

Presentation:

• Anatomy - Groin
• Cadaveric Practical Session:
• Open repair of inguinal hernia 
• Open repair of femoral hernia (Low Approach)

Presentation:

• Anatomy - Umbilicus and Linea Alba
   

Presentations - Clinical Cases:

• Umbilical hernia
• Paraumbilical hernia
• Practical Sessions: 
• Open repair of umbilical hernia
• Open repair of paraumbilical hernia

Afternoon Laparoscopic  Surgical Sessions

Practical Sessions: 

• Ergonomics
• Entry techniques
• Trocar placement
• Instrument placement 
• Role of the assistant

Presentations:

• Anatomy - Extra peritoneal approach
• Clinical case of recurring inguinal hernia
• Practical Sessions - Laparoscopic TEP: 
• Left Total Extraperitoneal approach
• Right laparoscopic Transabdominal Pre-Peritoneal (TAPP)

Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate the ability to securely close a surgical wound using a subcuticular suture technique
• Discuss the anatomy of the abdominal wall, inguinal and femoral regions relevant to ventral and groin hernias
• Demonstrate safe and ergonomically sound minimum access techniques
• Perform open ventral hernia repairs and laparoscopic groin hernia repairs under supervision

2025 Fee

WA Participant: $1030
Non-WA Participant: $1185
Theatre Nurse: Free of charge

CTEC Terms and Conditions

COVID-19 Workshop Information for participants

Workshop content, date and convenors may be subject  to change or cancellation due to unforeseen circumstances.