Trends in minimally invasive and open inguinal hernia repair: an analysis of ACGME general surgery case logs

ConclusionsACGME case log data indicates a trend of general surgery residents logging overall fewer numbers of open inguinal and femoral hernia repairs, and a larger proportion of open repairs by chief residents. This trend warrants attention and further study as it may represent a skill or knowledge gap with significant impact of surgical training.
Source: Surgical Endoscopy - Category: Surgery Source Type: research