EDUCATION

Through our Education page, we aim at providing our members with the lastest data on Hernia studies in Asia Pacific. Please bookmark this page for regular updates. In the meantime, please feel free to browse the website of our associations counterparts around the world. We encourage global knowledge and know-how sharing.

See below a number of useful links providing high level educational information on Hernia

HERNIA FOCUS

Hernia Statistics

Hernia operations are among the most common procedures performed today.

Most hernias result from a tear in the lining, or fascia, beneath the abdominal muscles, allowing the intestines to protrude. In many cases, this process begins at birth and is an inherited condition.

While far more common in men, they are quite frequent in women as well. These hernia affect people of all age groups, from infants to seniors.

Four different types of hernias account for almost 100 % of the hernias repaired by surgeons.

The Society will:

  • Organize meetings for presentation and discussion of scientific material
  • Support cooperation in educational activities around the Asia-Pacific Region
  • Support and undertake projects of scientific interest in the subject of hernia that will deserve the goal and the mission of the Society
Type Location Frequency Defect
Inguinal Groin 93% Fascia
Incisional Entire Abdomen 5% Fascia
Ventral/umbilical Upper Abdomen 1% Fascia

More common in males than females.

  • Indirect hernias – most common overall
  • Femoral hernias – more common in females.
  • Most common side for inguinal and femoral hernias is the right side; explanation: delay atrophy of processus vaginalis
  • Most common complication is strangulation; highest rate – femoral hernias

Statistics by Country for Inguinal hernia

Source: www.wrongdiagnosis.com

HERNIA JOURNAL

HERNIA JOURNAL

DESCRIPTION

“Hernia” was created in 1997 with the purpose of promoting clinical studies and basic research as they apply to groin hernias, internal hernias, the abdominal wall (anterior and postero-lateral aspects), the diaphragm and the perineum. “Hernia” is the official organ of the European Hernia Society (GREPA), established in 1979, for the American Hernia Society (AHS) established in 1997, as well as for the Hellenic Hernia Association founded in 1999. These two associations have common objectives: the promotion of abdominal wall and hernia surgery in all its aspects, the study of anatomical, physiological, pathological and therapeutic issues concerning the abdominal wall and hernias, the creation of associated groups which will promote research and teaching in this field, the development of interdisciplinary relations. “Hernia” is a journal written by surgeons who have made abdominal wall surgery their special field of interest. As a distinct publication, its adepts come from general surgery as well as various sub-specialities

EDITORIAL BOARD

Editors-in-Chief

Prof. Marc Miserez
Prof. Volker Schumpelick
Robert J. Fitzgibbons, Jr., MD, FACS

Hernia Journal

The Hernia Journal is the official journal of the Asia Pacific Hernia Society (along with American Hernia Society & European Hernia Society)

The World Journal of Hernia and Abdominal Wall Surgery

Editors-in-Chief:

  • Prof. Marc Miserez
  • Prof. Volker Schumpelick
  • Robert J. Fitzgibbons, Jr., MD, FACS

ISSN: 1265-4906 (print version)

ISSN: 1248-9204 (electronic version)

Journal no. 10029

Springer Paris

Hernia Text Book

An APHS initiative

ENDOSCOPIC REPAIR OF ABDOMINAL WALL HERNIAS

Publisher Byword Viva Publishers Private Limited

Edited By Dr. Pradeep Chowbey

ISBN 978-81-8193-088-0

Published Year 2012

Subject Hernia Repair

Hernia Text Book

HERNIA TEXT BOOK - AN APHS INITIATIVE

TECHNIQUES OF ABDOMINAL WALL HERNIA REPAIR
The Asia Pacific Hernia Society has taken an initiative to produce a text-book on hernia repair “Techniques of Abdominal Wall Hernia Repair”.

The book is aimed at the practising herniologist and shall provide a  ready reference. The content andemphasis in the book is on a practical, hands on approach. Currently used techniques in hernia repair (both open and laparoscopic) shall be described in lucid detail with plenty of intraoperative photographs and illusitrations.

The book will be published by Springer International Written in an easy-to-read format, this full-colour book equips the general surgeon with do-it-yourself techniques using a step-by-step approach to endoscopic repair of hernias of the groin and abdominal wall hernias of the groin and abdominal wall. The highlights of the book include:

  • A new, simple and practical classification for abdominal wall hernias
  • Line diagrams as well as corresponding photographs to delineate the endoscopic anatomy
  • Innovations to reduce the cost of surgery Anesthetic implications for endohernia repair

  • This reference guide is invaluable for the young, aspiring surgeon as well as the trained laparoscopic surgeon.

Accreditation of Centre of excellence in hernia and Course endorsement rules

PREREQUISITES 1/2

  1. The Course must be directed or coordinated by a member of the APHS.
  2. The Centre must offer a variety of hernia repair of both open and laparoscopic techniques with clinical outcome audited or published in peer-reviewed journals.
  3. Three or more courses must be held per year at the Centre/Hospital in the surgical fields and at least two hernia courses per year.
  4. The Centre must be equipped with adequate facilities for lectures and hands-on training on dry and wet facilities. Virtual surgical simulators are If livetissue training is involved, this must follow the worldwide accepted rules for a good record of animal care (see IACUC guidelines at www.iacuc.org).

PREREQUISITES 2/2

  1. The course director and faculty members must have appropriate clinical and/or laboratory expertise to educate the participants. If live surgery procedures areperformed, instructors must have adequate clinical experience in those procedures.
  2. The Curriculum of the Centre/Course must teach and include: Patient selection; Instrumentation; Clinical outcome; Surgical procedures and technique;Follow-up; Pre- and postoperative care, Complications, etc.
  3. The Institution organizing the course must offer CME credits

BENEFITS

  1. The endorsed Centre will be listed on the APHS website.
  2. The Courses will be promoted and listed on the APHS website.
  3. The Course Director may include the APHS Endorsement Statement on promotional brochures and course materials.
  4. The Centres and Courses will be promoted during the APHS Annual Meetings.

REQUIREMENTS

  1. Provide all the required information
  2. A letter from the institution’s animal care committee or similar body to certify the approval of live tissue
  3. Printed materials (syllabus, reprints, CD-Rom, videos, ) distributed during the course.
  4. Brochures of two previous courses organized at the institution/Centre applying for course endorsement.
  5. Evaluation results for at least two courses previously organized at the institution/Centre applying for course endorsement.
  6. An Application Fee of US$ 300 (valid for one year only). The application fee is not reimbursed if the endorsement is not approved.

Join Your Colleagues and Friends at These Hernia Meetings

20th Annual Congress of the Asia Pacific Hernia Society (APHS)

September 18 @ 8:00 am - September 20 @ 5:00 pm

Sep 21 | MALAYSIA, PENANG
18th Annual International Congress of the Asia Pacific Hernia Society
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