The Hernia Essentials (HE) Didactic course is based on current international guidelines (EHS, APHS, SAGES, IEHS and HerniaSurge guidelines) on hernia management. The aim is to present a comprehensive training course for practicing surgeons on hernia management (both laparoscopic and open). A standard and uniform course content has been created that is delivered by APHS faculty at various locations within the Asia Pacific Region.

Course Content

Inguinal Anatomy

  • Anterior (open) view
  • Posterior (endolaparoscopic) view

Anatomy of Anterior Abdominal Wall

TEP Repair for Inguinal Hernia

Patient selection, preoperative considerations, anesthesia, patient position, initial access, port positions, surgical technique, post operative considerations, trouble shooting.

TAPP repair for Inguinal Hernia

Patient selection, preoperative considerations, anesthesia, patient position, initial access, port positions ,surgical technique, post operative considerations, trouble shooting.

Open (Lichtenstein) Hernia Repair

Preoperative considerations, anaesthesia, patient position, surgical technique, post operative considerations, trouble shooting.

Open Ventral / Incisional hernia repair

Principles of open repair, types of open repair, principles of component separation

Laparoscopic Ventral / Incisional Hernia Repair

Patient selection, preoperative considerations, anesthesia, patient position, initial access, port positions ,surgical technique, post operative considerations, trouble shooting.

Classification of hernia

Which hernia repair?

  • Mesh/ non mesh.
  • Laparoscopy / open.
  • TEP / TAPP
  • Individualisation of Treatment Options

Prosthesis and Fixation Devices

Decision Making in Inguinal Hernia Repair

  • Panel Discussion (All Faculty)

Decision Making in Ventral/Incisional Hernia Surgery

  • Panel Discussion (All Faculty)

Hernia Essentials Didactics