Development of a comprehensive educational program forLaparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair and a randomized controlled trail for IncisionalHernia after abdomal surgery to Increase the safe and effectiv

Compared to “open” surgery, laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair done with 3 small incisions in the

abdominal wall, is associated with less pain and quicker recovery. Many surgeons are not comfortable

performing this operation since it can be challenging to learn. The purpose of this research program

is 1) to describe the practice patterns of surgeons and residents and to understand what their

educational needs are, 2) to develop educational programs of both knowledge and skill to ensure that

surgeons are competent, 3) to implement programs in regular surgical trainaing, 4) to evaluate the

impact of the educational programs by measuring performance in the operating room and patient

outcomes. We intend to perform a pilot study to analyze the incidence of incisional hernia one year

after laparoscopic colon resection using midline or transverse extraction incision. Covidien Inc.,

produces laparoscopic devices. It will benefit from this project by obtaining direct, relevant and

insightful information and feedback from users about the latest laparoscopic…………………TOBECONTINUED

Faculty Supervisor:

Liane Feldman;Melina Vassiliou

Student:

Partner:

Covidien Inc;Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology

University:

Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre

Program:

Accelerate

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