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Core Skills: Abdominal Wall Hernia

Description

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.

Practical sessions feature one expert faculty member per cadaveric station.

Workshop Content
Morning Open Surgical Sessions
Presentation Session
Anatomy - Groin
 
Cadaveric Practical Sessions
Open repair of inguinal hernia
Open repair of femoral hernia (Low Approach)
 
Presentation Sessions
Anatomy - Umbiliceas and Linea Alba
Clinical Cases - Umbilical and paraumbilical hernia
 
Practical Sessions
Open repair of inguinal 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  - Recurring inguinal hernia
 
Practical Sessions - Laparscopic TEP
Left Total Extraperitoneal approach
Right laparoscopic Transabdominal Pre-Peritoneal (TAPP)

Learning Outcomes

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

Details

DATE: 26 July 2025

Cost:  
WA Participant: $1030
Non-WA Participant: $1185
Location: 
CTEC
The University of Western Australia
Entrance No.2
Hackett Drive, Crawley
Perth, Western Australia

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CPD Activity Details
Provider
CTEC
Domain
Educational Activities
Type
General Learning
Activity
Workshop / masterclass
CPD Hours
8h : 0m
Topic
Surgical Procedures and the Operative Environment
Audience
Medical practitioners
Applicable CAPE Aspects
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Effective Year

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