The learning curve for the Shouldice Repair: a pilot analysis of post-training specialized surgeons at the Shouldice Hospital

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Authors

Christoph Paasch · Khoula Hospital

Richard Hunger · Universitätsklinikum Brandenburg an der Havel

Péter Szász · Queen's University

Ayse Yilbas · Fluidigm (Canada)

Fernando Antônio Campelo Spencer Netto · Hamad General Hospital

René Mantke · Universitätsklinikum Brandenburg an der Havel

Marguerite Mainprize

Abstract

The operating time plateaued after 78-88 Shouldice Repairs for the 4 surgeons trained and working at the Shouldice Hospital. A nonsignificant trend towards fewer complications were noted among late learning block cases.

Topics & Keywords

Hernia repair and management Pelvic and Acetabular Injuries Shoulder Injury and Treatment

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Hernia

Volume 29, Issue 1, pp. 70-70

DOI: 10.1007/s10029-024-03252-0

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