title: The learning curve for laparoscopic hernia repair.
abstract: As with other laparoscopic procedures, the learning curve for laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair is longer than most surgeons anticipated. This, combined with a lack of familiarity with the preperitoneal anatomy and the simultaneous adoption of open tension-free hernioplasty, has made it difficult for surgeons to sustain enthusiasm for the laparoscopic hernia repair.
authors.affiliation: University Department of Surgery, Western Infirmary, Glasgow, Scotland.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Wright
authors.forename: P J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: O'Dwyer
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D002983:Clinical Competence; D004502:Education, Medical, Continuing; D013502:General Surgery / Q000193:education; D059685:Herniorrhaphy; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D011183:Postoperative Complications