September 19, 2025Innovative Surgical SciencesOpen Access

Postoperative outcomes of inguinal hernia repair performed by surgical residents in routine clinical practice: a retrospective single-center analysis

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Retrospective analysis compares postoperative complications in inguinal hernia repairs by residents and specialists, indicating safety in training.

Resident participation in inguinal hernia repair does not increase postoperative complications.
Surgical trainees had longer laparoscopic operation times (94 min) compared to board-certified surgeons (70 min).
The TAPP technique significantly reduced postoperative complications (p < 0.001).
Inguinal hernia repairs performed by residents were predominantly open procedures, while specialists favored laparoscopic methods.

Oehler et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Retrospective analysis compares postoperative complications in inguinal hernia repairs by residents and specialists, indicating safety in training.