Risk of Reoperation for Recurrence After Elective Primary Groin and Ventral Hernia Repair by Supervised Residents

Abstract

The findings of this study suggest that neither open nor laparoscopic repair of groin and ventral hernias performed by supervised residents appeared to be associated with a higher risk of reoperation for recurrence compared with the operations performed by specialists. This indicates that residents may safely perform elective hernia repair when supervised as part of their training curriculum.