Hernia Training Videos

Experiential history of hernia treatment parallels the history of surgery and continues to challenge the contemporary surgeon. Despite being one of the most commonly performed procedures worldwide, it has one of the most complex and challenging anatomies.

With the advent of laparoscopic approach, the challenge of performing a successful laparoscopic hernioplasty requires a thorough knowledge of the anatomy of the pelvis and groin as viewed through the laparoscope.
 
Below are a set of four videos from Dr Ian Martin (Consultant Hepatobilliary and Upper Gastro-Intestinal Surgery, The Wesley and Princess Alexandra Hospitals, Brisbane), an expert in the field. Hear how he approaches Hernia cases and view surgeries with step-by-step demonstrations of TAPP and TEP techniques.

PEARLS OF WISDOM CH 1 - Hear what Dr Ian Martin has to say about TAPP and TEP repairs, their relative merits and demerits.
PEARLS OF WISDOM CH 2 - Hear what Dr Ian Martin has to say about types of mesh, fixation methods and post operative management.
TRANSABDOMINAL PREPERITONEAL (TAPP REPAIR) TAPP procedure video with step-by-step instructions
TOTAL EXTRAPERITONEAL APPROACH (TEP REPAIR) TEP procedure video with step-by-step instructions