OC-047 LEARNING CURVE IN HERNIA SURGERY- A REGISTER BASED STUDY

Abstract Aim The purpose of this study was to investigate the learning curve open anterior mesh repair for groin hernia by assessing recurrence rates, surgical complications, and operative times in relation number procedures performed trainees. Materials & Methods Nationwide data on residents were collected from Swedish Hernia Register between 2005 2020. Data analyzed a cohort carried out surgeons performing their first registered as resident. Repairs who had less than 30 repairs or any 1992–2005 excluded. Results group consisted 38 854 663 surgeons. complication rate increased 298/9884 (3.0%) 15 396/10978 (3.6%) 31–60 then decreased 4/945 (0.4%) after 240 ones. Mean operation time 79 minutes (standard deciation [SD] 26 minutes) 60 (SD 23 Recurrence rates remained unchanged during curve. Conclusions It is safe resident perform uncomplicated, elective, having completed at least procedures.