Standardization and learning curve in laparoscopic hernia repair: experience of a high-volume center.
Francesco BrucchiFederica FerrainaEmilia MasciDavide FerraraLuca BotteroGiuseppe G FaillacePublished in: BMC surgery (2023)
The TAPP procedure appears, to date, comparable to the open inguinal approach in terms of recurrence, postoperative pain and speed of postoperative recovery. In this paper, the authors challenge the belief that TAPP is not suitable for surgeons in training. They advocate for a training pathway that involves gradually building surgical skills and expertise. This approach requires approximately 100 procedures to achieve proficiency.