16.6% (n=273) of 2019 annual meeting attendees chose the Hernia learning theme.
Of 2019 annual meeting attendees interested in the Hernia learning theme, 18.9% (n=149) wanted to
articulate the benefits and drawbacks of open, laparoscopic and robotic inguinal hernia repair. At three-
month follow-up, 36.9% of those responding (n=19) reported inability to fully implement the intended
practice change.
Of 2019 annual meeting attendees interested in the Hernia learning theme, 15.8% (n=125) wanted to
identify situations preoperatively where various operative strategies need to be considered. At three-
month follow-up, 5.6% of those responding (n=18) reported inability to fully implement the intended
practice change.
Of 2019 annual meeting attendees interested in the Hernia learning theme, 12.9% (n=102) wanted to
evaluate patients with acute and chronic groin pain in a cost-effective manner. At three-month follow-up, 37.5% of those responding (n=16) reported inability to fully implement the intended practice
change.