For training both direct and indirect hernia repair, performed under local anaesthetic.  Accompanying the Trainer is a multimedia CD-ROM for self-directed lea

Skills

Repair of direct and indirect inguinal hernias involving:

• Recognition of anatomical landmarks and tissue planes
• Preparing the operating field
• Local anaesthesia and abdominal access
• Dissection of the spermatic cord
• Hernia reduction
• Mesh sizing and placement
• Mesh fixation
• Closure

Features

Model

• Detailed anatomy incorporating:
  • abdominal wall with the groin crease marked onto it
  • fat layer
  • muscle layers (external oblique, transversalis and internal oblique together)
  • ilio-inguinal nerve
  • Scarpa's facia
  • transversalis facia
  • peritoneum
  • spermatic cord, containing:
    testicular vessels, vas deferens, indirect hernia and genital branch of the genitor femoral nerve
  • inguinal ligament
• Hernia Blocks are quick and easy to replace during training courses
• Each Hernia Block is supplied with a simulated flat mesh (Mesh is for training purposes: NOT for clinical use)
• Clamps are provided to secure Trainer to edge of bench top
• Compact and portable

CD-ROM

• A self-directed program enabling trainees to learn the process of hernia repair
• Contains a step-by-step approach for both direct and indirect hernia repair, including:
  • patient selection
  • coverage of instruments and materials
  • illustrations to promote anatomical understanding
  • clinical video of the procedure
  • video of a complete open inguinal hernia repair procedure performed on the model