Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair Course: TAPP/TEP Approaches

Description

The 8th Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair Course: TAPP/TEP Approaches, organized by the Jesús Usón Minimally Invasive Surgery Center, is a highly specialized training program designed for general surgeons and specialists seeking to advance their skills in laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair using the TAPP and TEP techniques, currently considered gold standards in minimally invasive surgery. The course provides a comprehensive approach that integrates anatomical knowledge, indication criteria, and key technical aspects with intensive hands-on training in a highly specialized learning environment.

During the theoretical sessions, participants delve into the laparoscopic anatomy of the inguinal region, the peritoneal anatomical plane, and the indications for minimally invasive approaches, as well as the technical principles of TAPP and TEP procedures, including mesh selection, fixation systems, and complication prevention. These topics are reinforced with audiovisual material and case analyses, enabling a detailed understanding of each step of the surgical procedure.

The practical program is central to the course and takes place on experimental models, where participants perform TAPP and TEP approaches under direct faculty supervision, refining surgical technique, improving anatomical orientation, and optimizing laparoscopic ergonomics. The course also includes robotic surgery demonstrations, providing an up-to-date perspective on integrating robotic platforms in laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair. As part of the training process, knowledge and skills assessments are conducted, with structured analysis of outcomes and technical errors to promote continuous improvement and consolidation of competencies.

This training activity offers a high-level professional development opportunity aimed at improving surgical practice in abdominal wall surgery, facilitating direct knowledge transfer to clinical practice within an excellence-driven environment such as CCMIJU, characterized by its practical focus, scientific rigor, and commitment to patient safety and quality.

Course Directors:

Dr. Carlos Fernández Quesada (Hospital Perpetuo Socorro de Las Palmas, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria)

Dr. Francisco Alba Mesa (Hospiten Roca, Fernando Pessoa University, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria)

Dr. Francisco Miguel Sánchez Margallo (Scientific Director, CCMIJU)

Faculty:

Dr. Carlos Fernández Quesada (Hospital Perpetuo Socorro de Las Palmas, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria)

Dr. Francisco Alba Mesa (Hospiten Roca, Fernando Pessoa University, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria)

Technical Secretariat:

Belén García: bgarcia@ccmijesususon.com