The aim of the present study is to investigate whether there are differences in indication for ventral hernia repair and surgical approach among hernia surgeons from different geographical regions of Denmark.
30 outpatient consultation will be taped and distributed among hernia surgeons in different regions of Denmark. The surgeon will then be asked to answer a questionnaire regarding the treatment and surgical technique.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
30
Køge Sygehus
Køge, Denmark
Differences in indication for ventral hernia repair
Number of patients offered a ventral hernia repair after primary consultation by different hernia specialists.
Time frame: 6 months
Differences in choice of surgical technique between surgeons
Which surgical approach does different surgeons offer patients with a ventral hernia
Time frame: 6 months
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