OC-002 CREATING THE INFRASTRUCTURE TO MAKE HERNIA RESEARCH A REALITY

Abstract Background Research at hernia surgery centers is growing around the United States but what does it takes to make this research possible? The aim of study shed light on process creating and maintaining a program addressing quality improvement initiatives. Methods To create certain pieces are required within an institution, administration that supports phyisicians with expertise sufficient patient volume, staff including: managers, fellows, residents, advanced practice providers (APPs), nurses, statisticians, data abstractors, Instituitional Review Board (IRB), legal contracting, finance staff. Following IRB approval, was collected in prospective institutional outcomes database. database designed longinatudally track demographic, diagnosis, comorbidities, operative from index procedure through 20+ years follow-up. Data can then be queried analyzed answer meaningful questions. Results results aforementioned infrasctructure more than 400 peer-reviewed publications accepted 150 journals over 900 abstract submissions 100 national international conferences 22-year period 2000–2022. byproduct collection manuscript writing constant improvement, academic advancement, teaching for residents attendings, driving standards care. Conclusion With thoughtful planning correct implementation developed produce decades advance