OC-068 PORTUGUESE NATIONAL TRAINING IN HERNIA AND ABDOMINAL WALL SURGERY – THE RESIDENTS’ PERSPECTIVE

Abstract Abdominal Wall surgery is often considered the initial step in training of General Surgery residents. However, that not standardized. The resident committee Portuguese Society Hernia and (SPHPA) conducted a survey to general community, addressing inguinal incisional hernia surgery. Its aim was analyze reality abdominal wall Portugal. 100 answers were validated - 43 from specialists 57 residents; 56 district hospitals 44 central hospitals. had formal unit dedicated their institution. On treatment hernia, 99% responded most corrections are open although 80% answered laparoscopic performed 65.7% correction reserved for but 36% it appropriate start perfoming 3rd year residency. As 90% procedures corrections, 88% stated also performed. 52% residents operate laparoscopically 19% only started specialty; 34% consider this In conclusion, focus interest departments Portugal, them having units. There disparity between practice opinion when should start, exposing need greater standardization surgical training.