The challenges associated with open surgery for groin hernia are multifactorial. Some of them include wide linea alba resulting in peritoneal breach, placement of balloon trocar resulting in the dissection of muscle fibers, pneumoperitoneum, and balloon rupture in the preperitoneal space. To address the above issues, Docplexus , in association with the Hernia Society of India , has organized a masterclass on 11 th July 2020 at 4 pm . In this session, experts will address the challenges associated with open surgery for groin hernia and measures to circumvent these challenges. Speakers and schedule: 4:00 โ€“ 4:05 PM โ€“ Welcome address by Dr. Ramesh Agarwalla. 4:05 โ€“ 4:15 PM โ€“ Applied open surgical anatomy of the groin by Dr.

Ajay Khanna. 4:20 โ€“ 4:30 PM โ€“ Local anesthesia for inguinal hernia repair by Dr. M.G. Bhat. 4:35 โ€“ 4:45 PM โ€“ The original Lichtenstein repair by Dr. Ramesh Punjani. 4:50โ€ฆ