At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to:

• Explain the industry and society-sponsored training events study regarding outcomes of attending surgeons’ opinions
• Understand when to surgically treat asymptomatic inguinal hernias based on quality outcomes
• Know the risks and outcomes of the POPE procedure as it evolves based on ongoing review of accumulated medical record and self-reported outcomes data
• Discuss indications found in study of robotic hernia repair in obese patients
• Examine series of bariatric revisions for outlet obstruction following vertical banded gastroplasty to describe outcomes