Using video collaboration to enhance hernia repair techniques
Official title: Video-based Collaborative Learning to Improve Ventral Hernia Repair
Funded at Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill · NIH-10754048 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping surgeons get better at fixing ventral hernias by learning from each other through videos, which could lead to safer surgeries and quicker recoveries for patients like you.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chapel Hill, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2018 |
| Project end | June 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2022 |
| Award (this year) | $310,352 |
| NIH project number | 7R01HS025989-06 |
| Project ID | NIH-10754048 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals scheduled for ventral hernia repair surgery.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not require ventral hernia repair or those with contraindications for surgery may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on improving the techniques used in ventral hernia repair through video-based collaborative learning among surgeons. By leveraging technology, the project aims to enhance surgical skills and decision-making, ultimately leading to better patient outcomes. The approach involves sharing best practices and experiences among healthcare professionals to refine surgical methods and address challenges faced during procedures. Patients can benefit from improved surgical techniques that may lead to fewer complications and faster recovery times.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer and more effective hernia repair surgeries for patients.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown that collaborative learning and technology can significantly improve surgical outcomes, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
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Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Greenberg, Caprice Christian — Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
- Study coordinator: Greenberg, Caprice Christian
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.