This document provides an overview of the Shouldice Hospital, a specialized hospital located in Canada that focuses on abdominal wall hernia repairs. Some key details include: - Shouldice Hospital was established in 1945 and has repaired over 300,000 hernias with a 99% success rate. - It uses a unique method for hernia repairs that does not involve synthetic meshes and uses local anesthesia. Patients follow a four-day recovery program. - The hospital operates efficiently with a focus on quality, low costs and recurrence rates. It is able to treat patients for around $954 compared to $2000-4000 at other facilities. - Key aspects of its operations include careful patient screening, an emphasis on patient