The document discusses the learning curve associated with laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair techniques. It notes that the learning curve for total extraperitoneal (TEP) repair is longer than for other hernia surgeries or transabdominal preperitoneal (TAPP) repair. Several sources suggest it may take 30 to 50 procedures or more to become proficient, and that outcomes like operating time and recurrence rates improve with increased experience.

1. TEP learning curve