REPORT ON THE INTERNATIONAL TRAINING “MODERN TRENDS IN SURGICAL TREATMENTS OF HERNIAS”
2025.11.25
1. Introduction
In accordance with the long-standing cooperation agreement between the Second State Central Hospital and the Hernia International Organization, the international on-site training titled “Modern Trends in Surgical Treatment of Hernias” was successfully organized for the 12th consecutive year. The training took place from May 26–31, 2025 at Darkhan-Uul Provincial General Hospital, and from June 2–7, 2025 at the Second State Central Hospital.
2. Participants
Mongolian Team
• Ts. Narmandakh – Honored Doctor of Mongolia; Chair of Surgical Council, Second State Central Hospital; Consultant Surgeon at the General Surgery Center; Master of Medical Science; Clinical Professor (Team Leader)
• Z. Sonor – Colorectal Surgeon, General Surgery Department, Second State Central Hospital; Master of Medical Science
• G. Gerelmaa – Resident Doctor, General Surgery Department, Second State Central Hospital
• D. Batdorj – Resident Doctor, General Surgery Department, Second State Central Hospital
International Volunteer Surgeons (Hernia International Organization)
• Robert Dudley Bohmer (MD, Consultant Surgeon) – Australia
• Hairul Anuar Ahmad (Ph.D, Consultant Surgeon) – Australia
• Dragomir Danailov Dardanov (Ph.D, Consultant Surgeon) – Bulgaria
• Zheng Andrew Zhang (MD, General Surgeon) – Australia
3. Training Attendance
A total of 92 participants — surgeons, residents, trainee doctors and nurses — attended the program. Participants represented public and private healthcare organizations from:
Darkhan-Uul, Orkhon, Govisümber provinces, and Sükhbaatar, Nalaikh, Baganuur, Bayanzurkh, Chingeltei, Songinokhairkhan districts.
4. Training Content and Academic Activities
In addition to the practical workplace-based sessions, theoretical lectures were conducted during and after surgeries in classroom format. Participants received detailed explanations and responses to their questions from the surgical instructors.
During this period, Dr. Hairul Anuar Ahmad also visited the Mongolia–Japan Hospital of the Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences, where discussions were held regarding potential future collaboration.
A particular highlight of this year’s training was the introduction and application of the self-gripping mesh, which enables automatic fixation to the abdominal wall without additional suturing.
5. Surgical Procedures Performed
Darkhan-Uul Provincial General Hospital
• Total surgeries performed: 21
• 11 open surgeries
• 10 laparoscopic abdominal surgeries
• 3 pediatric hernia surgeries
Second State Central Hospital
• Total surgeries performed: 21
• 16 open surgeries
• 5 laparoscopic abdominal surgeries
6. Conclusion
The program successfully strengthened the clinical experience and theoretical knowledge of Mongolian surgeons and healthcare professionals in advanced hernia treatment methods. The ongoing cooperation with the International Hernia Foundation continues to play a vital role in surgical capacity building, international partnership development, and the adoption of modern hernia repair technologies in Mongolia.
Report prepared by:
Z. Sonor — Colorectal Surgeon, General Surgery Department, Second State Central Hospital
Reviewed by:
Ts. Narmandakh — Honored Doctor of Mongolia, Consultant Surgeon, Second State Central Hospital