Hugh McGregor #

Tune in to this special episode of the Hernia Hub Video Podcast – Unscripted, recorded live from the NZ Hernia Conference 2025 in Melbourne, featuring Hugh McGregor, President of the Australian & New Zealand Hernia Society.

In this compelling and candid conversation, Hugh shares insights into the evolution of hernia surgery across Australia and New Zealand, the challenges of surgical governance, and the urgent need for a national hernia registry. With over 100,000 hernia operations performed annually in ANZ — and limited oversight into outcomes — this episode tackles the responsibility of leadership in modern abdominal wall reconstruction. From robotic versus open techniques, complex mesh complications, bleeding control, and extra-peritoneal approaches, to training the next generation of hernia surgeons — this discussion blends philosophy, practicality, and forward-thinking innovation.

Whether you’re passionate about surgical excellence, interested in the future of robotic hernia repair, or invested in advancing abdominal wall reconstruction standards, this episode is essential viewing.

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