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Inguinal-Ventral & Complex Abdominal Wall Repair (CAWR) Surgery Advanced Course
Full immersion in hernia repairTechnology is shaping the future of surgery. Robotics, patient-specific 3D simulations, augmented intraoperative imaging, and advanced laparoscopic and endoscopic platforms now define modern personalized surgery.
This 3-day course provides comprehensive training in inguinal, ventral, and complex abdominal wall hernia management, combining live surgery, expert-led lectures, and hands-on laparoscopic sessions on live tissue. Participants can engage in real-time discussions with faculty while refining their operative skills.
By merging cutting-edge technology with evidence-based practice, the course equips surgeons to enhance surgical technique and improve patient outcomes.
Choose date and option
OPTION A
Theoretical sessions
OPTION B
Practical training on live tissue
No accommodation, no social program and no entertainment included in the registration fees for participants.
Course details
Course directors
- Prof S. MORALES-CONDE - University Hospital Virgen Macarena, Sevilla, Spain
- Prof J. MARESCAUX - IRCAD, Strasbourg, France
- Dr E. PARRA-DAVILA - Good samaritan Medical Center, West Palm Beach, US
- Dr F. MALCHER - Northwell Health, New York, US
Faculty
- U. BRACALE - University of Salerno, Fisciano, Italy
- D. CHEN - Mayo-Clinic, Rochester, US
- C. CLAUS - Hospital INC, Parana, Brasil
- A. D´URSO - Policlinico Umberto 1er - University la Sapienza, Rome, Italy
- A. FORGIONE - IRCAD, Strasbourg, France
- T. HENIFORD - Endeavor Health, Evanston, US
- M.IGNAT - Centre Hospitalier Inter-communal des Alpes du Sud, Gap, France
- I. INAN - University Hospital,Geneva, Switzerland
- V. RADU - Hyperclinica Medlife, Bucharest, Romania
- R. RIBERIRO - Private Practice, Florianopolis, Brasil
- B. ROMAIN - CHU de Hautepierre, Strasbourg, Franc
- C. STABILINI - University of Genova, Genova, Italy
- L. TOTTI - Federal Universoty of Rio Grande do Sul, Rio Grande Do Sul, Brasil
- H. VALENZUELA - Hospital Angeles del Carmen, Guadalajara, Mexico
Testimonials
Amazing organization and schedule respect. Lectures short enough to keep it essential
From Switzerland
Excellent course, it has been a wonderful experience
From Mexico
Wonderful course , informative
From Jordan
Great second day. Interesting discussion between the experts. Very thorough presentation. Great live surgery !
From France
Course objectives
- To provide the basic knowledge required for management of all types of abdominal wall defects
- To provide information about principles and properties of absorbable and non-absorbable surgical meshes
- To provide indications for surgical treatment and discuss operative complications
- To highlight technicalities of surgical interventions through the broadcasting of live procedures
- To allow real-time discussion between the operators and the surgeon trainees
- To provide hands-on sessions to improve skills in laparoscopic and robotic surgery through practice on live tissue under expert tutorial
- To describe postoperative clinical results and practical applications of evidence-based clinical medicine
Educational methods
- Interactive theoretical and video sessions between Faculty and course participants
- Live and pre-recorded operative demonstrations
- Hands-on session in laparoscopic and robotic hernia surgery on live tissue, under expert tutorial
CME credits &
accreditations
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Accommodation Policy
Cancellation Policy
Any cancellation or modification request must be sent by e-mail to IRCAD – please do not contact the hotel directly.- Full refund: if notified at least 10 days before the start of the course.
- Partial refund: if notified within 10 days before the course, one night's accommodation will be non-refundable.
- No refund: in case of no-show
Booking Policy
Rooms are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. The booking deadline is 10 days before the start of the course.
After this date, IRCAD cannot guarantee room availability, but you may still request accommodation and rooms will be allocated subject to availability.
In case of unavailability, we will do our best to re-accommodate you in a nearby hotel of equal standard.
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Please note: meals are not included in the hotel offer.
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