Hernia basecamp

Colorectal basecamp

Wrist basecamp

Hysteroscopy basecamp

CME post test

operative technique

The description of the laparoscopic cholecystectomy for acute cholecystitis covers all aspects of the surgical procedure used for the management of acute cholecystitis.

Operating room set up, position of patient and equipment, instruments used are thoroughly described. The technical key steps of the surgical procedure are presented in a step by step way: exploration, exposure, dissection, intraoperative cholangiography, ligation and division, extraction.

Consequently, this operating technique is well standardized for the management of this condition.

The description of the laparoscopic cholecystectomy for acute cholecystitis covers all aspects of the surgical procedure used for the management of acute cholecystitis.
Operating room set up, position of patient and equipment, instruments used are thoroughly described. The technical key steps of the surgical procedure are presented in a step by step way: exploration, exposure, dissection, intraoperative cholangiography, ligation and division, extraction.
Consequently, this operating technique is well standardized for the management of this condition.

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy for acute cholecystitis

В оперативной практике лапароскопической холецистэктомии при остром холецистите поэтапно описаны все аспекты ее выполнения: подготовка операционной и необходимого оборудования, ревизия, доступ к структурам треугольника Кало, выполнение интраоперационной холангиографии, клипирование и пересечение пузырного протока, выделение желчного пузыря из печеночного ложа, извлечение желчного пузыря

Лапароскопическая холецистэктомия при остром холецистите

La technique de cholécystectomie laparoscopique pour cholécystite aiguë présente tous les aspects de l'approche chirurgicale réalisée pour la prise en charge de la cholécystite aiguë.

L'agencement du bloc opératoire, la position du patient et du matériel, le choix des instruments sont détaillés. Les points techniques de cette intervention chirurgicale sont présentés étape par étape : exploration, exposition, dissection, technique, ligature/section, extraction, fin de l’intervention.

Cette approche est bien standardisée pour cette pathologie.

La technique de cholécystectomie laparoscopique pour cholécystite aiguë présente tous les aspects de l'approche chirurgicale réalisée pour la prise en charge de la cholécystite aiguë.
L'agencement du bloc opératoire, la position du patient et du matériel, le choix des instruments sont détaillés. Les points techniques de cette intervention chirurgicale sont présentés étape par étape : exploration, exposition, dissection, technique, ligature/section, extraction, fin de l’intervention.
Cette approche est bien standardisée pour cette pathologie.

Cholécystectomie laparoscopique pour cholécystite aiguë

Colecistectomía laparoscópica para colecistitis aguda

Answer the following 10 questions. You will find 4 answers for each of the 10 questions. Please note that 1 answer out of 4 is correct.

Check the one that is correct in the appropriate box.

- Identify the biliary anatomy and its variations 
- Discuss the potential intraoperative dangers 
- Describe the technique of laparoscopic cholecystectomy for acute cholecystitis

Описание лапароскопической адреналэктомии справа охватывает все аспекты хирургической техники при доброкачественных расстройствах синдрома Конна и Кушинга, небольших гормон-секретирующих опухолях и вирилизирующей аденоме. Представлена оснащенность операционной, положение пациента на операционном столе, инструменты и необходимое оборудование. Пошагово представлены ключевые этапы оперативного пособия.

Данная техника стандартизирована для проведения лапароскопической адреналэктомии справа.



Описание лапароскопической адреналэктомии справа охватывает все аспекты хирургической техники при доброкачественных расстройствах синдрома Конна и Кушинга, небольших гормон-секретирующих опухолях и вирилизирующей аденоме. Представлена оснащенность операционной, положение пациента на операционном столе, инструменты и необходимое оборудование. Пошагово представлены ключевые этапы оперативного пособия.
Данная техника стандартизирована для проведения лапароскопической адреналэктомии справа.


Лапароскопическая адреналэктомия справа

Suprarrenalectomía derecha laparoscópica

腹腔鏡下右副腎摘出術

以腹腔鏡進行右側腎上腺切除術

La technique de chirurgie de la surrénale : surrénalectomie droite laparoscopique présente tous les aspects de l'approche chirurgicale réalisée pour la prise en charge de petites tumeurs sécrétantes des surrénales, de syndrome de Conn, de syndrome de Cushing et d'adénome virilisant.

L'agencement du bloc opératoire, la position du patient et du matériel, le choix des instruments sont détaillés. Les points techniques de cette intervention chirurgicale sont présentés étape par étape : exploration, exposition, dissection, ligature des veines, ligature des artères, fin de l’intervention.

Cette approche est bien standardisée pour cette pathologie.

La technique de chirurgie de la surrénale : surrénalectomie droite laparoscopique présente tous les aspects de l'approche chirurgicale réalisée pour la prise en charge de petites tumeurs sécrétantes des surrénales, de syndrome de Conn, de syndrome de Cushing et d'adénome virilisant.
L'agencement du bloc opératoire, la position du patient et du matériel, le choix des instruments sont détaillés. Les points techniques de cette intervention chirurgicale sont présentés étape par étape : exploration, exposition, dissection, ligature des veines, ligature des artères, fin de l’intervention.
Cette approche est bien standardisée pour cette pathologie.

Chirurgie de la surrénale : surrénalectomie droite laparoscopique

The description of the laparoscopic right adrenalectomy covers all aspects of the surgical procedure used for the management of benign disorders (Conn's syndrome, small hormone-secreting tumors, Cushing's syndrome, small virilizing adenoma).

Operating room set up, position of patient and equipment, instruments used are thoroughly described. The technical key steps of the surgical procedure are presented in a step by step way: exploration, exposure, dissection, ligation of the veins, ligation of the arteries.

Consequently, this operating technique is well standardized for the management of this condition.

The description of the laparoscopic right adrenalectomy covers all aspects of the surgical procedure used for the management of benign disorders (Conn's syndrome, small hormone-secreting tumors, Cushing's syndrome, small virilizing adenoma).
Operating room set up, position of patient and equipment, instruments used are thoroughly described. The technical key steps of the surgical procedure are presented in a step by step way: exploration, exposure, dissection, ligation of the veins, ligation of the arteries.
Consequently, this operating technique is well standardized for the management of this condition.

Laparoscopic right adrenalectomy

surgical intervention video

Surrénalectomie droite par voie laparoscopique pour adénome de Conn à l'aide de ciseaux à ultrasons

Adrenalectomia direita laparoscópica para adenoma de Conn usando tesouras ultrassônicas


超声刀在Conn腺瘤切除术中的应用


El vídeo muestra todos los puntos claves en la realización de una adrenalectomía derecha con particular énfasis en el control hemostático del aporte sanguíneo.

Adrenalectomía derecha laparoscópica para adenoma de Conn utilizando el ultrasónico

This video very clearly displays all the salient points of the performance of a right adrenalectomy with particular emphasis on the control of the vascular supply.

After controlling the venous landmarks, the authors move to control the main arteries of the adrenal gland. The authors identify the medial and superior pedicles and completely dissect them, gaining control with a one-clip application. The medial pedicle is only 1cm from the aorta. Severe bleeding may ensue, so they control the superior pedicle originating from the diaphragmatic artery with a clip. Identifying these arteries allows the authors to perform a complete removal of the adrenal gland and its surrounding fat. They clearly identify the renal artery, the renal vein just above it, and the inferior pedicle, which is also controlled with a simple clip application. At this point, the gland can be completely mobilized medially and inferiorly.

Laparoscopic right adrenalectomy for Conn's adenoma using ultrasonic shears

At the end of this chapter, you should be able to:
- Identify the anatomy relevant to dissection 
- Describe the sequence of steps to safely perform laparoscopic right adrenalectomy 
- Describe variations and potential intraoperative dangers


video lecture

Anatomie antérieure de l'aine : dissection sur cadavre

In this key lecture, Prof. Yohann Renard outlines the anterior anatomy of the groin with a cadaveric dissection. Dr. Renard, MD, PhD does not have any conflicts of interest or financial ties to disclose.

Anterior anatomy of the groin: cadaveric dissection

In this key lecture, Dr. de Beaux focuses on the examination of the groin for hernias and groin pain. Dr. A De Beaux, MD, FRCS, MBChB has the following potential conflict of interest to disclose, receiving honoraria BBraun, BD Bard, Medtronic, CMR Surgical Proctor, and Tissium. He is the director of de Beaux Medical Services Ltd, Edinburgh Bariatric Surgeons LLC, British Journal of Surgery Society, the past president of British Hernia Society, the general secretary of the European Hernia Society, a council member of Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network, an executive committee member of the UEMS AWS, and co-producer of Hernia Basecamp. However, these industrial companies were never committed to the elaboration and running organization of Dr. De Beaux's lectures and videos. There is neither commercial publicity nor commercial promotion in Dr. De Beaux's lectures and videos.

Dr. A De Beaux, MD, FRCS, MBChB declares that he is fully committed to maintaining professional autonomy and independence in relation with the medical device Industry.

Dr. Andrew Charles de Beaux has no financial affiliations that would affect the content of his presentations.

Examination of the groin for hernias and groin pain

Examen de l'aine à la recherche de hernies et de douleurs inguinales

In this key lecture, Dr. Yohann Renard outlines the anatomy of the inguinal groin. Dr. Yohann Renard, MD, PhD does not have any conflicts of interest or financial ties to disclose.

Anatomy of the inguinal groin 

In this key lecture, Dr. David Chen outlines chronic pain. Dr. DC Chen, MD, FACS does not have any conflicts of interest or financial ties to disclose.

Chronic pain 

In this key lecture, Dr. East outlines local anesthesia for open inguinal hernia repair. Dr. B East, MD, PhD does not have any conflicts of interest or financial ties to disclose.

Local anesthesia for open inguinal hernia repair

In this key lecture, Dr. Kaufmann outlines imaging techniques in inguinal hernia. Dr. Ruth Kaufann, MD, PhD does not have any conflicts of interest or financial ties to disclose.

Imaging techniques in inguinal hernia

In this key lecture, Dr. East outlines emergency groin hernia repair. Dr. B East, MD, PhD does not have any conflicts of interest or financial ties to disclose.

Emergency groin hernia repair

In this key lecture, Dr. Andrew de Beaux, MD, FRCS, MBChB interviews Dr. Brian Cook, MD regarding anesthesiology techniques in hernia repair. Dr. A De Beaux, MD, FRCS, MBChB has the following potential conflict of interest to disclose, receiving honoraria BBraun, BD Bard, Medtronic, CMR Surgical Proctor, and Tissium. He is the director of de Beaux Medical Services Ltd, Edinburgh Bariatric Surgeons LLC, British Journal of Surgery Society, the past president of British Hernia Society, the general secretary of the European Hernia Society, a council member of Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network, an executive committee member of the UEMS AWS, and co-producer of Hernia Basecamp. However, these industrial companies were never committed to the elaboration and running organization of Dr. De Beaux's lectures and videos. There is neither commercial publicity nor commercial promotion in Dr. De Beaux's lectures and videos.

Dr. A De Beaux, MD, FRCS, MBChB declares that he is fully committed to maintaining professional autonomy and independence in relation with the medical device Industry.

Dr. Andrew Charles de Beaux has no financial affiliations that would affect the content of his presentations. Dr. Brian Cook, MD do not have any conflicts of interest or financial ties to disclose.

Anesthesiology techniques in hernia repair

In this video, Dr. Frederik Berrevoet focuses on incidence, risk factors, indication for treatment and classification of inguinal hernia. Dr. Berrevoet, MD, PhD, FACS does not have any conflicts of interest or financial ties to disclose.

Inguinal hernia: incidence, risk factors, indication for treatment and classification

In this educational video, Dr. Berrevoet focuses on inguinal hernias, and more specifically on the prevention and management of postoperative complications and recurrence. Dr. F Berrevoet, MD, PhD, FACS does not have any conflicts of interest or financial ties to disclose.

Inguinal hernia: prevention and management of postoperative complications and recurrence

- to have a solid knowledge of groin anatomical landmarks
- to know the preoperative work-up to establish the diagnosis of groin hernia
- to have a solid knowledge of preoperative anesthesia-related specifications
- to define mesh characteristics for appropriate groin hernia repair
- to know what risk factors need to be considered
- to know how to manage postoperative complications
- to know how to handle surgical complications after inguinal hernia repair surgery

Groin anatomy, preoperative and postoperative management of groin hernia

In this key lecture, Dr. Lars Jørgensen, MD, MSc, FACS, PhD focuses on inguinal hernias in female patients. Dr. Lars Jørgensen, MD, MSc, FACS, PhD does not have any conflicts of interest or financial ties to disclose. 

Inguinal hernias in female patients

In this key lecture, Dr. David C Chen, MD, FACS and Dr. Filip Muysoms, MD, PhD focus on the 10 golden rules to laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair. Dr. David C Chen, MD, FACS and Dr. Filip Muysoms, MD, PhD do not have any conflicts of interest or financial ties to disclose.

The 10 golden rules to laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair

In this key lecture, Dr. David Chen outlines the Lichtenstein approach. Dr. DC Chen, MD, FACS does not have any conflicts of interest or financial ties to disclose.

The Lichtenstein technique 

In this educational video, Dr. Cesare Stabilini focuses on non-surgical approaches to groin hernia. Dr. Cesare Stabilini, MD, PhD does not have any conflicts of interest or financial ties to disclose.

Non-surgical approaches to groin hernia

In this educational video featuring a masterclass in minimally invasive inguinal hernia surgery, the authors focus on the critical view of the myopectineal orifice (MPO). Authors do not have any conflicts of interest or financial ties to disclose.

The masterclass MIS inguinal hernia: critical view of the myopectineal orifice (insiders' edition)

In this educational video, Dr. Ralph Lorenz outlines the pros and cons related to pure tissue tissue repair for inguinal hernia. Dr. R Lorenz, MD does not have any conflicts of interest or financial ties to disclose.

Pure tissue repair for inguinal hernia: pros and cons

In this educational video, Dr. Andrew de Beaux focuses on femoral hernia in order to determine which approach is best. Dr. A De Beaux, MD, FRCS, MBChB has the following potential conflict of interest to disclose, receiving honoraria BBraun, BD Bard, Medtronic, CMR Surgical Proctor, and Tissium. He is the director of de Beaux Medical Services Ltd, Edinburgh Bariatric Surgeons LLC, British Journal of Surgery Society, the past president of British Hernia Society, the general secretary of the European Hernia Society, a council member of Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network, an executive committee member of the UEMS AWS, and co-producer of Hernia Basecamp. However, these industrial companies were never committed to the elaboration and running organization of Dr. De Beaux's lectures and videos. There is neither commercial publicity nor commercial promotion in Dr. De Beaux's lectures and videos.

Dr. A De Beaux, MD, FRCS, MBChB declares that he is fully committed to maintaining professional autonomy and independence in relation with the medical device Industry.

Dr. Andrew Charles de Beaux has no financial affiliations that would affect the content of his presentations.

Femoral hernia: which approach is best?

- to identify the current standards of care and operative procedures for the management of groin hernia patients undergoing open, laparoscopic, and/or robotic hernia repair surgery
- to describe the sequence of steps to safely perform the open Lichtenstein technique, the laparoscopic transabdominal preperitoneal (TAPP) approach, the total extraperitoneal (TEP) approach, as well as non-surgical techniques
- to understand the limitations to all procedures and the adequate use of these techniques for each specific patient within the patient’s care pathway
- to understand the variants of each technique for inguinal hernia repair

Groin hernia therapy

PDF reference

International guidelines for groin hernia management

In this key lecture, Dr. Marc Miserez outlines inguinal hernia guidelines. Dr. Marc Miserez, MD, PhD has the following conflicts of interest to declare, receiving consultancy and speaker's bureau fees from Bard and Medtronic, research fees as a chair for Duomed, as well as a research grant from FEG and Medtronic. However, these industrial companies were never committed to the elaboration and running organization of his lecture presentations. There is neither commercial publicity nor commercial promotion in his lectures. Dr. Marc Miserez, MD, PhD declares that he is fully committed to maintaining professional autonomy and independence in relation with the medical device Industry. Dr. Marc Miserez, MD, PhD declares that his lectures are fair, balanced, and free of commercial bias.

Inguinal hernia guidelines 

In this key lecture, Dr. Andrew de Beaux, MD, FRCS, MBChB looks into essential guidelines in hernia repair surgery. Dr. A De Beaux, MD, FRCS, MBChB has the following potential conflict of interest to disclose, receiving honoraria BBraun, BD Bard, Medtronic, CMR Surgical Proctor, and Tissium. He is the director of de Beaux Medical Services Ltd, Edinburgh Bariatric Surgeons LLC, British Journal of Surgery Society, the past president of British Hernia Society, the general secretary of the European Hernia Society, a council member of Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network, an executive committee member of the UEMS AWS, and co-producer of Hernia Basecamp. However, these industrial companies were never committed to the elaboration and running organization of Dr. De Beaux's lectures and videos. There is neither commercial publicity nor commercial promotion in Dr. De Beaux's lectures and videos.

Dr. A De Beaux, MD, FRCS, MBChB declares that he is fully committed to maintaining professional autonomy and independence in relation with the medical device Industry.

Dr. Andrew Charles de Beaux has no financial affiliations that would affect the content of his presentations.

Guidelines in hernia surgery - friend or foe?

Systematic review and guidelines for management of Scrotal Inguinal Hernias

- to have a solid understanding and knowledge of all general and specific management guidelines for groin hernia management that all surgeons must know and use in their daily practice as gold standard techniques to their patients worldwide
- to understand the rationale for clinical guidelines
- to understand how modern clinical guidelines are created
- to be aware of the surgical risk factors that can result in a midline incisional hernia developing after a laparotomy
- to be aware of the evidence around the assessment of a patient with a midline incisional hernia
- to be aware of the evidence around the choices of surgical management of incisional hernias, in addition to a number of key intraoperative decisions

Inguinal hernia guidelines

In this key lecture, Dr. David Chen outlines chronic pain after ventral hernia repair and the ways of prevention. Dr. DC Chen, MD, FACS does not have any conflicts of interest or financial ties to disclose.



Chronic pain after ventral hernia repair: how can I avoid it?

In this key lecture, Dr. Andrew de Beaux, MD, FRCS, MBChB looks into the clinical examination of the abdomen for primary ventral hernia. Dr. A De Beaux, MD, FRCS, MBChB has the following potential conflict of interest to disclose, receiving honoraria BBraun, BD Bard, Medtronic, CMR Surgical Proctor, and Tissium. He is the director of de Beaux Medical Services Ltd, Edinburgh Bariatric Surgeons LLC, British Journal of Surgery Society, the past president of British Hernia Society, the general secretary of the European Hernia Society, a council member of Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network, an executive committee member of the UEMS AWS, and co-producer of Hernia Basecamp. However, these industrial companies were never committed to the elaboration and running organization of Dr. De Beaux's lectures and videos. There is neither commercial publicity nor commercial promotion in Dr. De Beaux's lectures and videos.

Dr. A De Beaux, MD, FRCS, MBChB declares that he is fully committed to maintaining professional autonomy and independence in relation with the medical device Industry.

Dr. Andrew Charles de Beaux has no financial affiliations that would affect the content of his presentations.

Clinical examination of the abdomen for primary ventral hernia 

In this key lecture, Dr. Eric M Pauli, MD looks into imaging methods (US, CT, MRI). Dr. EM Pauli, MD, FACS, FASGE has the following potential conflict of interest to disclose, receiving speaking/teaching honoraria from Ovesco, C.R. Bard, and Medtronic, receiving research support from Cook Biotech, and C.R. Bard, receiving consultant fees from Boston Scientific, Cook, Actuated Biomedical, Baxter, Wells Fargo, and royalties from UpToDate and Springer. However, these industrial companies were never committed to the elaboration and running organization of this lecture. There is neither commercial publicity nor commercial promotion in this educational lecture.

Dr. EM Pauli, MD, FACS, FASGE declares that he is fully committed to maintaining professional autonomy and independence in relation with the medical device Industry.

This lecture is aimed to promote education among its learners, and Dr. EM Pauli, MD, FACS, FASGE declares that this lecture is fair, balanced, and free of commercial bias.

Imaging methods - US, CT, MRI

In this key lecture, Dr. Ian Daniels, MD, FRCS looks into complex abdominal wall reconstruction (CAWR), and focuses on the right tools available. Dr. Ian Daniels, MD, FRCS does not have any conflicts of interest or financial ties to disclose.

Complex abdominal wall reconstruction (CAWR): having the right tools available 

In this key lecture, Dr. Ben Griffiths, MD, FRCS addresses the topic of return to activity and abdominal binders. Dr. Ben Griffiths, MD, FRCS does not have any conflicts of interest or financial ties to disclose.

Return to activity, abdominal binders 

Anatomie chirurgicale endoscopique de la paroi abdominale

In this authoritative lecture, Dr. Radu, MD, PhD, FEBS-AWS outlines the endoscopic surgical anatomy of the abdominal wall. Dr. Radu, MD, PhD, FEBS-AWS has the following potential conflict of interest to disclose, receiving honoraria from Medtronic. However, Medtronic was never committed to the elaboration and running organization of this lecture. There is neither commercial publicity nor promotion in this lecture.



Dr. Radu, MD, PhD, FEBS-AWS declares that he is fully committed to maintaining professional autonomy and independence in relation with the medical device Industry.



This lecture is aimed to promote education among its learners, and Dr. Radu, MD, PhD, FEBS-AWS declares that this lecture is fair, balanced, and free of commercial bias.

Endoscopic surgical anatomy of the abdominal wall

Anatomie des hernies latérales de la paroi abdominale latérale 

In this authoritative lecture, Dr. Renard, MD, PhD outlines the anatomy of the lateral abdominal wall lateral hernias. Dr. Yohann Renard, MD, PhD does not have any conflicts of interest or financial ties to disclose.

Anatomy of the lateral abdominal wall lateral hernias 

In this key lecture, Dr. Adrian Park, MD, FRCSC, FACS, FCS (ECSA) presents an overview of abdominal wall anatomy, function, defects and their management. Dr. Adrian Park, MD, FRCSC, FACS, FCS (ECSA) does not have any conflicts of interest or financial ties to disclose.

Anatomy and function of the abdominal wall

Anatomie et fonction de la paroi abdominale


Nesta palestra magistral, o Dr. Adrian Park apresenta um panorama da anatomia da parede abdominal, sua função, defeitos e tratamento.


Anatomia e função da parede abdominal

In this key lecture, Dr. José Antonio Pereira, MD outlines the anatomical planes of the abdominal wall for abdominal wall reconstruction (AWR). Dr. José Antonio Pereira, MD, PhD does not have any conflicts of interest or financial ties to disclose.

Anatomy for abdominal wall reconstruction (AWR)

In this key lecture, Dr. Igor Belyansky, MD, FACS outlines the anatomical planes of the abdominal wall. Dr. Igor Belyansky, MD, FACS has conflicts of interest to declare, namely with IHC, Inc., Intuitive Surgical, Bard Davol, and Gore. However, these industrials are not committed to the elaboration of this video lecture. The content of this lecture is aimed to promote education among its learners, and although the author has these conflicts of interest, he declares that this lecture is fair, balanced, and free of commercial bias.

Understanding abdominal wall anatomy as it relates to abdominal wall reconstruction (AWR) 

- to have a solid knowledge of the anterior abdominal wall anatomy relating to primary ventral hernias
- to understand the function of the abdominal wall
- to be able to examine the abdomen with regard to a primary ventral hernia
- to know about appropriate preoperative work-up with regard to primary ventral hernia
- to be able to plan and inform on postoperative care
- to understand the indication for surgical repair for diastasis recti

Primary ventral hernia: anatomy, preoperative and postoperative recommendations 

In this key lecture, Dr. Yohan, Renard, MD, PhD and Dr. Filip Muysoms, MD, PhD focus on the abdominal wall anatomy, laying emphasis on the anatomical basis of the component separations. Dr. Yohann Renard, MD, PhD and Dr. Filip Muysoms, MD, PhD do not have any conflicts of interest or financial ties to disclose.

Abdominal wall anatomy, anatomical basis of the component separations

In this key lecture, Dr. Yohann Renard outlines the surgical anatomy of component separation. Dr. Yohann Renard, MD, PhD does not have any conflicts of interest or financial ties to disclose.



Surgical anatomy of component separation

In this key lecture, Dr. Frederik Berrevoet, MD, PhD, FACS looks into managing loss of domain - botulinum toxin (Botox) and preoperative progressive pneumoperitoneum (PPP). Dr. Frederik Berrevoet, MD, PhD, FACS does not have any conflicts of interest or financial ties to disclose.

Managing loss of domain - botulinum toxin (Botox) and preoperative progressive pneumoperitoneum (PPP)

In this key lecture, Dr. Filip Muysoms, MD, PhD focuses on the prevention of incisional hernias, considering the issue of resistance to adoption. Dr. Filip Muysoms declares that he has the following conflicts of interest to disclose: 

ArFiCo Surgical, as an Equity holder, Bard Davol for speaker’s honorarium and research grants, CMR Surgical as a consultant, Dynamesh for speaker’s honorarium and research grants, GORE WL & assoc. for speaker’s honorarium, Intuitive Surgical for speaker’s honorarium and proctorship, IHC Inc. as a shareholder, and Medtronic for speaker’s honorarium and consultancy fees. 

However, these industrial companies were never committed to the elaboration and running organization of his lecture presentations. There is neither commercial publicity nor commercial promotion in his lectures. Dr. Filip Muysoms, MD, PhD declares that he is fully committed to maintaining professional autonomy and independence in relation with the medical device Industry. Dr. Filip Muysoms declares that his lectures are fair, balanced, and free of commercial bias.

Prevention of incisional hernias? resistance to adoption

In this key lecture, Dr. Frederik Berrevoet, MD, PhD, FACS considers how to optimize patient risk factors preoperatively. Dr. Frederik Berrevoet, MD, PhD, FACS does not have any conflicts of interest or financial ties to disclose.

Optimizing patient risk factors preoperatively

In this educational video broadcasted during the British Hernia Society (BHS) Virtual conference (November 2-3, 2020), Dr. Alastair Windsor looks into ways to avoid disasters during abdominal wall reconstruction (AWR). Dr. Alastair Windsor, MD, FRCS does not have any conflicts of interest or financial ties to disclose.

Abdominal wall reconstruction (AWR): avoiding the disasters

- to have a solid knowledge of the anatomy of the abdominal wall
- to understand the anatomy of component separation techniques
- to be aware of the need for a multidisciplinary team (MDT) to assess patients for abdominal wall reconstruction (AWR)
- to understand the concept of loss of domain in abdominal wall reconstruction (AWR)
- to know how to manage postoperative complications
- to know how to prepare patients for best outcomes in abdominal wall reconstruction (AWR)

Incisional hernia: anatomy, preoperative and postoperative recommendations 

In this key lecture, Dr. Filip Muysoms stresses why an umbilical hernia is not just a hernia. Dr. Filip Muysoms declares that he has the following conflicts of interest to disclose: 

ArFiCo Surgical, as an Equity holder, Bard Davol for speaker’s honorarium and research grants, CMR Surgical as a consultant, Dynamesh for speaker’s honorarium and research grants, GORE WL & assoc. for speaker’s honorarium, Intuitive Surgical for speaker’s honorarium and proctorship, IHC Inc. as a shareholder, and Medtronic for speaker’s honorarium and consultancy fees. 

However, these industrial companies were never committed to the elaboration and running organization of his lecture presentations. There is neither commercial publicity nor commercial promotion in his lectures. Dr. Filip Muysoms, MD, PhD declares that he is fully committed to maintaining professional autonomy and independence in relation with the medical device Industry. Dr. Filip Muysoms declares that his lectures are fair, balanced, and free of commercial bias.

Umbilical hernia - not “just a hernia”

In this key lecture, Dr. Andrew de Beaux, MD, FRCS, MBChB addresses ventral hernia repair as a combined procedure - concomitant surgery and abdominal wall hernia. Dr. A De Beaux, MD, FRCS, MBChB has the following potential conflict of interest to disclose, receiving honoraria BBraun, BD Bard, Medtronic, CMR Surgical Proctor, and Tissium. He is the director of de Beaux Medical Services Ltd, Edinburgh Bariatric Surgeons LLC, British Journal of Surgery Society, the past president of British Hernia Society, the general secretary of the European Hernia Society, a council member of Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network, an executive committee member of the UEMS AWS, and co-producer of Hernia Basecamp. However, these industrial companies were never committed to the elaboration and running organization of Dr. De Beaux's lectures and videos. There is neither commercial publicity nor commercial promotion in Dr. De Beaux's lectures and videos.

Dr. A De Beaux, MD, FRCS, MBChB declares that he is fully committed to maintaining professional autonomy and independence in relation with the medical device Industry.

Dr. Andrew Charles de Beaux has no financial affiliations that would affect the content of his presentations.

Ventral hernia repair as a combined procedure - concomitant surgery and abdominal wall hernia

In this key lecture, Dr. Filip Muysoms, MD, PhD focuses on laparoscopic intraperitoneal ventral hernia repair, and more specifically on the intraperitoneal onlay mesh (IPOM and IPOM+) techniques. Dr. Filip Muysoms declares that he has the following conflicts of interest to disclose: 

ArFiCo Surgical, as an Equity holder, Bard Davol for speaker’s honorarium and research grants, CMR Surgical as a consultant, Dynamesh for speaker’s honorarium and research grants, GORE WL & assoc. for speaker’s honorarium, Intuitive Surgical for speaker’s honorarium and proctorship, IHC Inc. as a shareholder, and Medtronic for speaker’s honorarium and consultancy fees. 

However, these industrial companies were never committed to the elaboration and running organization of his lecture presentations. There is neither commercial publicity nor commercial promotion in his lectures. Dr. Filip Muysoms, MD, PhD declares that he is fully committed to maintaining professional autonomy and independence in relation with the medical device Industry. Dr. Filip Muysoms declares that his lectures are fair, balanced, and free of commercial bias.

Laparoscopic intraperitoneal ventral hernia repair - Intraperitoneal onlay mesh (IPOM and IPOM+) techniques

In this key lecture, Dr. Lars Jørgensen, MD, MSc, FACS, PhD focuses on the ideal management of umbilical hernias. Dr. Lars Jørgensen, MD, MSc, FACS, PhD does not have any conflicts of interest or financial ties to disclose. 

Umbilical hernia: how to manage it ideally

In this key lecture, Dr. Andrew de Beaux, MD, FRCS, MBChB focuses on suture techniques for primary ventral hernias. Dr. A De Beaux, MD, FRCS, MBChB has the following potential conflict of interest to disclose, receiving honoraria BBraun, BD Bard, Medtronic, CMR Surgical Proctor, and Tissium. He is the director of de Beaux Medical Services Ltd, Edinburgh Bariatric Surgeons LLC, British Journal of Surgery Society, the past president of British Hernia Society, the general secretary of the European Hernia Society, a council member of Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network, an executive committee member of the UEMS AWS, and co-producer of Hernia Basecamp. However, these industrial companies were never committed to the elaboration and running organization of Dr. De Beaux's lectures and videos. There is neither commercial publicity nor commercial promotion in Dr. De Beaux's lectures and videos.

Dr. A De Beaux, MD, FRCS, MBChB declares that he is fully committed to maintaining professional autonomy and independence in relation with the medical device Industry.

Dr. Andrew Charles de Beaux has no financial affiliations that would affect the content of his presentations.

Suture techniques for primary ventral hernias

In this key lecture, Dr. Marc Miserez, MD, PhD focuses on primary ventral hernia (PVH) in childbearing women. Dr. Marc Miserez, MD, PhD has the following conflicts of interest to declare, receiving consultancy and speaker's bureau fees from Bard and Medtronic, research fees as a chair for Duomed, as well as a research grant from FEG and Medtronic. However, these industrial companies were never committed to the elaboration and running organization of his lecture presentations. There is neither commercial publicity nor commercial promotion in his lectures. Dr. Marc Miserez, MD, PhD declares that he is fully committed to maintaining professional autonomy and independence in relation with the medical device Industry. Dr. Marc Miserez, MD, PhD declares that his lectures are fair, balanced, and free of commercial bias.

Primary ventral hernia (PVH) in childbearing women

In this key lecture, Dr. Fotios Archontovasilis, MD, PhD, FISS, FEHS focuses on the transabdominal preperitoneal (TAPP) approach in ventral hernia repair. Dr. Fotios Archontovasilis, MD, PhD, FISS, FEHS does not have any conflicts of interest or financial ties to disclose. 

TAPP in ventral hernia repair

Approche rétromusculaire totalement extrapéritonéale étendue (eTEP) dans la cure des hernies ventrales primaires (HVP) (version congrès)

In this key lecture extracted from the Romanian Hernia Days meeting (held in 2020), Dr. Victor Radu, MD, PhD focuses on the extended totally extraperitoneal (eTEP) retromuscular approach in primary ventral hernia (PVH) repair. 

Dr. Radu, MD, PhD, FEBS-AWS has the following potential conflict of interest to disclose, receiving honoraria from Medtronic. However, Medtronic was never committed to the elaboration and running organization of this lecture. There is neither commercial publicity nor promotion in this lecture. Dr. Radu, MD, PhD, FEBS-AWS declares that he is fully committed to maintaining professional autonomy and independence in relation with the medical device Industry.

This lecture is aimed to promote education among its learners, and Dr. Radu, MD, PhD, FEBS-AWS declares that this lecture is fair, balanced, and free of commercial bias.

The extended totally extraperitoneal (eTEP) retromuscular approach in primary ventral hernia (PVH) repair (Congress version)

Comment prendre en charge une hernie ventrale lorsqu'il y a également une séparation abdominale ? 

In this key lecture, Prof. Cesare Stabilini focuses on the management of ventral hernia in the presence of a divarication. Prof. Cesare Stabilini has no financial affiliations that would affect the content of his presentations.

How to manage a ventral hernia when there is also a divarication?

- to be aware of the surgical options for primary ventral hernia (PVH) repair
- to understand the benefits and disadvantages of each surgical technique
- to be able to tailor the right operation to the right patient

Primary ventral hernia (PVH): therapy 

In this key lecture, Dr. Yuri Novitsky outlines the transversus abdominis muscle release (TAR) technique, when and why. Dr. Yuri Novitsky, MD does not have any conflicts of interest or financial ties to disclose.

Transversus abdominis muscle release (TAR) technique, when and why

In this key lecture, Dr. Marc Miserez outlines the modalities for mesh selection in ventral hernia repair. Dr. Marc Miserez, MD, PhD has the following conflicts of interest to declare, receiving consultancy and speaker's bureau fees from Bard and Medtronic, research fees as a chair for Duomed, as well as a research grant from FEG and Medtronic. However, these industrial companies were never committed to the elaboration and running organization of his lecture presentations. There is neither commercial publicity nor commercial promotion in his lectures. Dr. Marc Miserez, MD, PhD declares that he is fully committed to maintaining professional autonomy and independence in relation with the medical device Industry. Dr. Marc Miserez, MD, PhD declares that his lectures are fair, balanced, and free of commercial bias.

How to choose a mesh in ventral hernia repair? 

In this key lecture, Dr. David Sanders, BSc, MBCHB, FRCS, MD, PGDipMedEd focuses on open onlay repair. Dr. David Sanders, BSc, MBCHB, FRCS, MD, PGDipMedEd does not have any conflicts of interest or financial ties to disclose.

Open onlay repair

In this key lecture, Dr. Hugh Gallagher, MD, PhD, FRCS focuses on the Rives-Stoppa hernia repair highlighting evidence and operative steps. Dr. Hugh Gallagher, MD, PhD, FRCS  does not have any conflicts of interest or financial ties to disclose.

Rives-Stoppa hernia repair: evidence and operative steps

In this key lecture, Dr. Marc Miserez, MD considers managing loss of domain - Component separation. Dr. Marc Miserez, MD, PhD has the following conflicts of interest to declare, receiving consultancy and speaker's bureau fees from Bard and Medtronic, research fees as a chair for Duomed, as well as a research grant from FEG and Medtronic. However, these industrial companies were never committed to the elaboration and running organization of his lecture presentations. There is neither commercial publicity nor commercial promotion in his lectures. Dr. Marc Miserez, MD, PhD declares that he is fully committed to maintaining professional autonomy and independence in relation with the medical device Industry. Dr. Marc Miserez, MD, PhD declares that his lectures are fair, balanced, and free of commercial bias.

Managing loss of domain - Component separation

In this key lecture, Dr. Andrew de Beaux, MD, FRCS, MBChB looks into a tailored approach in specific clinical scenarios. Dr. A De Beaux, MD, FRCS, MBChB has the following potential conflict of interest to disclose, receiving honoraria BBraun, BD Bard, Medtronic, CMR Surgical Proctor, and Tissium. He is the director of de Beaux Medical Services Ltd, Edinburgh Bariatric Surgeons LLC, British Journal of Surgery Society, the past president of British Hernia Society, the general secretary of the European Hernia Society, a council member of Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network, an executive committee member of the UEMS AWS, and co-producer of Hernia Basecamp. However, these industrial companies were never committed to the elaboration and running organization of Dr. De Beaux's lectures and videos. There is neither commercial publicity nor commercial promotion in Dr. De Beaux's lectures and videos.

Dr. A De Beaux, MD, FRCS, MBChB declares that he is fully committed to maintaining professional autonomy and independence in relation with the medical device Industry.

Dr. Andrew Charles de Beaux has no financial affiliations that would affect the content of his presentations.

Tailored approach in specific clinical scenarios

In this key lecture, Dr. David Sanders, BSc, MBCHB, FRCS, MD, PGDipMedEd focuses on open retromuscular repair. Dr. David Sanders, BSc, MBCHB, FRCS, MD, PGDipMedEd does not have any conflicts of interest or financial ties to disclose.

Open retromuscular repair

In this key lecture, Dr. Miguel Ángel García Ureña, MD, PhD, FACS focuses on the Madrid modification of transversus abdominis release (TAR). Dr. Miguel Ángel García Ureña, MD, PhD, FACS has the following conflicts of interest to declare, receiving a grant from Gore to attend a congress, abdominal wall hernia repair courses, and proctorship, receiving honoraria from Medtronic, Johnson & Johnson, Dynamesh, and Dipromed as a speaker. However, these industrial companies were never committed to the elaboration and running organization of his lecture presentations. There is neither commercial publicity nor commercial promotion in his lectures. Dr. Miguel Ángel García Ureña, MD, PhD, FACS declares that he is fully committed to maintaining professional autonomy and independence in relation with the medical device Industry. Dr. Miguel Ángel García Ureña, MD, PhD, FACS declares that his lectures are fair, balanced, and free of commercial bias.

Madrid modification of transversus abdominis release (TAR)

In this key lecture, Dr. Andrew de Beaux, MD, FRCS, MBChB focuses on peritoneal flap repair in abdominal wall reconstruction (AWR). Dr. A De Beaux, MD, FRCS, MBChB has the following potential conflict of interest to disclose, receiving honoraria BBraun, BD Bard, Medtronic, CMR Surgical Proctor, and Tissium. He is the director of de Beaux Medical Services Ltd, Edinburgh Bariatric Surgeons LLC, British Journal of Surgery Society, the past president of British Hernia Society, the general secretary of the European Hernia Society, a council member of Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network, an executive committee member of the UEMS AWS, and co-producer of Hernia Basecamp. However, these industrial companies were never committed to the elaboration and running organization of Dr. De Beaux's lectures and videos. There is neither commercial publicity nor commercial promotion in Dr. De Beaux's lectures and videos.

Dr. A De Beaux, MD, FRCS, MBChB declares that he is fully committed to maintaining professional autonomy and independence in relation with the medical device Industry.

Dr. Andrew Charles de Beaux has no financial affiliations that would affect the content of his presentations.

Peritoneal flap repair in abdominal wall reconstruction (AWR)

- to have a solid knowledge of the various open incisional hernia repair techniques
- to understand the benefits and disadvantages of a number of open techniques to allow for a tailored approach
- to be aware of the mesh options to choose mesh as it is necessary for best patient outcomes

Incisional hernia: open therapy 

In this key lecture, Dr. Lars Jorgensen, MD, MSc, FACS, PhD outlines endoscopic anterior component separation (eACS) - when and how. Dr. Lars Jorgensen, MD, MSc, FACS, PhD does not have any conflicts of interest or financial ties to disclose.

Endoscopic anterior component separation (eACS)  - when and how? 

In this key lecture, Dr. Vladimir Burdakov outlines repair options for lateral hernias. Dr. Vladimir Burdakov, MD does not have any conflicts of interest or financial ties to disclose.



Lateral hernias - my solutions 

In this key lecture, Dr. Igor Belyansky considers the evolution of minimally invasive surgery (MIS) in hernia repair surgery. Dr. Igor Belyansky, MD, FACS has conflicts of interest to declare, namely with IHC, Inc., Intuitive Surgical, Bard Davol, and Gore. However, these industrials are not committed to the elaboration of this video lecture. The content of this lecture is aimed to promote education among its learners, and although the author has these conflicts of interest, he declares that this lecture is fair, balanced and free of commercial bias.

Evolution of minimally invasive surgery (MIS)

In this key lecture, Dr. Victor Radu outlines the extended totally extraperitoneal or eTEP (eRives, namely endoscopic staple Rives sublay) technique for ventral hernia repair. Dr. Victor Radu, MD, PhD has conflicts of interest to declare. as he received honoraria from Medtronic.  However, this industrial company is not committed to the elaboration of this video lecture. The content of this lecture is aimed to promote education among its learners, and although the author has these conflicts of interest, he declares that this LEE is fair, balanced and free of commercial bias.



eTEP (eRives) technique for ventral hernia repair

In this key lecture, Dr. Wolfgang Reinpold outlines the MILOS and  endoscopic mini less open sublay (EMILOS) repair of ventral and incisional hernias. Dr. Wolfgang Reinpold, MD does not have any conflicts of interest or financial ties to disclose.



MILOS and EMILOS repair of ventral and incisional hernias

In this key lecture, Dr. Igor Belyansky considers MIS for the robotic transversus abdominis muscle release (rTAR) technique. Dr. Igor Belyansky, MD, FACS has conflicts of interest to declare, namely with IHC, Inc., Intuitive Surgical, Bard Davol, and Gore. However, these industrials are not committed to the elaboration of this video lecture. The content of this lecture is aimed to promote education among its learners, and although the author has these conflicts of interest, he declares that this lecture is fair, balanced, and free of commercial bias.

MIS for robotic transversus abdominis muscle release (rTAR) technique

In this key lecture, Dr. Victor Radu, MD, PhD focuses on the eTEP technique for recurrent ventral hernias (incisional hernias). Dr. Radu, MD, PhD, FEBS-AWS has the following potential conflict of interest to disclose, receiving honoraria from Medtronic. However, Medtronic was never committed to the elaboration and running organization of this lecture. There is neither commercial publicity nor promotion in this lecture.

Dr. Radu, MD, PhD, FEBS-AWS declares that he is fully committed to maintaining professional autonomy and independence in relation with the medical device Industry.

This lecture is aimed to promote education among its learners, and Dr. Radu, MD, PhD, FEBS-AWS declares that this lecture is fair, balanced, and free of commercial bias.



eTEP for recurrent ventral hernias 

In this key lecture, Dr. Miguel Ángel García Ureña, MD, PhD, FACS provides tips and tricks in transversus abdominis release (TAR). Dr. Miguel Ángel García Ureña, MD, PhD, FACS has the following conflicts of interest to declare, receiving a grant from Gore to attend a congress, abdominal wall hernia repair courses, and proctorship, receiving honoraria from Medtronic, Johnson & Johnson, Dynamesh, and Dipromed as a speaker. However, these industrial companies were never committed to the elaboration and running organization of his lecture presentations. There is neither commercial publicity nor commercial promotion in his lectures. Dr. Miguel Ángel García Ureña, MD, PhD, FACS declares that he is fully committed to maintaining professional autonomy and independence in relation with the medical device Industry. Dr. Miguel Ángel García Ureña, MD, PhD, FACS declares that his lectures are fair, balanced, and free of commercial bias.

Tips and tricks in transversus abdominis release (TAR)

- to have a solid knowledge of the various minimally invasive incisional hernia repair techniques
- to understand the benefits and disadvantages of a number of minimally invasive techniques to allow for a tailored approach
- to understand the various minimally invasive incisional hernia techniques
- to have a good understanding of what operation is required for what patient


Incisional hernia: minimally invasive therapy 

In this key lecture, Dr. Filip Muysoms, MD, PhD outlines ileal conduit ileostomies. Dr. Filip Muysoms declares that he has the following conflicts of interest to disclose: 

ArFiCo Surgical, as an Equity holder, Bard Davol for speaker’s honorarium and research grants, CMR Surgical as a consultant, Dynamesh for speaker’s honorarium and research grants, GORE WL & assoc. for speaker’s honorarium, Intuitive Surgical for speaker’s honorarium and proctorship, IHC Inc. as a shareholder, and Medtronic for speaker’s honorarium and consultancy fees. 

However, these industrial companies were never committed to the elaboration and running organization of his lecture presentations. There is neither commercial publicity nor commercial promotion in his lectures. Dr. Filip Muysoms, MD, PhD declares that he is fully committed to maintaining professional autonomy and independence in relation with the medical device Industry. Dr. Filip Muysoms declares that his lectures are fair, balanced, and free of commercial bias.



What about ileal conduit ileostomies?

In this key lecture, Dr. Ben Griffiths, MD, FRCS provides a parastomal hernia overview. Dr. Ben Griffiths, MD, FRCS does not have any conflicts of interest or financial ties to disclose.



Parastomal hernia overview

In this key lecture, Dr. René Fortelny, MD, FEBS looks into prevention of parastomal hernias. Dr. René Fortelny, MD, FEBS does not have any conflicts of interest or financial ties to disclose.



Prevention of parastomal hernias

In this key lecture, Dr. Ben Griffiths, MD, FRCS addresses the basic anatomy relevant to parastomal hernia. Dr. Ben Griffiths, MD, FRCS does not have any conflicts of interest or financial ties to disclose.



Anatomy of parastomal hernia 

In this key lecture, Dr. Yuri Novitsky, MD outlines parastomal hernias. Dr. Yuri Novitsky, MD does not have any conflicts of interest or financial ties to disclose.

Parastomal hernia

In this key lecture, Dr. Charlotte Horne, MD focuses on complications of parastomal hernia repair. Dr. Charlotte Horne, MD does not have any conflicts of interest or financial ties to disclose.

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