Virtual Global Hernia Platform

Hernia U Calendar

21 May

Women's Panel: Our Experience as Female Community General Surgeons

May 21, 2024    
9:00 pm - 10:00 pm EDT (GMT-4)
Please join us for this extraordinary broadcast on, May 21, 2024 for a panel discussion of leading female community general surgeons. Moderated by Dr. Andrea Pakula from Simi Valley, CA., the panel of surgeons will share what it is like to be a female community surgeon in their respective communities. Each surgeon will have the opportunity to share their hernia repair algorithm; patient involvement, preferred techniques, and the type of mesh chosen for the required repair.
29 May

European Hernia Society meeting 2024 | The value of da Vinci in Inguinal Hernia Repair

May 29, 2024    
5:15 am - 6:15 am EDT (GMT-4)
David Lourie will discuss the future of inguinal repair and the role of the robot to improve inguinal hernia repair outcome.
29 May

European Hernia Society meeting 2024 | Evidence update on P4HB Long term resorbable mesh

May 29, 2024    
9:30 am - 10:30 am EDT (GMT-4)
European Hernia Society meeting 2024 expert meeting: Evidence update on P4HB Long term resorbable mesh -Introducing P4HB EU Real World Data project with Hans Jeekel and Guillaume Passot -P4HB Scoping review with Amit Badhwar, PhD -Multicenter analysis of P4HB use in VHRlong term results – Iberia with Fernando Ferreira and Jose Bueno -Multicenter analysis of P4HB use in VHRlong term results – Greece with Grigoris Chatzimavroudis
30 May

European Hernia Society meeting 2024 | The Challenge: Hiatal Hernia Repair

May 30, 2024    
9:30 am - 10:30 am EDT (GMT-4)
European Hernia Society meeting 2024 expert meeting: The Challenge: Hiatal Hernia Repair. Presenters will discuss the latest trends in Hiatal Hernia Repair and share their best practices.
05 Jun

Live Replay of Science of Phasix™ Mesh™ Powered by P4HB

June 5, 2024    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT (GMT-4)
This session will feature a replay of Dr. Stephen Badylak’s lecture “The Science of Phasix™ Mesh Powered by P4HB” with Spanish subtitles. In this broadcast Dr. Badylak, Deputy Director of the McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine and Director of the Center for Pre-Clinical Engineering at the Institute, provides a deep dive into the science of Phasix™ Mesh. Discussion includes the origins of Phasix™ Mesh, its rare composition, how its unique properties differentiate it from other bioresorbable materials, an overview of the degradation process and how it reacts in vivo studies. This is a replay of a recorded lecture, chat will not be available as there is no live moderator
05 Jun

Live Replay of Science of Phasix™ Mesh™ Powered by P4HB

June 5, 2024    
9:00 pm - 10:00 pm EDT (GMT-4)
This session will feature a replay of Dr. Stephen Badylak’s lecture “The Science of Phasix™ Mesh Powered by P4HB” with Spanish subtitles. In this broadcast Dr. Badylak, Deputy Director of the McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine and Director of the Center for Pre-Clinical Engineering at the Institute, provides a deep dive into the science of Phasix™ Mesh. Discussion includes the origins of Phasix™ Mesh, its rare composition, how its unique properties differentiate it from other bioresorbable materials, an overview of the degradation process and how it reacts in vivo studies. This is a replay of a recorded lecture, chat will not be available as there is no live moderator
27 Jun

Live Surgery Broadcast: Ventral Surgeries

June 27, 2024    
8:00 am - 10:00 am EDT (GMT-4)
Join us from the operating rooms of Dr. Malcher and Dr. Morales-Conde as they perform Ventral Surgeries; moderated by Dr. Parra Devilla
23 Jul

Hernia Night Live: The Art of Robotic Inguinal Repair

July 23, 2024    
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm EDT (GMT-4)
Join us for an engaging virtual event delving into the world of robotic inguinal hernia surgery and its cutting-edge techniques. Discover how robotic technology is revolutionizing hernia repair―offering patients faster recovery, enhanced precision, and improved outcomes. During this broadcast, Dr. Bittner will share his experience with the 3DMax™ Mesh portfolio.

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LEARN FROM THE TOP SURGEONS FROM AROUND THE WORLD

We have collaborated with global faculty to share best practices in the field of hernia management and repair using an online learning management system which you can access from the convenience of your home or office.

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Hernia A to Z Fundamentals

Brand new course coming Mid 2024

We have collaborated with global faculty to share best practices in the field of hernia management and repair using an online learning management system which you can access from the convenience of your home or office.

  • Eight sessions presented over four months
  • Two live interactive question and answer sessions
  • Two live case demonstrations during which participants view surgeries performed from the faculty surgeon’s operating room

Hernia A to Z Advanced

Starting Late 2024

We have collaborated with global faculty to share best practices in the field of hernia management and repair using an online learning management system which you can access from the convenience of your home or office.

  • Six sessions presented over three months
  • Two live interactive question and answer sessions
  • Two live case demonstrations during which participants view surgeries performed from the faculty surgeons operating room

Live BD Lectures

Past Lectures Now Available

We aim not to interrupt the continued education that BD provides around its portfolio, so this new section is dedicated for BD products and techniques. However, the academic content regarding the remainder of the website will remain untouched.