Welcome to the cutting edge of surgeon training for hernia repair
A to Z Fundamentals Course 2026
This comprehensive online program covers the A-to-Z fundamentals of hernia repair, bringing together leading global experts to share proven best practices in hernia management. Learn at your own pace from the convenience of your home or office.
Designed to strengthen surgical decison-making, enhance patient outcomes, and deliver practical insights for both inguinal and ventral hernia repairs, A to Z Fundamentals is an opportunity you don’t want to miss.
Take the next step in mastering hernia repair.
Upcoming Event – October 9–10, 2026
Global Hernia Symposium (GHS) 2026
This immersive educational experience is built for surgeons committed to staying at the forefront of hernia repair. Attendees will gain evidence-driven insights and actionable techniques they can immediately apply in their practice.
The agenda spans the full continuum of care — from preoperative planning and procedural innovation to long-term outcomes and quality-of-life considerations — ensuring a comprehensive, modern approach to hernia management.
Lectures
37:43
Let’s Chalk About Anatomy Series Part 2: Anatomy of…
Professor Renard from Reims, France, is a surgeon who specializes in anatomy with expertise in…
28:20
Lets Chalk About Anatomy Series Part 1: Abdominal Wall…
Professor Renard from Reims, France, is a surgeon who specializes in anatomy with expertise in…
14:02
Do We Still Need a Fundoplication?
At IHS25, Björn Siemssen presents “Do We Still Need a Fundoplication?” examining the evolving role…
16:05
The Journey from CAWR to AWR
At IHS25, Fernando Ferreira presents “The Journey from CAWR to AWR,” tracing the evolution from…
17:09
TARUP Procedure
At IHS25, Davide Cavaliere presents “TARUP Procedure,” highlighting a novel approach to retromuscular hernia repair….
12:34
Three Pillars of Incisional Hernia Prevention
At IHS25, Prof. Laurie Smith presents “Three Pillars of Incisional Hernia Prevention,” outlining key strategies…
14:22
How We Can Decide?
At IHS25, Alessandro Carrara presents “How We Can Decide?,” a session centered on clinical decision-making…
19:30
Is It Time for Ih Prevention in Colorectal Surgery?
At IHS25, Pierpaolo Sileri presents “Is It Time for Incisional Hernia Prevention in Colorectal Surgery?,”…
11:18
Consensus Paper Hiatal Hernia Repair in Bariatric Surgery
At IHS25, Silvia Weiner presents “Consensus Paper: Hiatal Hernia Repair in Bariatric Surgery,” unveiling key…
12:47
Prevention in Colorectal Laparoscopic Approach
At IHS25, Manos Pikoulis presents “Prevention in Colorectal Laparoscopic Approach,” focusing on strategies to reduce…
Surgical Videos
Repair of a Sliding Right Inguinal Hernia Containing the…
Repair of a sliding right inguinal hernia containing the cecum.
10:11
Dr. Malcher: Robotic Repair of Incarcerated Inguinal Hernia Using…
Robotic repair of incarcerated inguinal hernia using CO2 aspiration tip.
8:05
Robotic Ventral Hernia Repair with Rectus Diastasis
Minimally edited video on robotic extraperitoneal access for a ventral hernia repair with rectus diastasus…
12:50
Dr. Malcher: Robotic Repair of Bilateral Inguinal Hernia
Robotic repair of bilateral inguinal hernia.
8:24
Dr. Malcher: eTEP 10GR
Step by step extended totally extraperitoneal inguinal hernia repair following the “ten golden rules.”
8:01
Dr. Malcher: Robotic TAPP Abdominal
Robotic repair of inguinal scrotal hernia with the abandoned sac technique.
10:06
Tim Tollens, M.D. | HerniaU Live Inguinal TAPP Procedure…
The session kicks off with Dr. Tollens and his team from Belgium discussing a patient’s…
50:58
IPOM Panel Discussion: Ventralight ST Mesh with Echo PS…
Recording of HerniaU IPOM Panel Discussion with Dr. Marcelo Furtado, Dr. Tim Tollens, Dr. Tom…
Podcasts
10:40
Will ambulatory surgery be the future of abdominal wall?
One of the Key Opinion Leaders for ambulatory surgery world wide, Dr. Carolos Magalhes from…
15:45
Patient advocacy in hernia and abdominal wall reconstruction
Dr. Shirin Towfigh (Los Angeles – Beverly Hills Hernia Center) joins Dr. Flavio Malcher to…
12:19
Young surgeon training today
Dr. Maciej Pawlak discusses his vision for how young surgeons should be trained, leveraging professional…
14:09
A True Global Surgery Practice
Dr. Tim Tollens talks about how his educational activities in the Middle East have turned…
13:03
Managing hernia surgery in a resource constrained environment
Heather Bougard joins Salvador Morales to discuss how to manage hernia surgery in a resource…
15:18
Hernia Education in Social Media
Dr. Brian Jacob speaks on the evolution of the International Hernia Collaboration and the importance…
13:30
Aali Sheen Defining Groin Hernias and Technique
Prof. Aali Sheen from UK Defining Groin Hernias and Techniques discusses the findings of his…
13:50
Living a Legacy
Dr. Salvador Morales talks about following in his Fathers career footsteps and passion for education.
11:54
Thinking Outside of The Box-from Surgery to Empanadas
Dr. Eduardo Parra Davila speaks on his endeavors outside of Hernia and the importance of…
13:17
The Importance of Music in Medicine
Professor Johannes Jeekel speaks on his passion for both music and medicine and what brought…
