International Symposium on Incisional Hernia Prevention is organized by University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine (UCSF) Continuing Medical Education and would be held during Oct 19 - 20, 2017 at InterContinental San Francisco, San Francisco, California, United States Of America. /
Interest in the prevention of incisional hernias is growing at a rapid pace worldwide, garnering the attention of surgeons, payers, health science investigators, and the medical technology industry. Several recent clinical studies have further fueled the expanding focus on hernia prevention, effectively challenging the way we think about this common condition. The Symposium will bring together preeminent experts in hernia prevention from across the globe, including the investigators responsible for many of the most important clinical trials in this area. Furthermore, this meeting will enable robust and informative interactions between participants, including surgeons and other health care providers, members of industry, and representatives of research, regulatory and health insurance agencies. / Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.