16th Annual Hernia Surgery Summit

16th Annual Hernia Surgery Summit (HSS) is organized by CineMed, Inc. and will be held from Mar 02 - 04, 2026 at The Cliff Lodge, Snowbird, Utah, United States of America.

Description:

The reconstruction of abdominal wall defects remains one of the most challenging dilemmas facing surgeons. Congenital, acquired or post-traumatic defects all present unique challenges to the reconstructive surgeon. A multitude of surgical techniques and mesh materials is available to improve outcomes in ventral hernia repair. Robotics has become a major component for both routine and complex inguinal and ventral hernia repairs. Even though ventral hernia repair remains one of the most common procedures performed, there is little consensus as to the best surgical technique, prosthetic material of choice, or strategies to repair complex defects.

Learning Objectives:

By participating in the Hernia Surgery Summit, attendees will gain comprehensive exposure to all aspects of hernia surgery and will be able to:

• Describe the advantages and limitations of robotic hernia repair.
• Identify the pathophysiology and risk factors for parastomal and complex hernias.
• Differentiate advantages/disadvantages of open, laparoscopic, and robotic approaches for different hernia patients.
• Understand the nuances of modern hernia repair techniques
• Explain mechanisms and risk factors contributing to chronic groin pain
• Demonstrate understanding of using diagnostic imaging to detect abdominal and groin hernias