Hernia Course Advanced
From Tuesday, 6 April 2027 to Thursday, 8 April 2027
The Advanced Hernia Surgery Module provides comprehensive training in modern abdominal wall surgery, including inguinal, ventral, incisional, and parastomal hernia repair.
The program covers open, laparoscopic, and robotic approaches as well as advanced abdominal wall reconstruction, including transversus abdominis release (TAR). Expert lectures address topics such as mesh selection and positioning, botulinum toxin (BTX), complex abdominal wall reconstruction, prevention of recurrence, and management of chronic postoperative pain.
Daily hands-on exercises and case-based discussions provide practical insights into surgical planning and advanced operative techniques.
Possible combinations: Colorectal Surgery Module, Bariatric Surgery Module, HPB Module
Information about the course
Duration/Date:
Tuesday 6 April 2027 – Thursday 8 April 2027
Combinations:
Colorectal Module, Bariatric Module, HPB Module
Price:
CHF 1100
Important dates
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1 September 2026
Start of registration
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December 2026
Release of the preliminary program
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End of February 2027
Release of the full scientific program
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20 March 2027
End of registration
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6 April 2027
Start of the course
Programme
Please have a look at the scientific programme of the DavosCourse 2026, while we are preparing exciting new lectures and practical exercises for you.
Module Directors
- PD Dr. Walter Brunner
Klinik für Allgemein-, Viszeral- , Endokrin- und Transplantationschirurgie
Kantonsspital St. Gallen, Switzerland
Guest Faculty
- Mr. Kamal Aryal
James Paget University Hospital, Norwich, UK - Prof. Dr. Ulrich Dietz
Cantonal Hospital Solothurn, Switzerland - Dr. Dietmar Eucker
Switzerland - Dr. Dinos Manes
Greece - Miss Lisa Massey
United Kingdom - Dr. Christine Maurus
Switzerland - Dr. Björn Mück
Germany
- Prof. Dr. René Fortelny
Sigmund Freud University, Vienna, Austria - MD Adele Sayers
United Kingdom - Dr. Walther Tabarelli
Liechtenstein - Dr. Felix Grieder
Cantonal Hospital Winterthur, Switzerland - PD Dr. Henry Hoffmann
Zweichirurgen Center, Basel, Switzerland - Dr. Jonathan Douissard
Geneva, Switzerland - PD Dr. Gernot Köhler
Rorbach, Austria
Registration
Registration for the course is only possible online. The course fee needs to be paid immediately after completing the registration. Supported payment options are Credit Card (VISA, Mastercard) and TWINT (for swiss residents only).
If you do not pay the fee, your registration will be hold as a reservation for 3 days. You may finalize the payment at any time. After 3 days, your registration will be cancelled and you need to restart the registration.
For more information, please visit our General Terms & Conditions
Cancellation
Withdrawal from an event must be made in writing and is free of charge up to eight weeks before the start of the event. Cancellation after eight weeks prior to the event will incur a cancellation fee of CHF 200. In the event of a later cancellation (up to four weeks) or a non-appearance, the full participation fees shall be due. A substitute participant can be proposed.
For more information, please visit our General Terms & Conditions
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