DESCRIPTION
The aim of this 2-day clinical immersion at AZ Maria Middelares centre of Gent is to provide an in-depth course about the Minimally Invasive management of Inguinal and Ventral hernia repair by Laparoscopic and Robotic Approaches.
Attendance is limited to small groups of physicians (4 delegates) to provide each participant, the opportunity to meaningfully and actively engage with the faculty.
Participants in this programme will have the opportunity to:
- See & Learn on the product use and the deployment method
- Discuss, debate and share best practices, patient selection, risk factor management, pre- and post-surgery follow-up, patient factors determining therapeutic choices (decision tree).
- Understand the Key clinical evidences
- Ask questions regarding the Hernia procedure with expert faculty and learn how to better manage complications
- Learn more on Day surgery, anesthesia protocol, ambulatory organisation and patient pathway.
AUDIENCE
- Surgeons experienced in laparoscopic surgery to learn more about the Minimally Invasive Abdominal Wall Surgery Techniques
- Laparoscopic material available at hospital
OBJECTIVE
By attending this course, participants will:
- Understand the indications and the procedural steps and technical tips for Inguinal and Ventral hernia repair by Laparoscopic and Robotic Approaches.
- Understand the patient factors determining therapeutic choices
- Learn more on Day surgery, anesthesia protocol, ambulatory organisation and patient pathway.
LOCATION

Algemeen Ziekenhuis
AZ Maria Middelares,
Gent,
Belgium
FORMAT
Arrival on Day 1 in afternoon: Scientific discussion and dinner with Faculty.
Day 2: live cases and discussions.
Train / flight departing earliest at 6PM from train station / airport.
DATES
To be determined.
PRELIMINARY AGENDA