Inguinal-Ventral & Complex Abdominal Wall Repair (CAWR) Surgery Advanced Course
Full immersion in hernia repair
Technology is shaping the future of surgery. Robotics, patient-specific 3D simulations, augmented intraoperative imaging, and advanced laparoscopic and endoscopic platforms now define modern personalized surgery.
This 3-day course provides comprehensive training in inguinal, ventral, and complex abdominal wall hernia management, combining live surgery, expert-led lectures, and hands-on laparoscopic sessions on live tissue. Participants can engage in real-time discussions with faculty while refining their operative skills.
By merging cutting-edge technology with evidence-based practice, the course equips surgeons to enhance surgical technique and improve patient outcomes.
Course date & options
Course status
- Available
- Waiting list
- Full
OPTION A
Theoretical sessions
- Theoretical and video sessions
- Live or pre-recorded operative demonstrations
- Coffee breaks and lunches
- Friday dinner at Brasserie Les Haras
OPTION B
Practical training on live tissue
- Theoretical and video sessions
- Live or pre-recorded operative demonstrations
- 1 half day of laparoscopic & robotic training on live tissue
- Coffee breaks and lunches
- Friday dinner at Brasserie Les Haras
No accommodation, no social programme and no entertainment included in the fees for participants
Faculty panel
Course objectives
To provide the basic knowledge required for management of all types of abdominal wall defects
To provide information about principles and properties of absorbable and non-absorbable surgical meshes
To provide indications for surgical treatment and discuss operative complications
To highlight technicalities of surgical interventions through the broadcasting of live procedures
To allow real-time discussion between the operators and the surgeon trainees
To provide hands-on sessions to improve skills in laparoscopic and robotic surgery through practice on live tissue under expert tutorial
To describe postoperative clinical results and practical applications of evidence-based clinical medicine
Target audience
Surgeons
Educational methods
Interactive theoretical and video sessions between Faculty and course participants
Live and pre-recorded operative demonstrations
Hands-on session in laparoscopic and robotic hernia surgery on live tissue, under expert tutorial
Cancellation policy
Live the IRCAD experience to the fullest
The courses are organized in such a way that participants are fully immersed in the heart of the Institute, from start to finish.
One day at IRCADYour course by day, the comfort and luxury in Les Haras Hotel **** by night
A place with a unique design, inspired by history and the universe of horses… Les Haras Hotel**** honors leather and wood to take its guests on a journey through time.
The Haras Brasserie offers a modern and friendly cuisine. The great classics of French cuisine are celebrated there, alongside signature dishes from Alsace or inspirations from the world over.
Testimonials
Amazing organization and schedule respect. Lectures short enough to keep it essential
Excellent course, it has been a wonderful experience
