Pre-congress hands-on workshops
Structured cadaveric and simulation-based training delivered by APHS and Thai Hernia Society faculty, with a low participant-to-instructor ratio and dedicated console/station time.
Workshop 1 — Laparo-endoscopic groin hernia
Cadaveric · full day · places TBA
- Myopectineal orifice anatomy and the critical view
- TEP: space creation, dissection sequence, pitfalls
- TAPP: flap design, mesh placement, peritoneal closure
- Management of large indirect, direct and scrotal hernias
Workshop 2 — eTEP and retromuscular repair
Cadaveric · full day · places TBA
- Extended-view totally extraperitoneal access and crossover
- Retromuscular dissection and mesh sizing
- Transversus abdominis release — indications and technique
- Troubleshooting and conversion strategies
Workshop 3 — Ventral hernia: IPOM / IPOM+
Cadaveric or simulation · half day · places TBA
- Adhesiolysis principles and safe entry
- Defect closure techniques for IPOM+
- Mesh selection, overlap and fixation options
- Avoiding and managing enterotomy
Workshop 4 — Robotic hernia repair
Console / simulator · half day · places TBA
- Docking, port placement and ergonomics
- Robotic TAPP and rTAPP for ventral hernia
- Suturing drills and defect closure
- Building a robotic hernia programme in a resource-conscious setting
Who should attend
Workshops are designed for general and gastrointestinal surgeons, senior surgical trainees and fellows who already perform, or are preparing to perform, laparo-endoscopic hernia repair. Prior laparoscopic experience is expected for the cadaveric sessions.
What is included
- Cadaveric or simulation station access
- Instruments, mesh and consumables
- Workshop manual and certificate of attendance
- Refreshments and lunch on the workshop day
Workshop registration
| Dates | TBA |
| Venue | TBA |
| Fee | TBA |
| Capacity | TBA |
| Prerequisite | Congress registration required |
Workshop places cannot be reserved without full payment. Cancellation and transfer policy will be published with the registration terms.