FINAL SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM

 
  WEDNESDAY 06.10.2010  
  12:30 - 18:30 Registration    
  18:00 - 19:30 Welcome Cocktail B  
  19:30 - 21:00 Welcome Concert A  
     
  THURSDAY 07.10.2010  
  08:30 - 09:00 OPENING CEREMONY A  
  09:00 - 10:30 MAIN SESSION 1: EXPERTS' TECHNIQUES ON OPEN INGUINAL HERNIA REPAIR A  
 
 

Moderators: V. MANDALA, C. AVCI, E. ALTINLI

- Native Tissue Repair: Shouldice (Technique) - D. VAN GELDERE
- Light-Weight Mesh in Open Inguinal Hernia Repair - M. SMIETANSKI
- Plug and Plug-like Patch Repairs (Technique) - P. NEGRO
- Evidence on Self-Adhering Mesh(Technique) - G. CHAMPAULT
- SFP-1 Benefit of Self-gripping Paritiex Progrip Mesh in Open Inguinal Hernia Repair -  
  A. KINGSNORTH, et al
- SVP-1 Transinguinal Preperitoneal Patch Under Local Anesthesia - E.P.PELISSIER, et al

 
         
  09:00 - 10:30 MAIN SESSION 2: EXPERTS' TECHNIQUES ON VENTRAL HERNIA REPAIR B  
 
 

Moderators:J. JEEKEL, E. GOKSOY, M. PAKSOY

- Technical Details of Laparoscopic VHR - S. MORALES-CONDE
- Repair Techniques of Umbilical Hernias (Open & Laparoscopic) - A. HOEFERLIN
- Parastomal Herniorrhaphy (Views of open & Lap Repairs) - D. BERGER
- Approach to Complex Abdominal Hernias - V. SCHUMPELICK
- Technical Management of the Open Abdomen - L. AKIN
- SVP-2 Laparoscopic Treatment of Recurrent Incisional Hernia: Our Experience -
  R.LIONETTI, et al
 
         
  09:00 - 10:30 CONCURRENT SESSION - 1 C  
 
 

Moderators: D. CUCCURULLO, N. GONULLU, T. COLAK

- OP-1 Hernia Repari With 3-D- Meshes - First Results of a Multicenterstudy With More Than 1000 Patients
KOCH A, LORENZ R, BORN H, WIESE M
   

- OP-2
Lichtenstein vs Progriptm Repair: Preliminary Results of Multicentric Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial
GALLINELLAMUZI M, ANDREOLI F, CIANGOLA IC, NIGRO C
   
- OP-3 The Impact of Atraumatic Fibrin Sealant vs. Staple Mesh Fixation in Tapp Hernia Repair on Chronic Pain and Quality of Life – Results of a Randomized Controlled Trial
FORTELNY R, PETTERPUCHNER A, KHAKPOUR Z, MAY C, MIKA K, REDL H, GLASER K
   
- OP-4
 Patient Tailored Hernia Surgery – 5.000 Operations In 5 Years
HWEINS M
   
- OP-5 Hernia Surgery In Women: Results Of The Totally Extraperitoneal Endoscopic Hernia Repair
SCHOUTEN N, SMAKMAN N, TEKATLI H, DALEN T, VERLEISDONK EJ, DAVIDS PH, CLEVERS GJ, BURGMANS JP
   
- OP-6 Tep Inguinal Hernia Repair Compared With Lichtenstein (The Level Trial): Risk Factors For Pain And Recurrence After Inguinal Hernia Repair
KLITSIE PJ, EKER HH, LANGEVELD HR, WITTE D, WEIDEMA WF, STASSEN LP, STEYERBERG EW, BONJER HJ, JEEKEL J, LANGE JF
   
- OP-7
 Mesh Size For Lichtenstein Repair Is Rarely Mentioned In Publications: Systematic Review
SEKER D, OZTUNA D, KULACOGLU H, GENC Y, AMID P
   
- OP-8
 Outcome After Recurrent Groin Hernia Surgery – A Population-Based Follow Up Study
SEVONIUS D, SANDBLOM G, AGGER E, MONTGOMERY A, SMEDBERG S
   
- OP-9
 Preoperative Symptoms And Quality Of Life In Patients Undergoing Elective Inguinal Herniorraphy
 MAGNUSSON J, VIDEHULT P, NYGREN J, THORELL A
   
- OP-10 Inguinal Hernia Of The Third Kind - Should We Re-Define Hernias Again?
LLOYD DM

 
         
  10:30 - 11:00 Coffee Break    
  11:00 - 12:30 LECTURE 1: GENERAL ISSUES IN HERNIOLOGY A  
 
 

Moderators: G. CAMPANELLI, O. AKTAN, M. ERTEM

- Pathophysiology of Hernias - A. MONTGOMERY
- Diagnosis and Assessment of Hernia - S. SMEDBERG
- Prevention and Management of Infection in Hernia Repair - K. YORGANCI
- Mesh Related Clinical Complications Other Than Infection - A. CODA
- Functional Anatomy of the Abdominal Wall - J.A. KOEBKE
         
  11:00 - 12:30 CONCURRENT SESSION - 2 C  
 

Moderators: B. JACOB, S. SOKMEN, K. YUSIF-ZADE

- OP-11 A Swedish Randomized Multicenter Trial Comparing Laparoscopic Ipom Versus Open Retromuscular Mesh Implant When Treating Midline Abdominal Incisional Hernias – Short Term Analysis
ROGMARK P, BRINGMAN S, EKLUND A, EZRA E, PETERSSON U, SEVONIUS D, SMEDBERG S, ÖSTERBERG J, MONTGOMERY A
   
- OP-12 Low Risk Of Port Site Hernia Repair 12 Years After Primary Laparoscopic Surgery
HELGSTRAND FR, ROSENBERG JA, KEHLET HE, BISGAARD TH
   
- OP-13 Component Separation And Bovine Pericardium For Open Abdomen Closure In Multiple Trauma Patients
MUSSACK T, CHIAPPONI C, OZIMEK A, KÖRNER M, HALLFELDT K, LADURNER R
   
- OP-14 Retrolective Evaluation Of The Repair Of Complicated Ventral Hernias
URBACH V, LINDEMANN L, SHAHEEN I, PAOLUCCI V
   
- OP-15 Umbilical Hernia - Challenge With Good Results
SCHWEINS M, SCHWEINS B, WIEBER I
   
- OP-16 Use Of Intraperitoneal Polypropylene Mesh: A Forbidden Option?
FRANKLIN M, RUSSEK K
   
- OP-17 Reconstruction Of Complex Abdominal Wall Defects - Combining New Bioprosthetic Material With Common Reconsturctive Techniques
DOEBLER O, SPIERER R, BAUKNECHT KJ, STECHEMESSER 
   
- OP-18 Is Safe Mesh Repair In Emergency Surgery Of Incisional Hernia?
HERNANDEZ P, RUEDA JA, FIUZA C, LOINAZ C, FERNANDEZ JM, UINTANS A
   
- OP-19 Incisional Hernia: Frequent And Diverse Symptomatology, Follow-Up Of A Prospective Cohort Study
VANRAMSHORST GH, EKER HH, JEEKEL J, LANGE JF
   
- OP-20 Polypropylene As A Reinforcement In Pelvic Surgery Is Not Inert: Comparative Analysis Of 100 Explants
CLAVE H, CLAVE A, YAHI H, HAMMOU JC, MONTANARI S, GOUNON P
   
         
  12:30 - 14:00 Lunch    
  12:30 - 14:00 SATELLITE MEETING    A  
  12:30 - 14:00 SATELLITE MEETING      B  
  14:00 - 15:30 MAIN SESSION 3: EXPERTS' TECHNIQUES ON LAPAROSCOPIC INGUINAL
HERNIA REPAIR		 A  
 
 

Moderators: F. KOCKERLING, M. GUREL, S. ERTURK

- TAPP: How I do it? - R. BITTNER
- TAPP with Self-fixating Mesh: My Preference - F. MUYSOMS
- TEP: My Hints for a Better Repair - M. ERTEM
- TEP Without Balloon: My Technique - P. WINTRINGER
- SVP-3 Single Trocar Access For Tep Inguinal Hernia Repair:Our Technique-
  S.MORALESCONDE,et al
- SVP-4 Managemenet Of Self-Fixating Mesh In The Preperitoneal Space İn Tapp Procedure -  
  J.BELLIDO, et al


         
  14:00 - 15:30 MAIN SESSION 4: GENERAL ISSUES ON VENTRAL HERNIA REPAIR B  
 
 

Moderators: G. CHAMPAULT, S. ERGUNEY, T. COLAK

- Ventral Hernia Development: Reasons and Precautions - S. SOKMEN
- Onlay Mesh Repair is Better - A. KINGSNORTH
- Sublay Mesh Repair is Ideal - J. CONZE
- Key Factors of Successful Laparoscopic Repair - M. PAKSOY
- Reasons of Failure After Open and Laparoscopic VHR - A. MONTGOMERY
- SFP-2 Different Techniques For Mesh Application Give The Same Abdominal Strength
  K. STRIGARD, et al
         
  14:00 - 15:30 CONCURRENT SESSION - 3 C  
 

Moderators: X. FELIU, S. BOZKURT, T. YIGIT

- OP-21

Chronic Pain After Femoral Hernia Surgery
DAHLSTRAND U, SANDBLOM G, NORDIN P, WOLLERT S, GUNNARSSON U
   
- OP-22 Reoperation Due To Persistant Pain After Inguinal Hernia Sugery - Patients, Methods, Results
MAGNUSSON N, NORDIN P, HEDBERG M, SMEDBERG S, GUNNARSSON U, SANDBLOM G
   
- OP-23 Post-Operative Pain After Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair: Absorbatack Tm Vs. Protack. Interim Results From A Prospective Randomized Study
ROSEN M, LEPERE M, COBB W, NOVITSKY Y, SCHEUERLEIN H, MATTHEWS B, NARULA V, BARTHES T, JOHANET H, EDWARDS C
   
- OP-24 Influence Of Nerve Resection On Postoperative Pain Following The Use Of Non-Sutured Progrip Mesh Repair Vs Sutured Lichtenstein Mesh Repair In Open Inguinal Herniorraphy
SMEDS S, NIENHUIJS S, SCHÜLE S, APPEL P, ZIPRIN P, EKLUND A, GINGELL M, MISEREZ M, KINGSNORTH A
   
- OP-25

Characteristic Pain Pattern After Laparoscopic Repair For Inguinal Hernia
MADSEN MA, ROSENBERG J, BISGAARD T
   
- OP-26 The Effects Of Lightweight Meshes In Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair On Quality Of Life And Chronic Pain Development At 1- And 3-Year Follow-Up: A Randomised Clinical Trial - PEETERS E, PENNINCKX F, MISEREZ M
   
- OP-27 Prospective Multicentric Evaluation Of Pain After Mesh Hernioplasty With A Self-Fixation Mesh
HIDALGO D, GARCIA D, VELASCO D, GUTIERREZ D, REVUELTA D, UTRERA D, PORRERO D, FELIU D, MARIN D, ZARAGOZA D
   
- OP-28 Assessment Of Pain And Quality Of Life In Lichtenstein Hernia Repair Using A New Monofilament Ptfe Mesh: Comparison Of Suture Vs Fibrin Sealing Mesh Fixation In A Prospective Study
FORTELNY R, MAY C, PETTERPUCHNER A, POSPISCHIL W, REDL H, GLASER K
   
- OP-29 Ct Scan Diagnosis Of Occult Groin Hernia
GARVEY J, HOUANG M
   
- OP-30 Female Inguinal Hernia – Probably The Most Missed Diagnosis
SCHWEINS M
   
         
  15:30 - 16:00 Coffee Break    
  16:00 - 17:30 PANEL DISCUSSION 1: FORUM ON INGUINAL HERNIA REPAIR / QUESTIONS & ANSWERS A  
 
 

Moderators: A. KINGSNORTH, M. MISEREZ, Z. MALAZGIRT

Panelists : A. De BEAUX, B. JACOB, D. VAN GELDERE, G. CAMPANELLI, J.H. ALEXANDRE, P. NEGRO, M. PAKSOY, U. MUSCHAWECK, S.SMEDBERG
         
 
  16:00 - 17:30 VIDEO SESSION - 1 C  
 

Moderators: A. HOEFERLIN, S. ERTURK, A. AREN

- VP-1 Laparoscopic Approach Of Acute Perforated Appendicitis Inside Spiegelian Hernia
MORALESCONDE S, BARRANCOMORENO A, SOCASMACIAS M, BERNALMORENO DA, SERRANOBORRERO I, CANETEGOMEZ J, ALARCONDELAGUA I, VALDESHERNANDEZ J, GOMEZCABEZADEVACA V, PADILLORUIZ FJ
   
- VP-2 New Technique In Microlaparoscopic Ventral Hernias Repair
NOCETI A, RATTO EL, ROTA A, MARITATO F, ERETTA C, PICCARDO A
   
- VP-3 Large Incisional Hernia: A New Double-Layer Mesh Device
MUNEGATO G, SCHIANODIVISCONTE M, SANNA A, DAROS D
   
- VP-4 Surgical Repair Of Contaminated Abdominal Wall Defects After Multiple Operations From Necrotizing Acute Pancreatitis
GARCIA DR, CRUZ DR, LOPEZ DR, LOPEZ DR, ROBIN DR, GONZALEZ DR, BLAZ DR, GALVAN DR, MELERO DR, PUEYO DR
   
- VP-5 Sils Ventral Hernia Repair: Report Of A Case
BARBAROS U, DEMİREL T, DEVECİ U, TÜKENMEZ M, GÖZKÜN O, PEKER KD, BAYRAKTAR A, KALAYCI M
   
- VP-6 Abdominal Wall Reconstruction After Management Of Open Abdomen In Acute Necrotazing Pancreatitis
LOPEZ J, GARCIA MA, BLAZUEZ LA, MELERO DA, GONZALEZ E, GALVAN A, PUEYO A, PALENCIA N, BARRIGA R, CRUZ A
   
- VP-7 Usefulness Of Bioabsorbable Mesh In The Management Of Chronic Polipropilene Mesh Infection
LOPEZ J, GARCIA MA, MELERO DA, PALENCIA N, BLAZUEZ LA, PUEYO A, BARRIGA R, GALVAN A, GONZALEZ E, ROBIN A
   
- VP-8 Surgical Treatment Of Giant Subcostal Hernia With An Open Preperitoneal Mesh Hernioplasty
GARCIA DR, LOPEZ DR, MORAL DR, BARRIGA DR, BLAZ DR, GALVAN DR, AGUILERA DR, MELERO DR, PUEYO DR, PALENCIA DR
   
- VP-9 Repair Of The Giant Ventral Hernia With Components’ Separation Technique:Videopresentation
B.GUNGOR, Z.MALAZGIRT, S.YURUKER, H.EKEN
   
         
  17:30 - 18:30 SATELLITE MEETING       A  
  16:00 - 17:30 SATELLITE MEETING        B  
  18:00 - 19:00 CONCURRENT SESSION - 4 A  
 

Moderators: U. MUSCHAWECK, S. OZER, T.Z. NURSAL

- OP-31 Surgical Treatment Of Inguinodyinia – Triple Neurectomy
GALUN D, MILICEVIC M, BASARIC D, DJURICSTEFANOVIC A, BULAJIC P, ZUVELA M
   
- OP-32 Athletic Pubalgia („Sportsmens Hernia“) Treatment Options And Results
 KOCH A, LORENZ R
   
- OP-33 Progrip Inguinal Hernia Repair: A Prospective Study Of Ileoinguinal Nerve Perservation Or Neurectomy
GALLINELLAMUZI M, CIANGOLA IC, ANDREOLI F, NIGRO C
   
- OP-34 Labral Tear, Is This Another Part Of The Sportsman Groin Syndrome?
JOSHI H, ELLIOTT C, SCOTT MH
   
- OP-35 Less Is More - Tailored Hernia Concept With 3-D-Meshes
LORENZ R, KOCH A
   
- OP-36 Laparoscopic Repair Of Inguinal Hernia Increases Concomittent Diagnosis Of Femoral Hernia
RAZVI A, NG P
   
- OP-37 - The Totally Extra Peritoneal (Tep) Endoscopic Hernia Repair: Results Of Concentration Of Care For A “Common Condition”
SCHOUTEN N, TEKATLI H, DALEN T, VERLEISDONK EJ, DAVIDS PH, CLEVERS GJ, SMAKMAN N, BURGMANS JP
   
         
  18:00 - 19:00 CONCURRENT SESSION - 5 B  
 

Moderators: A. MONTGOMERY, K. YORGANCI, E.UNAL

- OP-38 Absorbable Mesh Fixation Systems Compared To The Gold Standard In Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia Repair: An Experimental Evaluation
REYNVOET E, BERREVOET F, DESOMER F, VERCAUTEREN G, VANOVERBEKE I, CHIERS K, TROISI R
   
- OP-39 Effect Of Ethylene Oxide Resterilization And In-Vitro Degradation On Mechanical Properties Of Partially Absorbable Composite Hernia Meshes
ENDOGAN T, OZYAYLALI I, KULACOGLU H, SERBETCI K, KIYAK G, HASIRCI N
   
- OP-40 Fixation Devices For Laparoscopic Hernia Repair In An Experimental Study
SCHREINEMACHER M, BARNEVELD K, PEETERS E, GIJBELS M, GREVE JW, MISEREZ M, BOUVY N
   
- OP-41 Evaluation Of The Influence Of A Defect Simulating An Incisional Hernia On The Ex Vivo Biomechanical Response Of The Abdominal Wall
PODWOJEWSKI F, OTTENIO M, BEILLAS P, GUERIN G, TURUIER F, MITTON D
   
- OP-42 In Vitro Model On Clear Mesh Composite : The Capability Of Composite Prosthesis To Allow Cell Proliferation
CANUTO RA, CHIARAVALLOTI A, MUZIO G, SARACINO S, BUEMI C
   
- OP-43 Complications Of Mesh-Devices For Intraperitoneal Umbilical Hernia Repair: A Word Of Caution
MUYSOMS F, BONTINCK J, PLETINCKX P
   
- OP-44

The Integretion of Biological Hernia Implants in Experimental Ipom Repair - The Impact of Proprietary Processing Methods and Collagen Crosslinking
PETTEPUCHNER A, FORTELNY R, SILIC K, BRAND J, GRUBERBLUM S, REDL H
   
         
  18:00 - 19:00 CONCURRENT SESSION - 6 C  
 

Moderators: J. CONZE, E. TEZEL, Y.USER

- OP-45 Human Vital Amniotic Membrane Reduces Adhesions In Experimental Ipom Repair
PETTERPUCHNER A, FORTELNY R, HENNERBICHLER S, GRUBERBLUM S, REDL H
   
- OP-46 Evaluation Of The Host Response In Vivo To Abdominal Wall Repair Textiles Implanted Subcutaneously In The Rat
BRYAN N, BAYON Y, HUNT J
   
- OP-47 Italian Register Of Umbilical Hernia Treatment (Rieo)
GALLINELLAMUZI M, CIANGOLA IC, ANDREOLI F, NIGRO C
   
- OP-48 Innovative In-Vitro Polyculture Model, As An Artificial Living Peritoneum, For Abdominal Mesh Evaluation
LEFRANC O, VERNIER A, BARRIER F, DAVID L, FRANK L, SIALI R
   
- OP-49 Pain And Physical Function Up To 12 Months After Open And Laparoscopic Mesh Repair Of Ventral Hernias
BRINGMAN S, SIMPKINSS D, ILIE B, LIN L
   
- OP-50 Quantification Of Neutrophil Activation In Response To Hernia Textiles Using In Vitro Chemiluminescence
BRYAN N, BAYON Y, HUNT J
   
- OP-51 Transporous Mesh Fixation With Fibrin Sealant In An In Vitro Model Of Spray ApplicationBRAND J, PETTERPUCHNER A, GRUBERBLUM S, FORTELNY R, REDL H
         
     
  FRIDAY 08.10. 2010  
     
  09:00 - 10:30 MAIN SESSION 5: OPEN INGUINAL HERNIA REPAIR A  
 
 

Moderators: J.H. ALEXANDRE, E. SOZUER, S. ERSIN

- Update of the EHS Hernia Guidelines - M. SIMONS
- Lichtenstein (Technique) - P.AMID
- Recurrent Inguinal Hernia - D. VAN GELDERE
- Preperitoneal Repair - F. BERREVOET
- Femoral Hernias in Emergencies - V. MANDALA
- SFP-3 Trial Comparing The Total Extra Peritoneal Method Versus The Transinguinal
  Preperitoneal Technique - G.G.KONING, et al
         
  09:00 - 10:30 MAIN SESSION 6: FACTS ABOUT VENTRAL HERNIA REPAIR B  
 
 

Moderators: T. HENIFORD, E. PERRAKIS, N. GONULLU

- Complications of Laparoscopic VHR - A. DE BEAUX
- Pathogenesis and Treatment of Ulcers in Giant Incisional Hernias - J.B FLAMENT
- Approach to Lumbar Hernias - E. TEZEL
- Should We Close the Defect During LVHR - E. CHELALA
- Postoperative Management: Cautions and Interventions for a Better Convalescence - X. FELIU
- SFP-4 Elective Umbilical Hernia Repair In Patients With Liver Cirrhosis And Ascites -
  H.H.EKER, et al
         
  09:00 - 10:30 CONCURRENT SESSION - 7 C  
 

Moderators: M. SMIETANSKI, N. KORUN, S. KAPAN

- OP-52 Mesh Fixation With Intraperitoneal Tisseel (Me.Fix.It Trial) - Early Results Of A Double-Blinded Randomized Controlled Study
ERIKSEN JR, BISGAARD T, ASSAADZADEH S, JOERGENSEN LN, ROSENBERG J
   
- OP-53 Isokinetic Measurement Of Trunk Flexion After Surgical Repair For Incisional Hernia
EKER HH, DENHARTOG D, KLITSIE PJ, TUINEBREIJER WE, KLEINRENSINK GJ, STAM HJ, LANGE JF
   
- OP-54 Polypropylene Film Stable Coating Mesh To Prevent The Intraperitoneal Adhesion Formation . Experimental Evaluation
BURCHIELLI S, CHIARAVALLOTI A, BUEMI C
   
- OP-55 Parietex Progrip Mesh In Open Ventral Hernia Repair
HOPSON S
   
- OP-56 A New Technique For Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia Repair: Double Crown With One /Third Of Tackers And Fibrin Glue
MORALESCONDE S, SOCASMACIAS M, VALDESHERNANDEZ J, SERRANOBORRERO I, BARRANCOMORENO A, BERNALMORENO D, ALARCONDELAGUA I, MUNOZORTEGA A, HISNARDCADET JM
   
- OP-57 Biologic Mesh
MAR S
   
- OP-58 Single Stage Repair Of Large Contaminated Hernia Defects With Strattice™ Reconstructive Tissue Matrix Reinforcement Of Component Separation
ITANI K, ROSEN M, VARGO D, DENOTO G, HULTMAN S, SMIELL J, RUTAN RL, SILVERMAN RL
   
- OP-59 A Novel Technique For Laparoscopic Repair Of Ventral Hernias
FRANKLIN R, BAXT R
   
- OP-60 Giant Incisional Hernia Treatment Using Parietex Tm "Composite Tm
MESCHARNAUD JP, ROHR S, MATHONNET M, BOUVIER S, DESROUSSEAUX B, BAULIEUX J
   
- OP-61 A Single Surgeon’s Experience In Repairing Umbilical/Para-Umbilical/Incisional Hernias Using The Ventralex Mesh
KARSANDAS R
   
         
  10:30 - 11:00 Coffee Break    
  11:00 - 12:30 GENERAL ASSEMBLY A  
  11:00 - 12:30 VIDEO SESSION - 2 C  
 

Moderators: P. WINTRINGER, N. KOKSAL, H. GOK

- VP-10 203 Consecutive Series Of Laparoscopic Ventral Hernias Repair: By A Single Centre
NOCETI A, RATTO EL, ROTA A, MARITATO F, ERETTA C, PICCARDO A
   
- VP-11 First Laparoscopic Tottally Extraperitoneal Reapir Of Laugier’s Hernia: A Case Repor
ATES M, DIRICAN A, KOSE E, ISIK B, YILMAZ S
   
- VP-12 Tips And Tricks For Placing Low Weight Prosthetic Material During A Totally Extraperitoneal (Tep) Approach For Inguinal Hernia Repair
MORALESCONDE S, BARRANCOMORENO A, SERRANOBORRERO I, SOCASMACIAS M, ALARCONDELAGUA I, BERNALMORENO DA, CANETEGOMEZ J, VALDESHERNANDEZ J, CASADOMAESTRE MD, PADILLORUIZ FJ
   
- VP-13 Inguinal-Scrotal Hernias In Young Patients: Is Laparoscopic Repair A Possible Answer?
AGRESTA F, MAZZAROLO G, BEDIN N
   
- VP-14 Microlaparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair (Tapp), With Biological Glue
NOCETI A, RATTO EL, ROTA A, MARITATO F, ERETTA C, PICCARDO A
   
- VP-15 Microlaparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair (Ipom), With Biological Glue
NOCETI A, RATTO EL, ROTA A, MARITATO F, ERETTA C, PICCARDO A
   
- VP-16 Pure Sils Floppy Nissen Fundoplication: Report Of The First Case
BARBAROS U, DEMİREL T, DEVECİ U, TÜKENMEZ M, GÖZKÜN O, PEKER KD, KALAYCI M, ÇELİK TO, UYMAZ DS
   
- VP-17 Laparoscopic Repair Of Hiatal Hernia And Morgagni Hernia At The Same Patient
YIGIT T, COSKUN AK, HARLAK A, KILBAS Z, KOZAK O
   
- VP-18 Laparoscopic Fundaplication Using Hook Diathermy As The Only Energy Source. Video Presentation
KOTIDIS E, PARPOUDI S, TSIAOUSIDOU A, GIATAS N, KARIOTI P, FOTIOU G
   
         
  12:30 - 14:00 SATELLITE MEETING       A  
  12:30 - 14:00 SATELLITE MEETING       B  
  14:00 - 15:30 MAIN SESSION 7: LAPAROSCOPIC INGUINAL HERNIA REPAIR A  
 
 

Moderators: M. MISEREZ, F. BERREVOET, L. AVTAN

- Tacking, Gluing, or No Fixation - K. TOPGUL
- Difficult Cases in Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair - S. MORALES-CONDE
- Laparoscopic Repair After Groin Hernia Recurrence - K. LEBLANC
- Clues for a Better Laparoscopic Repair - D. CUCCURULLO
- SILS Herniorrhaphy - B. JACOB
- SFP-5 Demonstrated Safety And Efficacy Of Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery For Tep Repair:
  The First 100 Cases - TRAN H
         
  14:00 - 15:30 MAIN SESSION 8: COMPLEX & GIANT HERNIAS +- LOSS OF DOMAIN B  
 
 

Moderators: P. NEGRO, S. YUCEYAR, A. AREN

- Patient Selection in Complicated Abdominal Wall Hernias - J. JEEKEL
- Massive Ventral Hernia with Loss of Domain - A. CARBONELL
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction Utilizing Componentsí Separation Technique - Z. MALAZGIRT
- Laparoscopic Components' Separation Technique - T. HENIFORD
- Risks and Benefits Associated with Components' Separation for Repair of Complex Hernias -
  G.DUMANIAN
- SFP-6 Subcutaneous Talc Significantly Reduced Seroma Drain Duration And Comlications -
  R.BRINTZENHOFF, et al
         
  14:00 - 15:30 EMERGING SURGEONS' SESSION 1 C  
 

Moderators: S. SMEDBERG, T. YILMAZLAR, L. AKIN

- ESP-1 Multicenter Analysis Of Short Term Results After Laparoscopic Modified Sugarbaker Technique For The Treatment Of Paraostomal Hernias
VALDES J, MORALES S, HANSSON B, MUYSOMS F, MUSSACK T
   
- ESP-2 Biodex System-4 As A Tool For Assessment Of Abdominal Muscle Function. Validity And Reliability For Healthy Volunteers And Patients With Giant Ventral Hernia
STRIGARD K, JOHANSSON M, GUNNARSSON U
   
- ESP-3 Single Trocar Access For Totally Extraperitoneal Endoscopic (Tep) Inguinal Hernia Repair: Our Experience
MORALESCONDE S, SOCASMACIAS M, VALDESHERNANDEZ J, SERRANOBORRERO I, BERNALMORENO DA, BARRANCOMORENO A, ROLDANPEREZ S, GOMEZCABEZADEVACA V, HISNARDCADET JM, PADILLORUIZ FJ
   
- ESP-4 Safety Of Prosthetic Mesh Repair In Contaminated Surgery For Obstructed Incisional Hernia
ZAIDI M, AHMED A, ZAFAR H, AWAN Z, SHAKIL O
   
- ESP-5 Strategies To Minimize Adhesions To Intraperitoneally Placed Mesh In Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia Repair: An Experimental Study Supporting Clinical Application Of Fibrin Sealant
TRAN HM, SALIBA L, HAWTHORNE W
   
- ESP-6 Effectiveness Of Educational Programme In Improving Treatment Standards Of Inguinal Hernia – Data From One Region In Poland
MATYJA A, PACH R, SOLECKI R, KIBIL W
   
- ESP-7 A Comparison Of A Bovine Albumin/ Glutaraldehyde Glue Versus Fibrin Sealant For Hernia Mesh Fixation In Experimental Onlay And Ipom Repair In Rats
GRUBERBLUM S, PETTERPUCHNER A, MIKA K, BRAND J, REDL H, OEHLINGER W, BENESCH T, FORTELNY R
   
- ESP-8 Incisional Hernia After Adult Living Donor Liver Transplantation
OZGOR D, DIRICAN A, ATES M, YILMAZ M, ISIK B, YILMAZ S
   
- ESP-9 Our Experience In Treatment Of Postoperative Lumbar Hernia
GVENETADZE T, GIORGOBIANI G, CHIKOBAVA G, MAMAMTAVRISHVILI G, NANEISHVILI M, NADIRADZE E
   
         
  15:30 - 16:00 Coffee Break    
  16:00 - 17:30 LECTURE 2: INGUINAL HERNIA A  
 
 

Moderators: J. B. FLAMENT, Z. MALAZGIRT, H. TASCI

- Choosing the Most Appropriate Repair for Inguinal Hernias - F.KOCKERLING 
- Reasons of Pain After Inguinal Hernia Repair - P. AMID
- Technique for Elimination of Postherniorrhaphy Pain - G. CAMPANELLI
- Reasons of Recurrence After Inguinal Hernia Repair - V. MANDALA
- Evidence-Based Comparison Between Lichtenstein and TEP Repairs - J. JEEKEL
         
  16:00 - 17:30 PANEL DISCUSSION 2: DISCUSSION ON APPROACH TO VENTRAL
HERNIAS / QUESTIONS & ANSWERS		 B  
 
 

Moderators: A. De BEAUX, V. SCHUMPELICK, S. SOKMEN

Panelists: A. CARBONELL, A. CODA, A. MONTGOMERY, T. HENIFORD, D. BERGER, E. CHELALA, J. KUKLETA, J. CONZE, M. ERTEM, G. DUMANIAN
         
  16:00 - 17:30 CONCURRENT SESSION - 8 C  
 

Moderators: E. PERRAKIS, E. SOZUER, K. MEMISOGLU

- OP-62 Use Of The Carolina Comfort Scale (Ccs) For Evaluation Quality Of Life After Hernia Surgery With Mesh
KOCH A, LORENZ R
   
- OP-63 A Prospective Study Exploring Patients Recall Of The Consent Process After Inguinal Hernia Repair
UZZAMAN M, SINHA S, MYINT F
   
- OP-64 Transinguinal Preperitoneal Patch (Tipp) Under Local Anesthesia. Feasibility Evaluation
 PELISSIER EP, NGO P, GAYET P
   
- OP-65 Acute Groin Hernia: Lessons Learnt
ITANI K
   
- OP-66 Rare Late Mesh Complications Following Prolene Hernia System Inguinal Hernia Repair
ZUVELA M, KRIVOKAPIC Z, MARKOVIC V, GALUN D
   
- OP-67 Assessment Of Postoperative Outcomes After Laparoscopic Total Extraperitoneal Versus Lichtenstein Repair For Inguinal Hernia
AYTAC E, DEMIRYAS S, MIZRAKLI T, AGAYEVA A, AYAN F, PAKSOY M, ERTEM M
   
- OP-68 Role Of Ultrasound In Choice Of Surgical Approach For Groin Hernias
KURMANSEITOVA L, KHATKOV I, KULEZNEVA Y
   
- OP-69 Open Versus Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
SEKMEN U, BIRCAN HY, ALTACA G, KOSUCU SN, KARAKAYALI H
   
- OP-70 Hernioplasty Sutureless With Light-Weight Mesh (Ultrapro®) And Fibrin Glue (Quixil®). Results Of A Randomised Prospective Study
LIONETTI R, NEOLA B, NAPOLITANO E, CAPASSO S, CROLLA E, RUSSO M, DILILLO S, FERULANO GP
   
- OP-71 A Study Assessing Patients Assessment Of The Consent Process After Inguinal Hernia Repair
UZZAMAN M, SINHA S, MYINT F
         
  17:30 - 18:30 SATELLITE MEETING     A  
  17:30 - 18:30 SATELLITE MEETING       B  
  18:00 - 19:30 CONCURRENT SESSION - 9 A  
 
 

Moderators: F. MUYSOMS, O. AKTAN, A. CAKMAK

- OP-72 Six Months Results Of First-In-Man Trial Of A New Synthetic Long-Term Resorbable Mesh For Inguinal Hernia Repair
RUIZJASBON F, NORRBY
   
- OP-73 Mesh-Fixation In Tapp-Repairs Of Inguinal Hernia: Do We Need It?
MAYER F, AUGSCHÖLL C, LECHNER M, HUTTER J, ÖFNER D
   
- OP-74 Ipom Repair For Failed Inguinal Hernia Repair
FRANKLIN M, RUSSEK K
   
- OP-75 Three Year Follow-Up Of An Open Preperitoneal Mesh Technique Using A Memory Ring Patch For Inguinal Hernia Repair: What Can We Expect?
BERREVOET F, SNOECK E, VANDENBOSSCHE B, VANLANDER A, ROGIERS X, TROISI R
   
- OP-76 Lichenstein Technique In The Treatment Of Inguinal Hernias With Timesh – Our Expirience
PEJCIC V
   
- OP-77 Evaluation Of A Nitinol Frame Containing, Large Pore Mesh Device For Transinguinal Preperitoneal Groin Hernia Repair
BERREVOET F, VANLANDER A, VANDENBOSSCHE B, ROGIERS X, TROISI R
   
- OP-78 Femoral Hernia After Previous Inguinal Herrniorhaphy: Introduction Of A Modified Patch Repair With Local Anesthesia
KULACOGLU H, UGURLU C, ERGUL Z, OZYAYLALI I, SEKER G
   
- OP-79 Conversion To Modified Stoppa Procedure During Laparoscopic Totally Extraperitoneal Inguinal Hernia Repair
ATES M, DIRICAN A, YILMAZ M, OZGOR D, ISIK B, ARA C
   
- OP-80 Classification Of The Mesh Based On The Weight
CODA A, MARTORANA S
   
- OP-81 Progrip Mesh In The Treatment Of Inguinal Hernia: Towards A Consensus
GALLINELLAMUZI MA, JACUIN CL, ROSIERE AL, ALBINNI SA, SMEDS ST, CHASTAN PH, MISEREZ MA
         
  18:00 - 19:30 CONCURRENT SESSION - 10 B  
 
 

Moderators: A. CARBONELL, A. ZORLUOGLU, H. KULACOGLU

- OP-82 Body Image After Laparoscopic Or Open Incisional Hernia Repair
EKER HH, RAMSHORST GH, HANSSON BM, BUUNEN M, KLITSIE PJ, PIERIK EG, JANSEN IM, BONJER HJ, JEEKEL J, LANGE JF
   
- OP-83 The Effect Of Different Position Of The Mesh In Giant Incissional Hernias
MLADENOVIC D, NIKOLOVSKI A, TAHIR S, STAVRIDIS G, KJAEV A
   
- OP-84 Ambulatory Surgery Of Ventral And Incisional Hernias
GALUN D, MILICEVIC M, BASARIC D, BULAJIC P, PALIBRK I, ZUVELA M
   
- OP-85 Large And Giant Incisional Hernia Repair: Experience Of A Tertiary Care Hospital In A Developing Country
AHMED A, ZAIDI M, ZAFAR H
   
- OP-86 Endoscopic Total Extraperitoneal Sublay Ventral Hernia Repair In Single Port Technique
REINPOLD W
   
- OP-87 An Analysis Of The Evidence Base For The Use Of Biological Meshes For Hernia Repair In Contaminated Fields
HARGREAVES J, MITCHELL J, MCROY L
   
- OP-88 Italian National Database On Implantation Of Biological Meshes For Hernia Surgery
CATENA F, ANSALONI L, CAMPANELLI G, NEGRO P, AGRESTA F, RICCIO P, BASSI UA, COCCOLINI F, CROVELLA F, PINNA AD
   
- OP-89 Goñi Moreno’s Progressive Pneumoperitoneum Technique In Surgical Treatment Of Patients With Giant Defects Of The Abdominal Wall, Our Experience In 9 Cases
LOPEZSANCLEMENTE MC, ROBRES J, LOPEZCANO M, BARRI J, LOZOYA R, LOPEZ S, BUUERAS MC, JORBAS R
   
- OP-90 Laparoscopic Vs Open Repair Of Ventral Hernia
STIPA F, GIACCAGLIA V, SANTINI E, BURZA A, BASCONE B
         
  18:00 - 19:30 CONCURRENT SESSION - 11 C  
 
 

Moderators:G. DUMANIAN, S. YUCEYAR, K. ZENGIN

- OP-91 Ventral Hernias In Difficult Localisation: Video Presentation Of Two Cases
H.GOK, E.OZVERI, M.ERTEM
   
- OP-92 Negative Pressure At The Bowel Surface During Topical Negative Pressure
BJARNASON T, MONTGOMERY A, HLEBOWICZ J, LINDSTEDT S, PETERSSON U
   
- OP-93 A New Shape Of Mesh To Simplify And Standardize The Implantation Procedure In Ventral Hernia Repair
AMATO G, GULOTTA G, AGRUSA A, GÖTZE T, SALAMONE G, SALADINO VA, ROMANO G, PAOLUCCI V
   
- OP-94 Use Of Light-Weight Polypropylene Mesh Coated With Omega 3 Fatty Acid In Ventral Hernia Repair Results In A Single Institution (Tei): 3-Year Follow-Up
FRANKLIN M, RUSSEK K
   
- OP-95 Study Of The Impact Of Overlap And Fixation Distribution In Intraperitoneal Ventral Hernia Repair Using Physical And Numerical Models
GUERIN G, PODWOJEWSKI F, OTTENIO M, MITTON D, TURUIER F
   
- OP-96 The Use Of A Non-Crosslinked Xenogenic Collagenous Membrane (Tutomesh®) In Extreme Cases Of Ventral Hernias
TESTINI M, GRECO L, LISSIDINI G, GURRADO A, PICCINNI G
   
- OP-97 It Is Possible To Detect A Parastomal Hernia With 3d Endostomal Ultrasonograph
GURMU A, GUNNARSSON U, STRIGARD K
   
- OP-98 Separated Or Continue Mesh Fixation On Incisional Hernias
SEKMEN U, BIRCAN HY, CEVIK H, ALTACA G, MORAY G
   
- OP-99 Early Experience With Laparoscopic Repair Of Ventral Hernias With Omyra® Mesh
 JENKINSON P, KUMAR S, NIXON S
   
- OP-100 Laparoscopic Treatment Of Incision Hernias With Rally Mesh
JOVANOVIC S
   
- OP-101 New Composite Mesh For The Large Incisional Hernia
MUNEGATO G, SCHIANODIVISCONTE M, SANNA A, DAROS D
   
         
     
  SATURDAY 09.10. 2010  
     
  09:00 - 10:30 MAIN SESSION 10: RELATED ISSUES IN INGUINAL HERNIORRHAPHY A  
 
 

Moderators: J. KUKLETA, K. Le BLANC, H. KULACOGLU

- Ischemic Orchitis/Testicular Atrophy - T. YIGIT
- Mesh Related Fertility Problems - Y. YAVUZ
- Groin Disruption in the Sportsmen - S. SMEDBERG
- Sportsmenís Hernia: My Technique - U. MUSCHAWECK
- The Role of Informed Consent in Hernia Repair - J. H. ALEXANDRE
- SFP-9 Suspected Inguinal Hernia During Pregnancy – Do We Have An Indication For
  Hernia Surgery ? - M.LECHNER, et al
         
  09:00 - 10:30 MAIN SESSION 11: PARAESOPHAGEAL HERNIA B  
 
 

Moderators: A.CODA , A. IGCI, E. ERSOY

- Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Hiatal Hernia Repair - X. FELIU
- Technical Clues for a Better Laparoscopic Hiatal Hernia Repair - S. MORALES-CONDE
- Mesh in Laparoscopic Hiatal Hernia Repair: What and Which Type? - A. TURKCAPAR
- Complications and Results of HHR - D. CUCCURULLO
- SFP-10 Rectus Abdominus Fascial Sheath Usage During Surgical Management Of
  Gerd - T.YIGIT, et al
- SFP-11 Complications Of A Hiatal Hernia Repair With Or Without The Use Of A Mesh -
  L.TIMMERMANS, et al
         
  09:00 - 10:30 MAIN SESSION 9: HUMANITARIAN HERNIA SURGERY C  
 
 

Moderators: A. KINGSNORTH, D. V. GELDERE, N. SENGUL

- Joint Mission to Mongolia with the American Hernia Society - A. KINGSNORTH
- Impact of Operation Hernia in a Rural Setting in Nigeria - O. AWOJOBI
- Teaching the Local Surgeons in Cote D'Ivoire - M. SMIETANSKI
- The Benefits for Accompanying Residents (from Holland) - M. SIMONS
- SFP-7 Humanitarian Surgery: A Spanish Team In A Rural Setting In Nigeria - T.BUTRON, et al
- SFP-8 Demographics Of Hernia Repairs Of Turkey - H.GOK
         
  10:30 - 11:00 COFFEE BREAK    
  11:00 - 12:30 LECTURE 3: GENERAL ISSUES ON VENTRAL HERNIA REPAIR A  
 
 

Moderators: A. KINGSNORTH, C. ORAL, A. ZORLUOGLU

- Pros and Cons of Open Techniques (Onlay, Retromuscular, IPOM) - J. CONZE
- Clinical Evidence on Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia Repair - A. DE BEAUX
- Choosing the Mesh - J. KUKLETA
- Application of Biomaterials in Ventral Hernias - M. MISEREZ
- Clinical Care of Patients After Repair of Massive Ventral Hernias - F. KOCKERLING
         
  11:00 - 12:30 PANEL DISCUSSION 3: DISCUSSION ON CONTROVERSIAL ISSUES OF HIATAL
HERNIA & REPAIR / QUESTIONS & ANSWERS		 B  
 
 

Moderators: K. Le BLANC, S. MORALES-CONDE, A. TURKCAPAR

Panelists:B. JACOB, D. CUCCURULLO, E. ERSOY, X. FELIU, S. MORALES-CONDE,
N. GONULLU, S. ERSIN, P. WINTRINGER, Y.YAVUZ
         
  11:00 - 12:30 EMERGING SURGEONS' SESSION 2 C  
 
 

Moderators: M. TASKIN, B. TIRNAKSIZ

- ESP-10 Kingsnorth Difficulty Score For The Classification Of Inguinal Hernia. A Way To Optimize Surgical Planning
DORCARATTO D, PEREIRA JA, CLIMENT M, JUNCA V, SOLSONA J, SEGURA M, GRANDE L
   
- ESP-11 Inguinal Hernia Tension-Free Repair Using Mesh Under Local Anaesthesia. A Prospective Clinical Study
MICHALOPOULOS N, PAPAVRAMIDIS TS, PLIAKOS I, KOTIDIS E, KESISOGLOU I, SAPALIDIS K, DELIGIANNIDIS N, NTOKMETZIOGLOU I, PAPAVRAMIDIS ST
   
- ESP-12 Assessment Of Inguinal Hernia Treatment Results In Patients Operated On With Mesh Modo Lichtenstein, Phs And Robbins-Rutkow
KIBIL W, PACH R, SOLECKI R, MATYJA A, KULIG J
   
- ESP-13 Management & Outcome Of Giant Inguinal Hernias
TALPUR K, MALIK A, MEMON A, SANGRASI A, KURESHI J, LAGHARI A
   
- ESP-14 Possible Solutions For Complex Abdominal Wall Defects – Various Components Separation Techniques With Or Without Nonresorbable Mesh Hernia Repairs
ZUVELA M, GALUN D, MILICEVIC M, BULAJIC P, BASARIC D, PALIBRK I
   
- ESP-15 Local Anesthesia And Conscious Sedation In Inguinal And Ventral Hernias
ABBONANTE F
   
- ESP-16 Evaluation Of The Outcome Of Bilayer Mesh Hernioplasty Compared To Lichtenstein Mesh Hernioplasty
JALALI SM
   
- ESP-17 The Management Of Inguinal Recurrent Hernias
DEMETRASHVILI Z
   
- ESP-18 Prospective Randomised Comporasion Of Lichtenstein And *Coskun Hernia Repair Technique
F.COSKUN, A.D.POLAT, M.V. OZER, T.DINC, M.O.GULSEREN, O.OZOZAN
   
         
  12:30 - 14:00 CLOSING CEREMONY A  
     



 
     
     
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