24.APRIL.2026
HALL II (Level -1)
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| 07:30-19.00 | Arrival & Registrations |
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| 09.30-12.15 | Masterclass on the Abdominal Wall Anatomy |
| Faculty: S. Apostolidis, D. Chen, Y. Renard, M.A. Garcia-Urena | |
| 09.30-10.45 | Anatomy of Groin Area |
| Y. Renard | |
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10.45-11.00 |
Break |
| 11.00-12.15 | Anatomy of Anterolateral Abdominal Wall and Component Separation Techniques |
| Y. Renard | |
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| 12.15-12.30 | Coffee Break |
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| 12.30-13.30 | Satellite Symposium |
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| 13.30-14.30 | Light lunch |
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| 14.30-15.30 | Challenges and Strategies in Female Hernia Repair |
| Moderators: K. Toutouzas, S. Aggelopoulos, K. Sapalidis | |
| Asymptomatic Inguinal/Femoral Hernia: Watchful Waiting or Repair? | |
| S. Laskou | |
| Managing the Round Ligament during Laparoscopic Inguinal/Femoral Hernia Repair | |
| M. Drogouti | |
| Ventral Hernia during Childbearing Age: Balancing Repair and Life-Stage Considerations | |
| S. Krivan | |
| Symptomatic Hernia during Pregnancy: Clinical Decisions and Optimal Care | |
| E. Andriopoulou | |
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| 15.30-16.30 | Radiology in Hernia and Abdominal Wall Reconstruction |
| Moderators: I. Dimitriou, D. Giakoustidis, I. Tepetes | |
| Imaging Modalities: Choosing the Right Tool for the Right Hernia | |
| V. Tatsis | |
| Preoperative Radiology: Mapping for Abdominal Wall Reconstruction | |
| A. Theodorou | |
| Postoperative Imaging: Assessing Repair, Complications and Long-Term Outcomes | |
| I. Belyansky | |
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| 16.30-17.00 | Coffee Break |
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| 17.00-18.30 | Ventral Hernia Repair: From Bridging to Reconstruction |
| Moderators: P. Chrysoheris, C. Spyropoulos, H. Valenzuela | |
| IPUM: Is There Still a Role? | |
| A. Chamzin | |
| Component Separation Techniques: Defining the Right Patient and Choosing the Right Technique | |
| V. Radu | |
| Mesh Strategy: Plane and Material | |
| I. Gerogiannis | |
| Why Ventral Hernia Repairs Fail: Lessons from Complications | |
| I. Belyansky | |
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| 18.30-19.00 |
Satellite lecture |
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| 19.00-20.00 | Contemporary Inguinal Hernia Repair: Stepwise Techniques in Open, Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery |
| Moderators: MA Garcia-Urena, F. Archontovasilis, N. Nikiteas | |
| Lichtenstein Technique: Mastery and Technical Pearls | |
| D. Chen | |
| Laparoscopic TEP: Advanced Insights and Strategies | |
| H. Gok | |
| Laparoscopic/Robotic TAPP: Expert Tips | |
| H. Valenzuela | |
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| 20.00-21.00 | Opening Ceremony |
| • Welcome addresses | |
| • Opening Lecture | |
| “Thessaloniki: Anatomy of a City” | |
| Leon A. Nar | |
| PhD in Modern Greek Literature , Aristotle University of Thessaloniki - Writer | |
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| 21.00-22.30 | Welcome Reception |
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HALL III (Level -1)
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| 07:30-19.00 | Arrival & Registrations |
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| 08.00-09.30 | Oral & Video Presentations (Ventral-Incisional hernias I) |
| Moderators: E. Efthymiou, M. Emmanouilidis, Τ. Pavlidis | |
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| 13.30-14.30 | Light lunch |
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| 14.30-15.30 | Oral & Video Presentations (Surgical site infection - mesh infection) |
| Moderators: A. Raftopoulos, S. Kapoulas, V. Lagopoulos | |
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25.APRIL.2026
HALL II (Level -1)
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| 07:30-19.00 | Arrival & Registrations |
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| 08.00-09.30 | Oral & Video Presentations (Robotic hernia surgery) |
| Moderators: P. Iosifidis, N. Koutsogoulas, D. Raptis | |
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| 09.30-11.00 | Meet the Experts |
| Moderators: F. Archontovasilis, G. Chatzimavroudis, R. Fortelny | |
| Challenging case 1 | |
| D. Chen | |
| Challenging case 2 | |
| I. Belyansky | |
| Challenging case 3 | |
| H. Gok | |
| Challenging case 4 | |
| G. Dumanian | |
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| 11.00-11.30 | Coffee break |
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| 11.30-12.00 | Satellite lecture |
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| 12.00-13.00 | Preoperative Strategy in Ventral Hernia Repair: Risk Assessment, Optimization and Adjunct Techniques |
| Moderators: H. Gok, D. Zacharoulis, A. Giakoustidis | |
| Risk Stratification in Ventral Hernia Repair: What Do Current Prediction Models Really Tell Us? | |
| G. Christodoulidis | |
| Modifiable Risk Factors (Obesity, Diabetes, Smoking, Malnutrition): How Aggressive Should We Be Before the Operation? | |
| N. Kohylas | |
| Preoperative Botulinum Toxin Injection: Indications and Technical Considerations | |
| F. Berrevoet | |
| Progressive Preoperative Pneumoperitoneum: Patient Selection and Practical Implementation | |
| Y. Renard | |
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| 13.00-14.00 | Satellite Symposium |
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| 14.00-15.00 | Light lunch |
| 15.00-16.00 | Emergencies in Abdominal Wall and Other Hernias |
| Moderators: M. Mitsis, K. Ntatsis, A. Papadopoulos | |
| When Every Minute Counts: Early Recognition and Diagnostic Clues | |
| P. Bangeas | |
| Treatment Decision-Making and Patient Optimization | |
| C. Tsalikidis | |
| Surgical Approaches and Repair Strategies (Mesh vs No mesh) | |
| N. Kalochristianakis | |
| Emergencies in Hiatal Hernias | |
| Α. Kexagias | |
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| 16.00-16.15 | How I Do It |
| Moderators: I. Koutelidakis, K. Vlachos, N. Pararas | |
| Prophylactic Mesh Placement to Prevent Incisional Hernia after Laparoscopic Colorectal Cancer Surgery | |
| E. Pikoulis | |
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| 16.15-17.00 | Open abdomen |
| Moderators: S. Botaitis, C. Papavasileiou, T. Papavramidis | |
| Damage Control Resuscitation-Indications for Open Abdomen-Temporary Closure Techniques | |
| D. Ntourakis | |
| Management of Patients with Open Abdomen at the ICU- Prevention of Complications-Definite Closure | |
| K. Kiroplastis | |
| Modern Techniques in Open Abdomen: Vertical Fascial Traction and Direct Peritoneal Resuscitation | |
| O. Ioannidis | |
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| 17.00-17.30 | Coffee Break |
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| 17.30-18.15 | Satellite Symposium |
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| 18.15-19.30 | Robotic Ventral Hernias: Essentials, Techniques and Practical Insights |
| Moderators: G. Chatzimavroudis, P. Chrysoheris, F. Archontovasilis | |
| Robotic Transabdominal TAR: Step-by-Step Essentials | |
| I. Belyansky | |
| Robotic eTEP: Technique and Pearls | |
| V. Radu | |
| Robotic PeTEP: Advanced Tips | |
| H. Valenzuela | |
| Robotic Repair of Lateral and Other Complex Hernias: Strategy/Insights | |
| B. Muck | |
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| 19.30-20.00 | Keynote Lecture |
| Moderators: A. Papalois, N. Sikalias, G. Tsoulfas | |
| The future of Abdominal Wall Surgery: Innovation, Education and Next-Generation Practice | |
| D. Chen | |
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HALL III (Level -1)
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| 08.00-19.00 | Arrival & Registrations |
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| 08.00-09.30 | Oral & Video Presentations (Inguinal hernias) |
| Moderators: N. Voloudakis, A. Sovatzidis, I. Tselios | |
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| 11.00-11.30 |
Coffee break |
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| 14.00-15.00 | Light lunch |
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| 16.00-17.00 | Oral & Video Presentations (Ventral-Incisional hernias II) |
| Moderators: N. Zambitis, E. Koulouteris, E. Pavlidis | |
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26.APRIL.2026
HALL II (Level -1)
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| 07.30-13.00 | Arrival & Registrations |
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| 08.00-09.30 | Oral & Video Presentations (Rare and other special types of hernias) |
| Moderators: S. Atmatzidis, P. Athanasiou, N. Moudatsakis | |
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| 09.30-11.00 | Meet the Experts |
| Moderators: P. Chrysoheris, A. Theodorou, K. Zarras | |
| Challenging case 5 | |
| V. Radu | |
| Challenging case 6 | |
| H. Valenzuela | |
| Challenging case 7 | |
| F. Berrevoet | |
| Challenging case 8 | |
| M.A. Garcia-Urena | |
| Challenging case 9 | |
| H. Moussa | |
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| 11.00-11.30 | Coffee Break |
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| 11.30-12.30 | Hiatal Hernias |
| Moderators: K. Mpallas, B. Papaziogas, D. Schizas | |
| Preoperative Patient Evaluation/Preparation: What Should We Know? | |
| P. Christopoulos | |
| Selection of The Proper Antireflux Operation: Should There Be An Individualized Approach? | |
| E. Kotidis | |
| Recurrent Hiatal Hernia: Should It Be Treated? When and How? | |
| O. Lyros | |
| Postoperative Complications: Diagnosis and Treatment | |
| V. Charalampakis | |
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| 12.30-13.30 | Satellite Symposium |
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| 13.30-14.00 | Light lunch |
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| 14.00-15.30 | Controversies in Parastomal Hernia Surgery |
| Moderators: S. Kykalos, I. Maroulis, C. Cosmidis | |
| To Repair or Not? Patient Selection and Timing of Intervention | |
| I. Mantzoros | |
| Parastomal Hernia Repair: is Robotic a Gamechanger? | |
| K. Zarras | |
| Mesh Selection: Weighting Risk, Durability and Value | |
| M.K. Kokkalis | |
| Prophylactic Strategies at the Time of Stoma Formation: Evidence, Ethics and Long-Term Impact | |
| S. Antoniou | |
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| 15.30-16.00 | Awards Ceremony & Closing Remarks |
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HALL III (Level -1)
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| 08.00-09.30 | Oral & Video Presentations (Hernia prevention-Training-Research) |
| Moderators: Α. Mathioulaki, G. Garitsis, Ioannidis A. | |
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