One of the Key Opinion Leaders for ambulatory surgery world wide, Dr. Carolos Magalhes from Portugal and President of International Society for Ambulatory Surgery discusses the Impact of ambulatory surgery for hernia repair.

Dr. Shirin Towfigh (Los Angeles – Beverly Hills Hernia Center) joins Dr. Flavio Malcher to share her career journey and the important work she is doing in patient advocacy in hernia and abdominal wall reconstruction with her internet community, HerniaTalk.com.

Prof. Aali Sheen from UK Defining Groin Hernias and Techniques discusses the findings of his publications in the field of hernia surgery, with emphasis on decision-making in treatment for abdominal wall defects.

Dr. Maciej Pawlak discusses his vision for how young surgeons should be trained, leveraging professional societies and expertise of mentors around the world.

Innovation is challenging the status quo to promote change for the betterment of the field. What could be the next revolution in hernia repair?

Sonia Ribas joins Flavio Malcher to discuss her experience launching the Portguese Hernia Society, and the challenge of building the next generation of leaders in hernia organizations.

Heather Bougard joins Salvador Morales to discuss how to manage hernia surgery in a resource constrained environment, including her view on the role of HerniaU in educating surgeons around the world.

Professor Chowbey speaks to us on the origination of Asia Pacific Hernia Society (APHS) and his advice on starting a society.

Prof.Tang speaks on his unique journey to becoming a surgeon

Dr. Brian Jacob speaks on the evolution of the International Hernia Collaboration and the importance of collaboration in the global hernia community.