Host the Annual EHS Congress 2030

The application to host the annual EHS Congress 2030 is now open. Learn more and access the bid application manual here.
5th Annual Gathering of the Portuguese Hernia and Abdominal Wall Society (SPHPA) (Endorsed by the EHS)

EHS-Endorsed Event: 5th Annual Gathering of the Portuguese Hernia and Abdominal Wall Society (SPHPA) The 5th Annual Gathering of the Portuguese Hernia and Abdominal Wall Society (SPHPA) brings together leading surgeons, researchers, and healthcare professionals dedicated to advancing abdominal wall surgery. This year’s meeting will feature state-of-the-art lectures, interactive workshops (abdominal wall closure, video editing […]
Call for applications for EHS Monothematic Congress in 2026

Collaborate with EHS to host a monothematic meeting in your country Any member of the EHS can apply to organise a monothematic conference. These conferences, which are endorsed by the European Hernia Society, have a local, national or international scope, with the possibility to involve international speakers. They have to be based on one specific […]
EHS Monothematic Conference, Ljubljana, Oct. 17th, 2025

Read the report from EHS Monothematic Conference, Ljubljana, Oct. 17th, 2025
Travel Grant Report: Køge, September 2025

I´ve got the opportunity to spend 2 extremely pleasant, professionally useful and educational weeks with the hernia team in Køge, who welcomed me with friendship and did their best to ensure that I could see as much as possible and return to my department enriched.
3. Ă–sterreichische Hernientage (EHS endorsed)
Robotics in Colorectal and Hernia Surgery Conference (EHS endorsed)

We are pleased to offer a special discount for members of the European Hernia Society (EHS). As an EHS member, you can benefit from a registration fee reduction for the Robotics in Colorectal and Hernia Surgery Conference: The first 25 EHS members to register will receive a 50% discount on their registration fee. All other […]
New eBook published in JAWS: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Special Issue

Journal of Abdominal Wall Surgery joins the European Hernia Society to ensure equity in hernia surgery worldwide today and build a more sustainable future for all tomorrow.
EHS Upcoming courses

Read more about our exciting courses and secure your spot on our website – remember, it’s first come, first served!
Hakan Gök on the first JAWS article

This article was the very first publication of JAWS, marking a historic milestone. We take great pride in this achievement.