The EHS & Medtronic invite you to the 2-day Advanced OPEN Cadaver Course at IRCAD, France, on 26-27 May 2026.
Programme
The Advanced Cadaver Course course in Strasbourg, France is an intensive course with a special focus on giant hernia pitfalls and bail out solutions, subcostal hernia, flank hernia and much more. The overall focus for the course is to increase the participants  knowledge on*:
- Stoppa repair
- Excess skin
- Rives Stoppa and pelvic anatomy
- Laparotomy Closure Small bites
- Open abdomen surgery
This Advanced course will be a combination of presentations and practical skill training in the cadaver lab.Â
Faculty
Alexis Theodorou,
Greece
Guillaume Passot,
France
 Bernd Stechemesser,
Germany
Cesare Stabilini,
Italy
Walter Brunner,
Switzerland
Ward Janssens,
Belgium
Local Organising Committee:
Alexis Theodorou
Pre-course Materials
EHS courses are more than just on-site training — they’re a complete learning experience.
Before the course, participants gain access to comprehensive pre-course materials, including EHS guidelines, expert presentations, supplementary resources, step-by-step procedure descriptions, and surgical recordings.
You’ll also benefit from mentor feedback throughout and after the course, ensuring personal guidance and continuous learning.
With pre- and post-tests, you can track your progress and measure your improvement.
This blended learning model gives you access to expert insights, educational videos, and reading materials in advance — allowing you to arrive well-prepared, ready to focus on case discussions and hands-on practice during the course.
For information about EHS industry partners, please visit the Industry page.
Registration
Course Fee
2-day course fee: 1000 EUR (excluding VAT)
Including VAT (20%): 1200 EUR
The registration fee includes:
Admission to the full course programme
Coffee breaks and lunch
Course Dinner on the first evening
Cancellation terms
Cancellation of registration must be notified in writing to CAP Partner at registration@cap-partner.eu. Cancellations postmarked before and on the date indicated below will be refunded 50% of the registration fee. After that date, registration fees are non-refundable.
Cancellation deadline: 10 April 2026.
If the course is cancelled due to other unforeseen events beyond the control of the organisers, the registration fee will be refunded after the deduction of expenses incurred by the course.
Location (Lab)
CME Credits
Opportunity to earn CME Credits
This course offers a unique opportunity to enhance your skills while advancing your professional development in Abdominal Wall Surgery.
An application has been made to the UEMS EACCME® for CME/CPD accreditation of this event
Previous courses
The course is facilitated in the Manchester Surgical Skills and Simulation Centre (MSSSC).
The MSSSC is located in the centre of Manchester and is one of only a few training centres in the country to offer cadaveric dissection using fresh frozen tissue. It has been a cornerstone of multi-professional learning, facilitating regional, national and international courses since 2012.
You can read more about the lab here.
Address:
Stopford Building,
Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PT, United Kingdom
Find it on Google Maps here.
