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.
JAWS Chief Editor Manuel Lopez-Cano’s message

“JAWS is open, come in and share”
EHS Advanced Parastomal Hernia Course

This highly interactive workshop, led by an international faculty of surgical experts, focuses on advanced open and minimally invasive techniques for parastomal hernia repair. Attendees will be taught the most promising techniques for parastomal hernia and will receive hands-on experience through detailed cadaveric dissections and expert-led tutoring.
‘One Day in Surgery’ Photo Contest for the EHS Annual Report

Are you an EHS Member and do you like photography? Don’t miss the opportunity to have one of your photos on the cover of the 2024 Annual Report of the EHS.
Host the Annual EHS Congress 2029

The application to host the annual EHS Congress 2029 is now open. Learn more and access the bid application manual here.
EHS Intermediate Cadaveric Hernia Course

The EHS & ÖHG invites you to the 2-day Intermediate Cadaver Course course in Inssbruck, Austria 29-30 September 2025
EHS & Medtronic Collaboration Advanced OPEN Hernia Course

The EHS invite you the 2-day Intensive Advanced Cadaver Course course in Reims, France 2-3 June 2025!
EHS Rapid Guideline: Evidence-Informed European Recommendations on Parastomal Hernia Prevention—With ESCP and EAES Participation

Introduction The incidence of parastomal hernia exceeds 50% in the long term, with substantial implications on patients’ quality of life. Reinforcement of the stoma with a mesh has been suggested to be associated with lower incidence of parastomal hernia. A previous guideline of the European Hernia Society (EHS) issued a strong recommendation for the use […]
EHS Intermediate Anatomy Cadaveric Hernia Masterclass

The EHS invites you to the 2-day Intermediate Cadaver Course course in Prague, Czech Republic, 24-25 June 2025.
Intuitive Robotic Hands-on Course – Endorsed by the EHS

Intuitive Robotic Hands-On Training Course – Endorsed by the EHS, 24 April 2025 On behalf of our corporate partner, Intuitive Surgical, we are pleased to announce the open applications for the coming Robotic Abdominal Wall and Hernia Surgery hands-on Course, to be held Strasbourg, France on 24 April 2025. The course is limited to 12 […]