BSAWS-BAST Cadaver workshop in hernia repair 2026

The annual not-to-be-missed free hands on hernia training course will take place in January.
This course is especially for 3rd and 4th year surgical trainees who will refine their skills for hernia repair on real cadavers.

When: 30/01/2026
Where: UZA Antwerp, Belgium (Drie Eikenstraat 655, 2650 Edegem)
Registrations: 10 places

Program:

• 8u30 Welcome and introduction
• 9u00: Lichtenstein
• 9u15 TAPP
• 9u30 TEP
• 9u45 IPOM ventral
• 10u00 Rives Stoppa
• 10u30-17u00: Hands-on cadaver course!

Faculty: A. Beunis – M. Allaeys –  S. Van Hoef

Price: free (75 euro deposit)