Acute complex ventral hernia

:Choosing the right operation for the right patient at the right time

21^st April 2026, 19:00 to 20:00 BST

Overview

Acute and complex ventral hernias present some of the most challenging decision-making scenarios in general surgery. This webinar will provide a practical overview of management in both the emergency and elective settings. The session will cover operative principles, patient selection, mesh versus non-mesh strategies, and the role of minimally invasive techniques. Through case-based discussion, CT imaging, and guideline-focused teaching, the webinar will help participants understand how to choose the right approach for the right patient at the right time.

Aims

To provide a practical overview of the assessment and management of acute and complex ventral hernias in both emergency and elective settings, with particular focus on operative decision-making, current guideline-based practice, and the role of open and minimally invasive approaches.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this webinar, attendees should be able to:

Recognise the key principles in the assessment and emergency management of acute complex abdominal wall hernias.
Understand the operative options in the acute setting, including mesh versus non-mesh strategies and relevant emergency guideline considerations.
Describe the main factors influencing elective decision-making in ventral and complex ventral hernia surgery.
Discuss the role of laparoscopic and robotic techniques in complex ventral hernia management.
Understand the principles of adjuncts and reconstructive strategies including botulinum toxin, progressive pneumoperitoneum, and component separation.
Apply guideline-based and case-based reasoning to select the most appropriate management strategy for individual patients.

Panellists

Our panellists include:

Mr Gaurav Kulkarni - Consultant General & Colorectal Surgeon. Consultant Colorectal and Abdominal Wall surgeon at the York Abdominal Wall Unit at the York and Scarborough NHS trust and Honorary Senior Lecturer at the Hull York Medical School.
Mr Muhammed Ali - Consultant General & Colorectal Surgeon. Consultant surgeon with expertise in ventral and complex abdominal wall hernia surgery, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham.
Mr Mohamed Issa - Moynihan Academy Council Member. ST7 UGI& General Surgery trainee and Moynihan Academy Council member. He will co-moderate the session on behalf of the Moynihan Academy.
Mr Ralph Obure - Moynihan Academy Council Member. Moynihan Academy Council member and co-moderator for the webinar, supporting discussion and audience Q&A on behalf of the Academy.

CPD

1 Hour

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Recording

A recording of the webinar will be made available on this page in the days following the live broadcast.