ASIA PACIFIC HERNIA CONGRESS & LIVE WORKSHOP
6th - 8th October 2006 * New Delhi

The Second Congress of Asia Pacific Hernia Society - "ASIA PACIFIC HERNIA CONGRESS & LIVE WORKSHOP 2006" was organized by the Minimal Access and Bariatric Surgery Centre, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital from 6 - 8th October at Hotel Taj Palace, New Delhi. This international mega event was organized under the aegis of Indian association of gastrointestinal endosurgeons (IAGES) and Association of surgeons of India (ASI).

The theme of this congress was "an epoch event to crystallize world view on Hernia".

The congress provided a platform to herniologists from the world over to share and exchange views and experiences on different surgical approaches to treat a variety of hernias. The highlights of the congress were the high quality of scientific presentations and an impressive international presence as faculty and delegates from 19 countries across the globe.

The scientific sessions on hernia included sessions on Evolution, surgical techniques, resolving controversies, newer concepts and literature update. Faculty Share-Ware and Video Masterclass were platforms for experienced faculty to share their experiences. A Panel Discussion on "Groin hernia repair - what is going on?" encapsulated current practice in groin hernia.

The live workshop was conducted at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital and telecast to the conference venue at Hotel Taj Palace. This comprised surgical repairs for hernias, both conventional and laparoscopic for groin, ventral and incisional hernias. Fourteen surgical repairs were performed with live transmission and interaction with the audience at the conference venue.

The scientific content and proceedings of the conference were presented in a special edition of the Journal of Minimal Access Surgery (JMAS), the official publication of the Indian Association of Gastro Intestinal Endosurgeons (IAGES). The abstracts were published in a special edition of Hernia Journal, the official organ of AHS, EHS and APHS.