Saturday 13th October
2.00pm

Session 3

The Forum Panel Discussion
Moderators: Alex Matthews & Nabeel Ibrahim

Panel: Anthony Dardano, Bernhard Johannes Lammers, Bipan Chand, Tony Eyers, Pat Cregan,
Reg Lord, Mervyn McCallum, Michael Cox and Phillip Middleton

     • Case Presentation x 2
     • Evidence Update
     • Are we fixated on mesh fixation?
     • Is modern mesh over designed? Over priced? & what is wrong with polypropylene mesh?
     • What about glue?
     • Management of patients on anti-coagulants
     • Obesity and hernia surgery
     • When not to operate & watchful waiting
     • Are we seeing the twilight of open groin hernia repair?
     • Training in hernia surgery
     • Is it time for a hernia subspecialty?
     • Work Cover & Groin Injury