Congress Information - Congress date and venue

Date: 11-13 July 2008
Venue: Thredbo Alpine Hotel, Kosciuszko Room
Address: Thredbo Alpine Village, Friday Drive, Thredbo NSW 2625, Australia
Telephone: +61 2 6459 4285
Fax: +61 2 6459 4201
Conference Coordinator: Trudy Nielson
Registration Fee - Information

Members of the AHS: AUD 395.00 before 14 June AUD 395.00 after 14 June
Non-member of the AHS: AUD 395.00 before 14 June AUD 495.00 after 14 June *
** Residents: AUD 245.00 before 14 June AUD 245.00 after 14 June
Congress Dinner:
(Saturday, 12 July 2008)
 AUD 90.00 before 14 June AUD 90.00 after 14 June

Registration fee includes: Participation in the scientific program, congress material, coffee during breaks, Opening Ceremony and Welcome Reception.

* This rate includes the AHS Life Membership Fee.

** Residents are requested to provide proof of residency from their institution. Without this documentation, full fee applies.

Cancellation Policy: All cancellation must be made in writing to the Congress Manager. Cancellation received on or before 25 May 2008 will be refunded in full less an administration charge of AUD 50.00. Cancellation after 25 May 2008 a 50% cancellation fees of the total cost applies. There will be no refund for cancellations after 1 June 2008.
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Abstract Submission

Abstract of scientific papers are invited and should relate to one of the following topics:

  • Anatomy of the Abdominal Wall
  • Classification of Hernias
  • Imaging of Hernias
  • Biomaterials
  • Techniques of Inguinal Hernia Repair: Open & Laparoscopic
  • Techniques of Ventral Hernia Repair: Open & Laparoscopic
  • Recurrent Hernias
  • Complications of Hernia Repair
  • Chronic Pain after Hernia Repair
  • Economic Aspects of Hernia Repair

Accreditation Points

This educational activity has been approved in the College's CPD Program. Fellows who participate will qualify for up 20 credit points in Category 4: Maintenance of Clinical Knowledge and Skills towards 2008 CPD totals.

Post-Congress Workshop

(Holroyd Private Hospital, Sydney NSW Australia)

Laparoscopic Ventral/Incisional Hernia Repair, 25 July 2008

This is a one-day programme offering comprehensive overview of the Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia Repair consisting of a half day of didactic lectures and video sessions followed by hands-on animal surgery.

Laparoscopic Extraperitoneal Inguinal Hernia Repair, 26 July 2008

This is a one-day programme offering a comprehensive overview of the TEP procedure consisting of a half day of didactic lectures and video sessions followed by hands-on live surgery.

Spaces for both courses are limited to a maximum of 6 fellows or younger surgeons and will be offered free of charge to appropriately motivated surgeons.
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