Scientific patronage
Professor Dariusz Patkowski, MD, Ph.D.
Head of Pediatric Surgery and Urology Clinic at Wrocław Medical University
Dear Friends,
I am excited to invite you to the International Conference “Inguinal Hernia in Children - Different Techniques, One Goal. 20 years of PIRS Technique”, which will be held on October 25-26, 2024 in Wroclaw, Poland.
Inguinal hernia repair is the most common operation in pediatric surgery. Advances in surgery and anesthesiology reduced the risk of this operation to the point that it is mostly performed on an ambulatory basis as day surgery. In recent years, minimally invasive surgery has emerged with many new techniques for treating inguinal hernia. As the traditional methods of treatment are well-established and highly effective, the introduction of new techniques should at least provide benefits and offer an advantage over the old ones. But our goal is the same - to repair the hernia. Classical and laparoscopic approaches come with their own benefits and shortcomings and have advocates on both sides. We want to address all these issues in one place with the most distinguished pediatric surgeons from all over the world. Wroclaw will guarantee all the participants an unforgettable time.
This meeting is a special occasion to celebrate the 20 years of the new technique for inguinal hernia surgical treatment that was invented and developed in 2004 in Wroclaw. We named it PIRS as an acronym for Percutaneous Internal Ring Suturing. Since then, it has been widely adopted and improved by many surgeons around the world and has significantly increased the comfort of pediatric patients with inguinal hernia.
The congress will feature keynote lectures, panel discussions, workshops, and poster sessions on various topics related to inguinal hernia and pediatric surgery, such as the history and evolution of inguinal hernia repair techniques, the current best practices and guidelines, the challenges and complications of the treatment, the latest research, and innovations in the field of inguinal hernia and pediatric surgery, the future directions, and opportunities.
The conference will also provide a great opportunity to network with other experts and colleagues from different countries and regions and to exchange ideas and experiences on the clinical and academic aspects of inguinal hernia and pediatric surgery.
The event will take place in the Mercure Wrocław Centrum Hotel, near many attractions and amenities.
I look forward to seeing you at the conference and celebrating this milestone together.
Sincerely,
Prof. Dariusz Patkowski,
Head of Pediatric Surgery and Urology Clinic at Wrocław Medical University
ORGANIZER
ORGANISATION OFFICE
honorARY PATRONAGE
Scientific Committee
- Dariusz Patkowski
Chairman of the Scientific Committee - Joep P.M. Derikx
- Andriej Dvorakevych
- Ergun Ergun
- Jerzy Gielecki
- Ryszard Gryglewski
- Munther Haddad
- Magdalena Kośmider-Żurawska
- Mario Lima
- Paul Philippe
- Jorge Correira Pinto
- Todd Ponsky
- Przemysław Prządka
- Sameh Shehata
- Przemysław Wolak
Organizing Committee
- Sylwester Gerus
Chairman of the Organizing Committee
- Wojciech Apoznański
- Magdalena Bodzioch
- Dominika Borselle
- Monika Bukowska
- Piotr Dryjański
- Agata Dzielendziak
- Bartosz Gogolok
- Alicja Kalcowska
- Sara Karwot
- Jerzy Koziełł
- Anna Leśniewicz
- Justyna Łuczak
- Marcin Margiel
- Marcin Owczarzak
- Dariusz Patkowski
- Serhii Pavlenko
- Wioletta Pawłowska
- Justyna Pilszak
- Katarzyna Rasiewicz
- Aleksandra Rogowska
- Wojciech Rogula
- Piotr Siekanowicz
- Paulina Soja
- Krystian Toczewski
Conference Venue
Hotel Mercure Centrum
Galeria Dominikańska
plac Dominikański 1
50-159 Wrocław
SPEAKERS
MD, PhD
Andriy Dvorakevych
Prof.
Dariusz Patkowski
Prof.
Ergun Ergün
Prof.
Jerzy Gielecki
Prof.
Joep Derikx
MD, PhD
Jorge Correia Pinto
MD, PhD
Magdalena Kośmider-Żurawska
Prof.
Mario Lima
Prof.
Munther Haddad
Prof.
Paul Georges Philippe
DVM, PhD.
Przemysław Prządka
Prof.
Przemysław Wolak
Prof.
Ryszard Gryglewski
Prof.
Sameh Shehata
MD
Todd Ponsky
programme
25.10.2024 (Friday) |
14:00 - 14:30
Opening of the conference
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14:30 - 15:00 [Lecture under the auspices of B Braun Company]
From classic to endoscopic surgery - how to change the surgeon's mind
Prof. Munther Haddad
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15:00 - 15:30
The Ins and Outs of Pediatric Inguinal Hernias. Not so simple” (The lecture will be online)
Prof. Todd Ponsky
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15:30 - 16:00
Hernia – Surgeons Struggle from historical point of view
Prof. Ryszard Gryglewski
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16:00 - 16:30
K-dron anatomy. Revolutionizing human body description: requirements and challenges.
Prof. Jerzy Gielecki
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16:30 - 17:00
Coffee Break
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17:00 - 17:30
”Double N” Evolution of the surgical technique for laparoscopic hernioraphy after 18-year experience in a single center.
Prof. Mario Lima
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17:30 - 18:00
Pediatric inguinal hernia; searching for the ideal repair
Prof. Sameh Shehata
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18:00 - 19:30
Session of submitted presentations
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26.10.2024 (Saturday) |
9:00 - 9:30
Enhancing surgical excellence: The impact of training and research on performance
Prof. Jorge Correira Pinto
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9:30 - 10:00
"The true laparoscopic herniotomy - my life procedure" (The lecture will be online)
Dr Paul Philippe
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10:00 - 10:30
Laparoscopic versus open pediatric inguinal hernia repair: state-of-the-art comparison and future perspectives from a meta-analysis
Dr Joep P.M. Derikx
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10:30 - 11:00
Pediatric inguinal hernia operation – what can anaesthesiologist offer?
Dr Magdalena Kośmider-Żurawska
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11:00 - 11:30
Comparison of intra- and extra-corporeal laparoscopic hernia repair in children: A systematic review and pooled data-analysis
Dr Joep P.M. Derikx
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11:30 - 12:00
Coffee Break
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12:00 - 12:30
PIRS in veterinary surgery – much more than inguinal herniorrhaphy
Prof. Przemysław Prządka
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12:30 - 13:00
Why did Ukrainian pediatric surgeons embark on PIRS procedure journey - was it rationale?
Dr Andriej Dvorakevych
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13:00 - 13:30
PIRS in pediatric inguinal hernia repair: What can possibly go wrong?
Dr Ergun Ergun
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13:30 - 14:00
The Benefits of Percutaneous Internal Ring Suturing (PIRS)
Prof. Przemysław Wolak
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14:00 – 15:30
Session of submitted presentations
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15:30 - 15:40
Closing remarks
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15:40
Lunch
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abstraCTS
We are pleased to present selected abstracts that showcase the latest research and innovative ideas in the field of pediatric inguinal hernia surgery. These works, submitted by participants from around the world, offer an excellent opportunity for the exchange of knowledge and experiences. Each presentation will last 7 minutes, followed by a 3-minute discussion.
There are two sessions scheduled – the first on Friday (18:00 – 19:30) and the second on Saturday (14:00 – 15:30). Below is the detailed schedule of presentations and authors.
25.10.2024 (Friday) | 18:00 - 19:30
- PIRS technique at the source — 20-year experience.
Presenter: Monika Bukowska
Authors: Monika Bukowska, Sylwester Gerus, Zofia Biel, Aleksandra Bruciak, Dariusz Patkowski
Language of Presentation: english - Przedstawienie doświadczenia Oddziału Chirurgii, Traumatologii i Urologii Dziecięcej Regionalnego Szpitala Specjalistycznego w Grudziądzu w zakresie leczenia przepuklin pachwinowych w latach 2006-2024 r.
Presenter: Marta Gapińska
Authors: Marta Gapińska, Patrycja Jaworska, Adriana Machalińska-Kotuła, Wojciech Darmofałski, Mariusz Kargol, Tomasz Hilger
Language of Presentation: polish - 10 lat doświadczeń w leczeniu przepukliny pachwinowej metodą PIRS.
Presenter: Aleksandra Nawrocka
Authors: Aleksandra Nawrocka, Jacek Ciekalski, Agata Biedulska, Ewelina Rutkowska, Andrzej Wacław, Sofija Antoniuk, Łukasz Kokosza
Language of Presentation: polish - Inguinal Hernia Repair in Children Performed with Percutaneous Internal Ring Suturing (PIRS) — 15 years of experience.
Presenter: Joanna Wróbel
Authors: Joanna Wróbel, Katarzyna Słowińska, Łukasz Władyszewski, Maciej Lewandowski, Ilona Piotrowska, Rafał Łuczyński, Przemysław Wolak
Language of Presentation: english - Open vs Laparoscopic (PIRS) hernia repair in children 0-16 years: A randomized controlled trial (Protocol HERNIA-2 trial).
Presenter: L.E. de Vreeze
Authors: L.E. de Vreeze, S.C. Maat, J.R. Anema, J.V. Been, J.M. van Dongen, J.C. de Graaff, A. Ottenhof, H. Rippen, J.W.R. Twisk, L.W.E. van Heurn, J.P.M. Derikx
Language of Presentation: english - Hernioplasty in childhood: comparison of the open and two laparoscopic techniques.
Presenter: Peter Vajda
Authors: B. Fadygas, D. Benes, A. Timar, Z. Jenovari, D. Ori, P. Vajda
Language of Presentation: english - Laparoscopic hernioplasty in children: evaluating the learning curve.
Presenter: Peter Vajda
Authors: B. Fadygas, G.I. Garai, E. Deák, P. Vajda
Language of Presentation: english - Leczenie operacyjne przepukliny pachwinowej u dzieci metodą PIRS.
Presenter: Ewelina Przegrałek
Authors: Ewelina Przegrałek, Jacek Ciekalski, Agata Biedulska, Andrzej Wacław, Aleksandra Nawrocka, Łukasz Kokosza, Sofija Antoniuk
Language of Presentation: polish
26.10.2024 (Saturday) | 14:00 - 15:30
- Pediatric Inguinal Hernia Repair with Laparoscopy (PIHRL)-Trial: A prospective study comparing percutaneous internal ring suture (PIRS) and intra-corporal purse-string suture – 1 year follow-up.
Presenter: Roxanne Eurlings
Authors: R. Eurlings, S. Nordkamp, H. Cakir, M. Dirix, O. Theeuws, R.G.J. Visschers, W.G. van Gemert
Language of Presentation: english - First results of pediatric robotic inguinal hernia repair with the Senhance® Surgical System: A matched cohort study.
Presenter: Roxanne Eurlings
Authors: R. Eurlings, R.E.M. Killaars, H. Cakir, M. Dirix, O. Theeuws, L. Staib, D. Stephan, R.G.J. Visschers, W.G. van Gemert
Language of Presentation: english - Jajnik w przepuklinie pachwinowej — problem wciąż aktualny.
Presenter: Miłosz Saryusz-Romiszewski
Authors: Miłosz Saryusz-Romiszewski, Wojciech Górecki
Language of Presentation: polish - Średnica pierścienia pachwinowego głębokiego i inne parametry jako czynniki predykcyjne nawrotu przepukliny po laparoskopowej plastyce kanału pachwinowego sp. PIRS.
Presenter: Paweł Haliński
Authors: Paweł Haliński, Anna Gregor, Katarzyna Staniów, Wojciech Biegański, Paweł Żuk, Małgorzata Szutkowska, Marcin Polok
Language of Presentation: polish - Wielo ośrodkowa, retrospektywna ocena skuteczności plastyki przepuklin pachwinowych wśród nastolatków, w zależności od techniki operacyjnej.
Presenter: Paweł Haliński
Authors: Paweł Haliński, Wojciech Biegański, Sylwester Gerus, Aleksandra Skórka, Małgorzata Dokurno, Michał Puliński, Adriana Machalińska-Kotuła, Wojciech Darmofałski, Tomasz Hilger, Marianna Łoskot, Tomasz Koszutski, Joanna Wróbel, Katarzyna Słowińska, Marcin Polok
Language of Presentation: polish - From PIRS to UPS_Utility of Percutaneous Suturing in Surgery.
Presenter: Marcin Owczarzak
Authors: Marcin Owczarzak, Sylwester Gerus, Dariusz Patkowski
Language of Presentation: english - Analiza stosowania standardowej procedury operacyjnej u dzieci operowanych z powodu przepukliny pachwinowej skośnej.
Presenter: Michał Tuchalski
Authors: Michał Tuchalski, Katarzyna Lipa, Krzysztof Dymek, Przemysław Gałązka
Language of Presentation: polish - Ocena ryzyka uszkodzenia jądra i nasieniowodu podczas leczenia przepukliny pachwinowej techniką PIRS — ocena ultrasonograficzna.
Presenter: Katarzyna Szymak
Authors: Katarzyna Szymak, Sylwester Gerus, Przemysław Wolak, Michał Puliński, Dariusz Patkowski, Sylwia Żbikowska, Joanna Stuchba, Kamila Zgłęć-Waszak, Agata Dzieleńdzka, Ilona Piotrowska
Language of Presentation: polish - Retrospektywna analiza wyników operacji przepukliny pachwinowej u dzieci w Klinice Chirurgii i Urologii Dziecięcej UDSK w Białymstoku w latach 2017-2023.
Presenter: Małgorzata Kowalska
Authors: Małgorzata Kowalska, Marta Komarowska, Adam Hermanowicz
Language of Presentation: polish
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