HerniaU Podcast
Latest Episodes
Will ambulatory surgery be the future of abdominal wall?
One of the Key Opinion Leaders for ambulatory surgery world wide, Dr. Carolos Magalhes from Portugal and President of International Society for Ambulatory Surgery discusses the Impact of ambulatory su
Patient advocacy in hernia and abdominal wall reconstruction
Dr. Shirin Towfigh (Los Angeles Beverly Hills Hernia Center) joins Dr. Flavio Malcher to share her career journey and the important work she is doing in patient advocacy in hernia and abdominal wall
Aali Sheen Defining Groin Hernias and Technique
Prof. Aali Sheen from UK Defining Groin Hernias and Techniques discusses the findings of his publications in the field of hernia surgery, with emphasis on decision-making in treatment for abdominal wa
Young surgeon training today
Dr. Maciej Pawlak discusses his vision for how young surgeons should be trained, leveraging professional societies and expertise of mentors around the world.
Innovation in Surgery today and in the future
Innovation is challenging the status quo to promote change for the betterment of the field. What could be the next revolution in hernia repair?
Bringing surgeons together: Starting a society organization
Sonia Ribas joins Flavio Malcher to discuss her experience launching the Portguese Hernia Society, and the challenge of building the next generation of leaders in hernia organizations.
Managing hernia surgery in a resource constrained environment
Heather Bougard joins Salvador Morales to discuss how to manage hernia surgery in a resource constrained environment, including her view on the role of HerniaU in educating surgeons around the world.
Creating a Community
Professor Chowbey speaks to us on the origination of Asia Pacific Hernia Society (APHS) and his advice on starting a society.
The Importance of Music in Medicine
Professor Johannes Jeekel speaks on his passion for both music and medicine and what brought him to combine the two for improved outcomes.