Hernia Surgery Summit 2027
The Premier Event for Hernia Surgery Education
Interactive Sessions
Access Global Experts
Stump The Expert Panel
Morbidity &
Mortality
We are excited to invite you to the 17th Annual Hernia Surgery Summit, a premier event for hernia surgery education. Presented by Columbia Comprehensive Hernia Center and hosted by CineMed, Inc., this conference consistently delivers engaging, thought-provoking discussions led by world-renowned hernia experts.
Surgeons, nurses, and physician assistants attend year after year, drawn by access to key opinion leaders who share case studies, surgical tips and tricks, and a balanced mix of controversial and consensus-driven approaches.
“Truly the best pragmatic hernia meeting that gives a surgeon tools to use on Monday morning.”
– Past Hernia Surgery Summit participant
This Year's Agenda
Featuring Robotics in Hernia Surgery and Morbidity & Mortality Sessions
Hernia Surgery Summit 2027 will emphasize the expanding role of robotics in hernia surgery. The highly anticipated Morbidity and Mortality session will once again feature esteemed faculty sharing their experiences with surgical complications.
The conference will conclude with the popular Stump the Experts session, where attendees can present their own cases and questions, and even challenge the information presented throughout the meeting.
Course Director & Esteemed Faculty
Curated by Dr. Yuri Novitsky, the Hernia Surgery Summit brings together a distinguished global faculty shaping the future of hernia and abdominal wall surgery.
Led by Dr. Yuri Novitsky, MD, FACS, a globally recognized expert in advanced laparoscopic and robotic hernia surgery, the Hernia Surgery Summit brings together a distinguished faculty of leaders in abdominal wall reconstruction and hernia repair.
As Professor of Surgery, Director of the Columbia Comprehensive Hernia Center, and Chief of the Division of Abdominal Wall Surgery at New York-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Dr. Novitsky curates a world-class lineup of faculty—each hand-selected for their clinical expertise, innovative research, and dedication to surgical excellence.
