--- title: Symposium description: Register now for the fasciotens symposium in September --- [Go Back Up](https://www.fasciotens.com/symposium#top) [Skip to Content](https://www.fasciotens.com/symposium#body) [![fasciotens home](https://www.fasciotens.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logos/fasciotens_logo_aws_2020.png?width=200&height=52&name=fasciotens_logo_aws_2020.png "fasciotens home")](https://www.fasciotens.com?hsLang=en) Toggle Menu - [Open Abdomen](https://www.fasciotens.com/abdomen) Toggle children for Open Abdomen Main Menu (Press to Return) \> Open Abdomen - [Discover more](https://www.fasciotens.com/abdomen) - [Publications & Case Reports](https://www.fasciotens.com/case-reports-abdomen) - [E-learning courses](https://academy.fasciotens.com/pages/abdomen) - [How-tos & Instructions](https://www.fasciotens.com/how-tos-abdomen) - [Complex Hernias](https://www.fasciotens.com/hernia) Toggle children for Complex Hernias Main Menu (Press to Return) \> Complex Hernias - [Discover more](https://www.fasciotens.com/hernia) - [Publications & Case Reports](https://www.fasciotens.com/case-reports-hernia) - [E-learning courses](https://academy.fasciotens.com/collections/hernia) - [How-tos & Instructions](https://www.fasciotens.com/how-tos-hernia) - [Congenital Defects](https://www.fasciotens.com/pediatric) Toggle children for Congenital Defects Main Menu (Press to Return) \> Congenital Defects - [Discover more](https://www.fasciotens.com/pediatric) - [How-tos & Instructions](https://www.fasciotens.com/how-tos-pediatric) - [Congresses & Workshops](https://www.fasciotens.com/congresses-workshops) - Services Toggle children for Services Main Menu (Press to Return) \> Services - [E-Learning](https://academy.fasciotens.com) - [Case Discussion](https://www.fasciotens.com/case-discussion) - [Product Feedback & Complaints](https://www.fasciotens.com/product-feedback) - [Downloads](https://www.fasciotens.com/downloads) - [Newsletter](https://www.fasciotens.com/newsletter) - [About us](https://www.fasciotens.com/about-us) - [Local Distribution Partners](https://www.fasciotens.com/contact#distributor) - [Contact](https://www.fasciotens.com/contact) ![Event 2026 Website Header](https://www.fasciotens.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Emails/Events-Workshops/Event%202026/Event%202026%20Website%20Header.jpg?width=1080&height=1000&name=Event%202026%20Website%20Header.jpg) Earn 10 CME points ## Register now for the anual symposium The popular get-together in abdominal wall surgery is back. During the 2-day symposium you will get the latest trends, techniques, scientific insights and case reports in the fields of complex hernia surgery and open abdomen treatment. ### Agenda - **Abdominal Wall Champions League** - **Anatomical & Physiological Considerations** - **Complex Hernia Treatment** - **Open Abdomen Treatment** - **(optional) Pre-Symposium Hands-On Cadaver Workshop** [Book now](https://www.fasciotens.com/symposium#book) Overview ## Symposium 2026 ### 24.09.2026 - 25.09.2026 Thursday, 14:00 - Friday, 15:30 ### Cologne, Germany Conveniently located in the city center ### 10 CME Points Lectures are CME-accredited *(approval pending)* ### Free participation Participation fee is covered by us ### Hotel Please align with your local fasciotens partner on how hotel rooms are arranged. Find more information in the FAQ section   Further informationen ## Good to know Scientific agenda We are currently working on the detailed scientific agenda. You can download the latest draft [here](https://www.fasciotens.com/hubfs/Emails/Events-Workshops/Event%202026/Symposium%2009-2026_Agenda_DRAFT%20for%20faculty.pdf?hsLang=en). Schedule *Thursday* **14:00** Scientific program part I **16:00** Check-In to the hotel **18:00** Organised transfer from the hotel to the dining venue in Loersfeld **19:00** Dinner & get-together **22:30 - 01:30 **Shuttle buses back to the hotel *Friday* **08:30** Scientific program part II  incl. Coffee break & lunch **15:30** End of symposium Venue The symposium takes place in 3 different locations in and near Cologne: - **Thursday Scientific Part I**: Akademie Karl-Rahner, Cologne city center ([Google Maps](https://maps.app.goo.gl/L7eT6Gc4N6y7XJqo9)) - **Thursday Dinner**: Loersfeld, close to Cologne ([Google Maps](https://maps.app.goo.gl/pfshSbp2J1zucfU26)) - **Friday Scientific Part II**: Rautenstrauch-Joest-Museum, Cologne city center ([Google Maps](https://maps.app.goo.gl/YJev8yodXoMwHQA68)) If you stay at the event hotel, we will arrange transportation to Loersfeld on **Thursday evening**. The locations for the scientific parts are within a 3-minute walk of the hotel. Travel Please organize the journey to the symposium with your local fasciotens partner. Closest airports: - Cologne (CGN) – 16 km - Dusseldorf (DUS) – 58 km - Frankfurt (FRA) – 180 km Train station:  - Cologne Central Station (Köln Hbf) - 1,5 km / 20 min walking Parking: see Hotel On-site, we arrange transportation from the hotel to the dinner location on Thursday. The locations for the scientific parts are within walking distance of the hotel. Hotel *Hotel Motel One Cologne-Neumarkt* Rooms can be booked at a special rate. You will receive further information after registration.  Address: Cäcilienstraße 32, 50667 Cologne, Germany ([Google Maps](https://maps.app.goo.gl/19KZQYMkfEEiVH3i6)) Parking: - CONTIPARK Tiefgarage Schildergasse Cäcilienstraße 32, 50667 Cologne Contact your local fasciotens partner If you have not already done so, please contact your local fasciotens partner to organise the details of your participation.  You can find a list of all our country-specific partners [here](https://www.fasciotens.com/contact#distributor).  If you reside in one of the following countries, please reach out to us directly at [event@fasciotens.de](mailto:event@fasciotens.de): - Belgium - Canada - Finland - France - Netherlands - Norway - Sweden  - Switzerland Cancellation We know that everyday life in the hospital can be unpredictable, so we are all the more pleased that you join us. As the organisation of the symposium is associated with high personnel and material costs, we ask for your understanding of the following regulation: If you cancel up to 4 weeks before the start of the symposium, cancellation is free; in case of later cancellations, we will unfortunately have to charge a 75 € cancellation fee. Early booking recommended We'd like to encourage you to make your arrangements early, since availability in Cologne is extremely limited at the time of the symposium due to trade fairs and other events in the area. Pre-symposium hands-on cadaver workshop (limited availability) We are hosting a hands-on cadaver workshop the day before the symposium (23rd September). You can find more information **[here](https://www.fasciotens.com/workshop-september?hsLang=en)**. Book your seat right away to ensure availability. Further questions? Reach out to us at [event@fasciotens.de](mailto:event@fasciotens.de) anytime if you need any additional information or have special inquieries. ## World-class faculty ![Dietmar Eucker](https://www.fasciotens.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Testimonials_Surgeons/Dietmar%20Eucker.jpg?width=760&height=761&name=Dietmar%20Eucker.jpg) ### Dietmar Eucker Switzerland *Scientific lead* ![Surgeon Placeholder Female](https://www.fasciotens.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Testimonials_Surgeons/Surgeon%20Placeholder%20Female.jpg?width=600&height=600&name=Surgeon%20Placeholder%20Female.jpg) ### Gisella Barone Italy ![Walter Brunner](https://www.fasciotens.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Testimonials_Surgeons/Walter%20Brunner.webp?width=500&height=500&name=Walter%20Brunner.webp) ### Walter Brunner Switzerland ![Ramana](https://www.fasciotens.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Testimonials_Surgeons/Ramana.jpg?width=400&height=400&name=Ramana.jpg) ### Ramana Balasubramaniam Australia ![Tomasz\_Banasiewicz](https://www.fasciotens.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Testimonials_Surgeons/Tomasz_Banasiewicz.jpg?width=376&height=340&name=Tomasz_Banasiewicz.jpg) ### Tomasz Banasiewicz Poland ![Frederik Berrevoet](https://www.fasciotens.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Testimonials_Surgeons/Frederik%20Berrevoet.jpg?width=600&height=600&name=Frederik%20Berrevoet.jpg) ### Frederik Berrevoet Belgium ![Camillo Leonardo Bertoglio](https://www.fasciotens.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Testimonials_Surgeons/Camillo%20Leonardo%20Bertoglio.jpg?width=400&height=400&name=Camillo%20Leonardo%20Bertoglio.jpg) ### Camillo Leonardo Bertoglio Italy ![Bob Bloemendaal](https://www.fasciotens.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Testimonials_Surgeons/Bob%20Bloemendaal.jpg?width=800&height=800&name=Bob%20Bloemendaal.jpg) ### Bob Bloemendaal Netherlands ![Marja Boermeester](https://www.fasciotens.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Testimonials_Surgeons/Marja%20Boermeester.jpg?width=525&height=525&name=Marja%20Boermeester.jpg) ### Marja Boermeester Netherlands ![Jens Dingemann](https://www.fasciotens.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Testimonials_Surgeons/Jens%20Dingemann.jpg?width=548&height=364&name=Jens%20Dingemann.jpg) ### Jens Dingemann Germany ![Greg Dumanian](https://www.fasciotens.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Testimonials_Surgeons/Greg%20Dumanian.jpg?width=680&height=680&name=Greg%20Dumanian.jpg) ### Greg Dumanian USA ![René H. 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