Rives Congress

🕒 The final countdown: RIVES 2026 starts in just 7 days!

We are exactly one week away from gathering in Reims for the RIVES 2026 conference!

The stage is almost set, the badges are being printed, and the city of Reims is ready to host our community of experts from April 15th to 17th.

📅 Review the schedule: https://premc.org/rives2026/schedule/

Are you prepared for this three-day innovative congress dedicated to hernia repair?

🔗 Final details and venue info here: https://premc.org/rives2026/location/

We are pleased to remind our community that, as part of our ongoing commitment to professional excellence and collaboration, members of SFCP-CH and EUROPEAN HERNIA SOCIETY benefit from a preferential registration rate.

You may join the upcoming RIVES Regular Meeting for a dedicated fee of €150.

This is a unique opportunity to engage with international experts and contribute to the advancement of surgical standards at a distinguished rate. We look forward to welcoming you among us.

✨ Finalize your registration here: https://premc.org/rives2026/registration/

Mastering Surgical Foundations at RIVES 2026

Prepare to revisit surgical anatomy with a focus on structural clarity and precision. On Wednesday, April 15th, the RIVES 2026 Congress will feature a series of foundational sessions utilizing blackboard illustrations and cadaver dissections to bridge the gap between theory and advanced practice.

🧠 Morning Sessions: Ventral Hernia Focus
The first half of the day focuses on the complexities of the abdominal wall. These sessions are designed to clarify structural layers through direct visual mapping and anatomical exploration.

🧠 Afternoon Sessions: Groin Hernia Focus
The afternoon shifts toward the inguinal region, providing a comprehensive look at both traditional and modern surgical approaches.

Learn more about the program: https://premc.org/rives2026/schedule/

📅 Save the Date: Wednesday, April 15th, 2026

RIVES 2026 at the University Hospital of Reims 🏥

Why Reims?

Reims stands at the very heart of abdominal wall surgery in France. It is notably where the renowned Professor Rives, a pioneer in the field, practiced and built a lasting legacy. Today, his student, Dr. Palot, will offer participants the unique opportunity to visit Professor Rives’ former office and reconnect with this remarkable surgical heritage.

The University Hospital of Reims (CHU de Reims) is a leading center for medical innovation and surgical excellence, providing the ideal infrastructure for high-level scientific exchange.

Located in the heart of the historic Champagne region, the venue combines academic excellence with an exceptional setting.

By hosting the congress in this benchmark university hospital, we ensure an environment that fosters both the advancement of surgical techniques and international professional collaboration. 🤝🌐

Join us in Reims for RIVES 2026.
📍 University Hospital of Reims
🔗 Learn more: https://premc.org/rives-2026/

The RIVES 2026 workshop is almost sold out! 🚨

Looking to sharpen your skills at the RIVES 2026 conference? Don't wait any longer!

Our interactive workshop on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, is generating huge interest and spots are filling up fast. This is the perfect opportunity to engage with experts and put the latest industry innovations into practice.

⚠️Workshop on Wednesday 15 April: almost sold out
Tuesday 16 April and Friday 17 April: unlimited seats

Register as soon as possible to secure your spot and guarantee your participation here: https://premc.org/rives2026/registration/

RIVES 2026 receives EHS endorsement!

We are delighted to announce that the scientific programme of the RIVES Congress has received the official endorsement of the European Hernia Society (EHS).

This endorsement recognises the educational value, scientific rigor, and innovative format of the congress. It reinforces our ambition to offer a truly meaningful and high-level learning experience for the hernia surgery community.

We very much look forward to sharing this unique, immersive experience with experts from around the world.

As a reminder, EHS members benefit from preferential registration fees for the RIVES Congress.

👉 More information and registration details: https://premc.org/rives2026/registration/

📣 Meet the first RIVES Congress faculty members!

We are proud to introduce the first members of the RIVES Congress faculty, internationally recognised experts who embody excellence in parietal surgery and surgical education:

Victor Radu (University of Medicine, Bucharest, Romania) ; Miguel Ángel García Ureña (Hospital del Henares, Madrid, Spain) ; Filip Muysoms (ArFICo Surgical, Belgium) ; Frederik Berrevoet (University Hospital of Ghent, Belgium).

These faculty members will be at the heart of the RIVES experience, guiding discussions, performing live cadaveric procedures, and engaging directly with participants throughout the congress.

And this is only the beginning.
More faculty members will be announced soon, with leading surgeons joining us from across Europe and the United States.

👉 Stay tuned. The RIVES faculty is taking shape.