AHS Robotic Hernia Repair Lab & Mentorship Program - Nov 2026

Thank you for your interest in the American Hernia Society’s advanced educational program - featuring a hands-on cadaveric lab and a year-long mentorship journey designed to refine surgeon proficiency in robotic hernia repair while learning directly from global leaders in abdominal wall reconstruction.

November 10-11, 2026 | Intuitive Training Facility, Peachtree Corners, GA (near Atlanta)

This highly competitive program accepts a limited number of participants each cycle.

Selected applicants will receive:

• Complimentary course registration
• Up to $500 USD reimbursement for travel
• Complimentary Hotel Night for Nov 10th at a nearby venue
• Invitation to the pre-lab faculty dinner experience
• A full-day hands-on cadaveric robotic hernia lab with close faculty instruction
• A 12-month structured mentorship program with expert case guidance
• Certificate of Completion awarded by AHS

Eligibility Requirements

To be considered, applicants must:

• Have completed all da Vinci Xi or dV5 online system fundamentals modules through Intuitive Learning
• Have completed an in-person da Vinci system in-service/bootcamp with an Intuitive representative
• Have performed at least 20 robotic cases prior to application
• Be console competent for basic robotic tasks as verified by their attending/program
• Have ongoing access to a 4th or 5th generation da Vinci system at their institution
• Have a home mentor performing at least 50 robotic hernia cases annually who will support their participation
• Be familiar with ventral hernia repair, TAR, component separation techniques, and related anatomy