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February 2026
Podcast with PD Dr. Hoffmann on the topic of «groin pain»
In this podcast, PD Dr. Hoffmann and Dr. Felix Rühlmann (Karlsruhe, Germany) discuss a high-profile study by ZweiChirurgen on risk factors for the development of chronic pain after inguinal hernia surgery.
Prof. Philipp Kirchhoff on Medgate
As every year, Prof. Philipp Kirchhoff from ZweiChirurgen informed the doctors of the leading telemedicine platform Medgate about proctology and hernias.
Two surgeons have been working very successfully with Medgate for years.
January 2026
ZweiChirurgen at renowned European hernia conference
PD Dr. Hoffmann was a speaker at the Abdominal Wall Reconstruction Europe congress in London. More than 300 surgeons travelled to London to discuss the latest developments in hernia surgery.
ZweiChirurgen Annual Report 2025
Our 2025 annual report is available for download.
December 2025
ZweiChirurgen once again active in the «Drive to Help» aid project in Gambia
For the third year in a row, ZweiChirurgen has been involved in a charitable aid project in Gambia. Gambia is one of the smallest and poorest countries in Africa without a functioning healthcare system. The team of surgeons, anaesthetists, surgical and anaesthesia nurses from Germany and Switzerland treated patients at the ASB Clinic in Serekunda (Gambia) for three weeks. In total, more than 300 patients were seen and more than 100 operations were performed. In addition to treating broken bones, deep wound infections and burn injuries, many hernia operations were also performed. ZweiChirurgen will be actively involved in Gambia again next year.
November 2025
ZweiChirurgen at hernia conference in Mexico
PD Dr. Hoffmann was invited to speak at the first conference on robot-assisted hernia surgery in Latin America, alongside experts from around the world. More than 250 colleagues from Mexico, Central America, and South America gathered in the Mexican city of Guadalajara for two days to discuss the latest developments in robotic surgery. PD Dr. Hoffmann spoke about the possible applications of robotic technology in hernia and abdominal wall surgery, as well as the treatment of chronic groin pain.
October 2025
ZweiChirurgen host successful Swiss Hernia Days
For the eighth time, PD Dr. Hoffmann and Prof. Dr. Kirchhoff organized and hosted Switzerland’s only hernia conference, Swiss Hernia Days. Twenty-five experts and 350 participants from Switzerland and abroad came to Basel to discuss the latest developments in hernia surgery. Dr. Nowakowski from ZweiChirurgen was the moderator and speaker on the topic of «Treatment of Chronic Groin Pain».
For the fifth time, an anatomical workshop was held at the Anatomical Institute in Basel prior to the congress, where young colleagues were able to practice surgical techniques under the guidance of international experts. This makes the Swiss Hernia Days one of the most successful hernia congresses in Europe.
ZweiChirurgen publishes article on «rectus diastasis»
September 2025
ZweiChirurgen interviewed about rectus diastasis—a condition that is increasingly being treated surgically
One in three women suffers from an underestimated problem after pregnancy. Up to three in ten women are confronted with permanent rectus diastasis after giving birth. What can you do, when is surgery worthwhile, and how can it be prevented? Prof. Dr. Philipp Kirchhoff answered questions on the subject of rectus diastasis.
ZweiChirurgen with an important publication
Together with hernia experts from all over the world, Dr Hoffmann has published a high-ranking paper on the procedure for rare mesh infections after hernia operations in the specialist journal Surgery.
ZweiChirurgen operate on professional ice hockey player
Forward Dario Kummer from EHC Basel had to undergo surgery due to a groin problem. PD Dr. Hoffmann and Dr. Önder Ögredici successfully operated on the professional ice hockey player. Thanks to minimally invasive surgical techniques, he can now resume training one week after the operation.
We wish Dario all the best and many more goals this season.
August 2025
Successful surgery for professional soccer player Leonardo Bertone from FC Thun
PD Dr. Hoffmann and Dr. Önder Ögredici successfully operated on the midfielder at the Merian Iselin Clinic in Basel. Thanks to robot-assisted surgery with gentle tissue preparation, he will be able to resume training just one day after the operation.
We wish him a continued speedy recovery!
June 2025
ZweiChirurgen on TeleBasel on the topic of «rectus diastasis», Part 2
Here you can see the second part of the report on rectus diastasis at Diagnose on teleBasel.
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ZweiChirurgen on TeleBasel on the topic of «rectus diastasis»
Find out more about rectus diastasis and the new Swiss Diamond Repair treatment concept in the exciting Diagnosis report from TeleBasel. Together with our cooperation partner in plastic surgery PD Dr. Rik Osinga and physiotherapists, we have developed a comprehensive treatment concept for rectus diastasis.
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ZweiChirurgen at the annual congress of the European Hernia Society EHS
PD Dr Hoffmann and Prof Dr Kirchhoff were invited speakers and moderators at this year’s EHS congress in Paris. Around 1700 surgeons from all over the world travelled to the French capital to exchange ideas.
PD Dr Hoffmann also took examinations for the European specialist title for hernia surgery (FEBS Abdominal Wall Surgery).
May 2025
ZweiChirurgen launch TOR concept for the treatment of rectus diastasis
In the treatment of symptomatic rectus diastasis, ZweiChirurgen are pursuing an interdisciplinary therapeutic approach. In addition to teamwork in the operating theater between abdominal wall surgery and plastic surgery (so-called Swiss Diamond Repair), physiotherapy is now also more actively integrated before and after the operation. We follow the so-called TOR concept (Training – Operation – Rehabilitation). Women are optimally prepared for the operation in physiotherapy according to a very specific plan and receive physiotherapy support for up to four months after the operation.
The TOR concept was developed in Sweden and studies have shown that women using the TOR concept find their way back into their private and professional lives much more quickly. We invited TOR expert and physiotherapist Katarina Woxnerud from Stockholm (Sweden) for a kick-off workshop. Our physiotherapy team from Basel and Zurich and the surgical team were able to take the opportunity to have an intensive exchange with Ms. Woxnerud.
ZweiChirurgen bei Jahreskongress Swiss College of Surgeons
ZweiChirurgen were active as speakers and moderators at this year’s annual congress of the Swiss College of Surgeons. Around 700 surgeons from many specialties from all over Switzerland came to the SwissTech Convention Center in Lausanne to share their expertise. Prof. Dr. Kirchhoff, Dr. Nowakowski and PD Dr. Hoffmann gave lectures on hernia surgery and chaired the session of the Swiss Hernia Society SAHC.
ZweiChirurgen on SRF’s «Gesundheit Heute» programme
International workshop «Treatment of rectus diastasis»
What to do about rectus diastasis? Together with Prof. Dr Giampierro Campagnelli from Italy, PD Dr Henry Hoffmann organised an interactive workshop on this exciting topic in Milan. Surgeons from all over Europe travelled to the Italian metropole to learn about innovations and therapeutic approaches for the treatment of rectus diastasis in a small group.
April 2025
ZweiChirurgen at Davoscourse
PD Dr. Hoffmann was once again a speaker and instructor at this year’s Davoscourse. Around 700 young surgeons came to Davos from all over the world to receive further training in the field of hernia surgery, among other things.
In addition to lectures and exciting case discussions, many techniques were practiced on models.
ZweiChirurgen at the International Hernia Conference in Munich
PD Dr Hoffmann was a speaker and moderator at the International Hernia Symposium (IHS) in Munich. Around 300 hernia surgeons and numerous industry representatives from all over the world travelled to the Bavarian metropolis for this exclusive event. The topic of PD Dr Hoffmann’s presentation and moderation was the treatment of rectus diastasis.
March 2025
ZweiChirurgen with a new publication
PD Dr. Hoffmann and Prof. Dr. Kirchhoff could publish a new review article in the renown Journal of Abdominal Wall Surgery.
The article deal with the question if intraperitoneal meshes (e.g. IPOM technique) can cause adhesion to solid organs such as small bowel.
ZweiChirurgen at major hernia congress in India
PD Dr. Henry Hoffmann was an invited speaker and chairman at this year’s major hernia congress AWR Deep Impact in Chennai, India. More than 1400 surgeons from all over the world came to the Indian metropolis of millions to discuss the latest trends and developments in hernia surgery.
PD Dr. Hoffmann gave five lectures and was chairman in numerous sessions.