Dutch Hernia Society

Over Dutch Hernia Society

The Dutch Hernia Society (DHS) is an expert group within the Dutch Society for gastro-intestinal Surgery (NVGIC) which is associated to the Dutch Society for Surgery, Nederlandse Vereniging voor Heelkunde (NVVH). The DHS represents the interests of all Dutch Hernia surgeons, provides education related to abdominal wall surgery, supports scientific research and is involved in the development of national and international guidelines. The DHS is the official Dutch chapter of its parent association, the European Hernia society (EHS). (http://www.europeanherniasociety.eu/)

The board consists of: Marijn Poelman (President) Tammo de Vries Reilingh (Secretary) Theo Aufenacker (Treasurer) Ine Burgmans (Education) Marja Boermeester (General boardmember) Bob Bloemendaal (General boardmember) Joris Harlaar (General boardmember) Willem Zwaans (General boardmember) Johan Lange jr. (Boardmember DHS / NVGIC) Jaap Bonjer (Advisor on behalve of the NVVH) Sebastiaan van Steensel (Resident boardmember)

Membership of the Dutch Hernia Society: All surgeons, residents and researchers in the Netherlands who are involved in abdominal wall surgery or the related complications are invited to become a member of the Dutch Hernia Society.

There are 2 membership options: 1. Membership DHS and EHS (digital version of the Journal – Hernia included), €90,00 per year. 2. Two-year membership DHS and EHS (digital version of the Journal – Hernia included, the first year €10,00 instead of €90,00.

Contact: www.dutchherniasociety.nl anouk.derks@twohandsevents.nl +31 6 24 195 498

Trefwoorden

• Abdominal Wall
• Education
• Guidelines
• Hernia
• Mesh
• Research
• Surgery

Adres

• Hoofdkantoor

  Sparrenlaan 231213SM HilversumUtrecht, Curaçao

Team per functiegebied

Gebaseerd op 3 openbare functieprofielen, stand van 4 september 2026.

• Executive / C-Suite3