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JAWS is a peer-reviewed #OpenAccess Journal that aims to shine a spotlight on the scientific research in the field of abdominal wall surgery.

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✨ Smart link for all published articles in #JoAWS ➡️ linktr.ee/joaws #HerniaResearch #HerniaSurgery #AWSurgery #OpenAccess
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📘 The @eurohernias has developed — independently and in collaboration with international partner societies — a series of guidelines on the prevention and treatment of various types of hernias. We are proud to publish and promote these important works.
The @eurohernias has developed, either alone or in collaboration with international partner societies, guidelines on the prevention and/or treatment of different types of hernias. The @JoAWSurgery is pleased to publish these guidelines and related articles.

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As you may know @JoAWSurgery has been accepted for inclusion in Web of Science. JAWS will receive its first Impact Factor in June 2026! #HerniaResearch #HerniaSurgery #OpenAccess

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The @JoAWSurgery are pleased to award their 2025 Prize to Laurie Smith @SmithLR90 The Executive Editors praise this very interesting study of the economic impact and use of resources associated with a fundamental part of abdominal wall surgery such as incisional #HerniaSurgery

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New special edition!
Minimally Invasive Repair of Inguinal Hernia in extremis: laparoscopic and robotic approach in challenging and extreme cases New Special Issue from @JoAWSurgery Guest Editors Dimitrios Prassas, Argyro Ntolia, Vassileios Vossos, Sascha Vaghiri #OpenAccess #HerniaSurgery

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We are accepting papers for this special edition! Submit yours!
Robotic Abdominal Wall Surgery - new article collection from @JoAWSurgery now accepting papers. Guest Editors @FilipMuysoms, Annabelle De Troyer, @FraBrucchi96. #HerniaSurgery #HerniaResearch #OpenAccess

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💻 Shape the EHS voice in the digital world. The EHS Digital Media Wing is recruiting 2 members with an interest in digital communication, social media, and content creation. 🗓 Deadline: 25 August 🌐 Apply now: europeanherniasociety.eu
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We are pleased to announce the @JoAWSurgery has been accepted for inclusion in Web of Science. JAWS will receive its first Impact Factor in June 2026! This is a significant milestone, thankyou to all our authors for their continued support. #HerniaResearch #HerniaSurgery

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We are pleased to announce the @JoAWSurgery has been accepted for inclusion in Web of Science. JAWS will receive its first Impact Factor in June 2026! This is a significant milestone, thankyou to all our authors for their continued support. #HerniaResearch #HerniaSurgery

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🎉 Big news! Journal of Abdominal Wall Surgery (official journal of @EuroHerniaS) is now indexed in Web of Science! First Impact Factor: June 2026 📚 All past & future articles included. 💡 Share your work with the hernia surgery community: 👉 frontierspartnerships.org/jo…
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Pleased to share our publication in @JoAWSurgery describing the outcomes during the learning curve and implementation of the @eurohernias guidelines for RAWS in the UK. First UK based paper describing the implementation of the EHS pathway. Many thanks to @FilipMuysoms and @InanMD for their guidance and mentorship throughout this journey. Link to paper: frontierspartnerships.org/jo…
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Our special issue on Minimally Invasive Repair of Ventral and Incisional Hernias is now published! Read the editorial of Dimitrios Prassas and the entire issue here bit.ly/4ogr7Gl
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bit.ly/470SWfz Inguinal Hernia Repair Using Absorbable Biosynthetic Mesh Versus Permanent Polypropylene Mesh: A Preliminary Comparative Study of 1-Year Outcomes
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In Memory of greatness Read the Obituary of our friend Neil just published in behalf of the @eurohernias bit.ly/4621bI3
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Do you use Botulinum Toxin A in #HerniaRepair? Then don’t forget to read the recent article on @JoAWSurgery on its impact on pulmonary function! Read it here: bit.ly/44gyg1x
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Just in! A new systematic review compares robotic eTEP and robotic TARUP techniques in ventral hernia repair, providing insights into outcomes, safety, and surgical strategy. 🔗doi.org/10.3389/jaws.2025.14…
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Excited to announce the latest CiteScore for JAWS👉 1.3. In 2024, 99 citations were recorded from 78 papers!!! A huge 🙏 to all our authors, reviewers and editorial team for their continued support. 2025 has already been a strong year with over 30 articles published.
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Social Media & The Digital Age: Relevance for the Abdominal Wall Surgeon New Special Issue now accepting original research & review papers from @JoAWSurgery @eurohernias Guest Editors @DiLaurentino @jennyshaomd #HerniaSurgery #JoAWS #OpenAccess

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bit.ly/441p7svChoice of Surgical Technique in #GroinHernia Surgery Among Residents in Senegal: Experience and Influencing Factors. #InguinalHernia #HerniaSurgery #HerniaResearch #JoAWS #OpenAccess
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bit.ly/3FcWjEO Case Report: A Rare Case of an Obstructed Floating Kidney Incarcerated Within a Massive #ScrotalHernia: Management at a Norwegian Hospital by Surgeons With Experience in Africa. #HerniaSurgery #GroinHernia #InguinalHernia #JoAWS #OpenAccess
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