This year, the Congress Centre in Essen was the venue for the Viszeralmedizin NRW (Visceral Medicine North Rhine-Westphalia) congress. The event, which takes place once a year in Essen or Dortmund, is an important industry gathering for specialists in surgery, gastroenterology and related disciplines.

BioCer was once again present as an exhibitor and presented its latest solutions in the field of haemostasis and meshes for hernia surgery.

The traditional congress was held under the motto: ‘Shaping the future, deepening knowledge, strengthening cooperation’ – a claim that was also reflected in the lively exchange at the BioCer stand.

Well located, well attended – the BioCer stand in focus

Positioned in the centre of the exhibition area, the BioCer stand attracted many interested visitors. Our team on site presented proven products for effective haemostasis – including the well-known HaemoCer portfolio – as well as our surgical meshes for hernia repair.

The focus was particularly on practical questions regarding application, material properties and product safety. Many discussions revolved around the selection of suitable materials for different surgical situations and the advantages of biodegradable components.

Dialogue on equal terms and practical insights

For BioCer, personal exchanges with specialist users and decision-makers from clinics and practices are a central component of every trade fair. In Essen, we were once again able to gather valuable feedback – directly from everyday surgical practice.

The thematic proximity to neighbouring specialist areas such as gastroenterology also offered many points of contact. This once again demonstrated the importance of interdisciplinary solutions and well-thought-out product concepts for successful surgical care.

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The ‘Viszeralmedizin NRW 2025’ congress – one of the most important events for specialists in surgery, gastroenterology and related disciplines – will take place at the Congress Center Essen Ost from 12 to 13 June 2025. Under the motto ‘Shaping the future, deepening knowledge, strengthening cooperation’, the two-day programme offers a platform for interdisciplinary exchange, practice-oriented workshops and exciting discussions on current topics and innovations in visceral medicine. The event combines the 191st Annual Conference of the Lower Rhine-Westphalian Society of Surgery and the 33rd Annual Conference of the Society of Gastroenterology in North Rhine-Westphalia.

Main topics and highlights of the lecture programme

Thursday is dedicated to future visions and practical training:

• Opening & panel discussion: ‘Structural reform in North Rhine-Westphalia – a blueprint for Germany?’ – Experts discuss the future of health care.
• Workshops: Hands-on sessions on laparoscopic skills, open anastomosis techniques and duplex/doppler sonography of abdominal vessels.
• Innovative topics such as ‘Artificial Intelligence (AI) in visceral medicine’ or ‘Innovations in hepatocellular carcinomas (HCC) and cholangiocellular carcinomas (CCC)’.
• Interactive sessions: real-life cases, perioperative management of GI tumours and video sessions on robotic surgery.

On Friday, the focus is on interdisciplinary cooperation and current guidelines:

• Controversies & Updates: Colorectal Cancer, Pancreatic Neoplasia, Reflux and Motility Disorders
• Interactive Formats: Young Surgery NRW with a focus on further education and emergency management as well as interactive case discussions.
• Special topics: microbiome and nutrition, interventional sonography, complication management in visceral medicine
• Best of Visceral Medicine: A compilation of the most important findings of the congress.

BioCer at the Viszeralmedizin NRW 2025

Alongside the lecture programme, the industrial exhibition in the glass foyer invites you to discover the latest developments and technologies on both days. BioCer Entwicklungs-GmbH will also be represented again and will present its current product portfolio in the field of haemostasis. Visit our stand 8.5 and discover our tried and tested solutions for visceral surgery up close.

Conclusion:

Visceral Medicine NRW 2025 combines high-level specialist lectures, practical workshops and exciting discussions with leading experts in surgery and gastroenterology. The event not only offers valuable insights into current developments, but also the opportunity to exchange ideas with colleagues and to take new impulses for your own practice.

Event details:

Location: Congress Center Essen-Ost
Date: 12-13 June 2025
Topics: Sessions on technologies such as AI, robotics and contrast agent sonography, workshops on laparoscopic and open anastomosis techniques, and a video session on robotic surgery.

The complete programme and further information can be found on the official website of the Congress on Visceral Medicine NRW.