IASGO ISTANBUL CONGRESS, 2022
33rd IASGO WORLD CONGRESS
September 28th - October 1st, 2022
IASGO - Istanbul Congress Center
IASGO | IMPORTANT DATES
Abstract Submission System Open
April 1, 2022, 00:00 AM UTC/GMT+2
Deadline for Abstract Submission
July 15, 2022, 23:59 AM UTC/GMT+3
Notification of Acceptance
August 15, 2022
Clinical Congress of IASGO in İstanbul
September 28-October 1, 2022
IASGO | INVITATION
Dear Colleagues, Dear Friends,
On behalf of the Organizing Committee, it is our great honor and pleasure to invite you to the 33rd congress of International Association of Surgeons, Gastroenterologists and Oncologists, which will be held as an in-person meeting in Istanbul, Turkey from the 28th of September to the 1st of October 2022. IASGO 33 will cover all areas of Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, Gastrointestinal Surgery, and Oncology from a multidisciplinary perspective. Furthermore, this meeting will provide an opportunity for all participants to meet a large group of eminent experts to discuss emerging issues and exchange the latest information in their fields.
Let’s come together to fulfill the unique goals of IASGO to improve the standard of Medical Care by promoting Innovation and Multidisciplinary Approaches for the Treatment of GI Diseases and share the latest medical knowledge and expertise.
In addition to the exciting scientific program, the host city of Istanbul, a beautiful historical and attractive city, is sure to offer all participants a charming experience.
You are cordially invited to IASGO 2022 World Congress.
Let’s meet where the continents meet!!!
Sincerely yours,
Masatoshi Makunchi
IASGO President
Ender Dulundu
Congress President
Faysal Dane
Congress President
Kyoichi Takaori
IASGO Secretary General
Dan G. Duda
IASGO Secretary General
IASGO | COMMITTEES
Organizing Committee
Honorary President
Meinhard Classen, Munich, Germany
Henri Bismuth, Paris, France
Enrique Moreno-Gonzalez, Madrid, Spain
President
Masatoshi Makuuchi, Tokyo, Japan
Honorary Vice President
Akimasa Nakao, Nagoya, Japan
Yupei Zhao, Beijing, China
Sung-Gyu Lee, Seoul, Korea
Vice President
Norihiro Kokudo, Tokyo, Japan
Irinel Popescu, Bucharest, Romania
Jacques Belghiti, Paris, France
Secretary General
Kyoichi Takaori, Kyoto, Japan
Dan G. Duda, Boston, USA
Treasurer
Ho-Seong Han, Seoul, Korea
Executive Editor
Guido Torzilli, Milan, Italy
Local Organizing Committee
Honorary President
Mehmet Haberal, Baskent University
Presidents
Ender Dulundu, Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa
Faysal Dane, Acibadem University
Secretary General
Omer Gunal, Marmara University
Chair, Scientific Committee
Feza Karakayali, Baskent University
Chair of Colorectal Sessions Programme
Feza Karakayali, Baskent University
Chair of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Sessions Programme
Aziz Sumer, Istinye University
Chair of Upper GI Sessions Programme
Ali Güner, Karadeniz Technical University
Chair of Oncology Sessions Programme
Mahmut Gumus, Medeniyet University
Chair of Nuclear Medicine Sessions Programme
Tunc Ones, Marmara University
Vice Chair, Scientific Committee
Burak Isik, Inonu University
Ali Ilker Filiz, Baskent University
Erdal Polat, University of Health Sciences
Pelin Bagci, Marmara University
Hasan Bektas, University of Health Sciences
Salih Pekmezci, Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa
Emine Bozkurtlar, Marmara University
Rabia Ergelen, Marmara University
Feyyaz Baltcioglu, Koc University
Onur Tutar, Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa
Cem Terzi, İzmir
Osman Köstek, Marmara University
Özlem Ercelep, Marmara University
Emre Yıldırım, University of Health Sciences
Melike Özçelik, University of Health Sciences
Mesut Şeker, Bezmialem University
Ahmet Serdar Karaca, Baskent University
Chair, Publication Committee
Omer Gunal, Marmara University
Chair, Informatics Committee
Kerem Tolan, University of Health Sciences
IASGO | MAIN TOPICS
- Transplant Oncology
- New Systemic Therapies/Immunotherapy
- Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
- Gastrointestinal Oncology
- Multidisciplinary Clinical Trials
- Laparoscopic Surgery
- Robotic Surgery
- Liver Transplant
- Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery
- Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery
- Colorectal Surgery
- Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
- Hepato Pancreato Biliary Surgery
- Cytoreductive Surgery (Hipec and Pipac)
- Liver Transplantation (Immunosuppression & Infectious Disease)
- Liver Transplantation (Interventional Managements)
- Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS)
- Nutrition
- Interventional Radiology
- Imaging On Oncology
- Locoregional Therapies
- Neuroendocrine Tumors
- GIST
- Endoscopy
- Innovative Technologies in Gastroenterology and Endoscopy
- Infectious and Complication in Surgery and Oncology
- Strategies For Management of Pain For Cancer Patients
- Nuclear Medicine
- Artificial Intelligence in Surgery
- Intraoperative Ultrasonography in HPB Surgery
- Management Intraoperative and Postoperative Complications in HPB Surgery
IASGO | PRE-CONGRESS COURSES
- Robotic Surgery
- Metabolic Bariatric Surgery
- Cytoredeductive Surgery (HIpEC & PIPAC)
- Intraoperative Ultrasonography in HPB Surgery
- Endoscopic Ultrasonography
- Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery
- Radiology in HPB diseases
- Radiology in Anorectal diseases
- Getting Started with clinical research, Presenting your research
IASGO | INVITED FACULTY
Honorary Faculty
Masatoshi Makuuchi
Japan
Yupei Zhao
China
Sung-Gyu Lee
Korea
Faculty
Kyoichi Takaori
Japan
Dan Duda
USA
Han Ho-Seong
South Korea
Irinel Popescu
Romania
Norihiro Kokudo
Japan
Akimasa Nakao
Japan
Guido Torzilli
Italy
Nuh Rhabari
Germany
Si Young Song
South Korea
Mustpha Adham
France
Thawatchai Akaraviputh
Bangkok
Lin Ming Tsan
Taiwan
Alfredo Gugliemi
Italy
Mohamed Abdel-Wahab
Germany
Mitsuo Shimada
Japan
Yasuyuki Seto
Japan
Satoshi Hirano
Japan
Philippe Bachelier
France
Jan Lerut
Belgium
Hiroyuki Isayama
Japan
Vijay Khatri
USA
Masaru Miyazaki
Japan
Yasuhiro Kodera
Japan
Calogero Iacono
Italy
Renata Dobrila-Dintinjana
Crotia
Henne-Bruns Doris
Germany
Michiaki Unno
Japan
Katsuhiko Yanaga
Japan
Costa Pereira Joaquim Manuel
Portugal
Elena Usova
Ukraine
Masafumi Nakamura
Japan
Susumu Eguchi
Japan
Roberto Troisi
Italy
Felix Valter Nilton
Brazil
Nicola Vladov
Bulgaria
Wenming Wu
China
ABOUT ISTANBUL
Istanbul is one of the most popular cities that hosts thousands of events every year. This year, Istanbul will welcome the best surgeons and doctors around the world in IASGO 33rd World Congress. International Association of Surgeons, Gastroenterologists and Oncologists (IASGO) selected Istanbul as its next congress destination. This amazing city offers an exciting environment and rich attractions to congress participants.
Istanbul is a perfect destination for organising a medical congress. The participants can enjoy a vibrant and beautiful city while attending one of the most important medical events of the year. In general, the congress locations are close to the Istanbul city centre. Also, congress organizers can book an Istanbul sightseeing tour for the participants.
Istanbul has a rich history dating back to the 7th century BC. For this reason, the city played an important role throughout history. Thanks to this old history, the city has witnessed numerous empires, states and governments. All of these past empires have left their mark on the city. It is possible to see monuments from the Byzantine era as well as mosques from the Ottoman Empire period. Moreover, there are ruins from the ancient times as well.
There are numerous attractions in Istanbul. This way the congress participants can also visit these historical places in the city while attending the congress. Hagia Sophia, Topkapı Palace, Galata Tower, Taksim Square, İstiklal Avenue, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar, Prince’s Islands are some of the main attractions in the city. The Hippodrome is another place to see in Istanbul. Visitors can walk around the square to see the monuments and visit Istanbul Archaeology Museum. In addition, Grand Bazaar, Spice Bazaar is an interesting place to see different herbs and spices. The visitors can mix up with the locals and enjoy an authentic experience. Chora Museum and Dolmabahçe Museum are other options to see the diverse history of Istanbul. The city is right at the intersection of the Asian and European continents. This characteristic further makes the city an attractive place with Bosporus and Marmara Sea. The visitors can enjoy a luxury Bosporus yacht tour in their free time. Seeing Istanbul from the sea is an experience of a lifetime.
In addition to sightseeing, visitors can enjoy delicious food in Istanbul. Istanbul and Turkey have rich cuisine including kebab and baklava. The visitors enjoy this delicious food and unique experience. While the hotels often offer continental breakfast, it is possible to find authentic restaurants in Istanbul.