3rd IESS

Dear Colleagues,

I am most delighted to invite you all to the International Endolaparoscopic Surgery Symposium (IESS) 2011 in Hong Kong from 19-21 December 2011.

Techniques and technology of surgery continue to break new grounds. Sophistication in surgical procedures has attained to new standards with the combination of endoscopic and laparoscopic techniques. With all these advancements in surgery, we have adopted the theme “Future standards in MAS” for IESS 2011 to pave the way for new standards in Minimal Access Surgery. It is high time celebrating the success and sharing the excitement with the novel techniques in surgery through a variety of live demonstrations, panel discussion and dialectic lectures.

Since 2007, this is the third time for the Symposium to be held in Hong Kong. It has always been a representative flagship event that offers medical experts with an invaluable opportunity to share the contribution and achievement in Minimal Access Surgery. With our invited clinical leaders and international faculties from United States, Europe, Asia-Pacific regions, and our local institutions, I am sure you will find the program attractive and stimulating.

The symposium will be held at HKEC Training Centre for Healthcare Management and Clinical Technology which is located in Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital. The advanced audiovisual technology and video-conferencing facilities in the Centre provide us an inspiring learning environment to acquire and share experience and best practices. Moreover, Hong Kong is a cosmopolitan city that you will never forget once you have been in such an energetic city with warm hospitality.

I am sure it is going to be a rewarding and enjoyable symposium. Come and experience this unforgettable event. We look forward to celebrating with you in Hong Kong.

Joint-Welcome Message from President of Hong Kong Society for Coloproctology and President of Hong Kong Society for Minimal Access Surgery

Dear Colleagues,

On behalf of the Hong Kong Society for Coloproctology and the Hong Kong Society for Minimal Access Surgery, we have great honor to present to you the third International Endolaparoscopic Surgery Symposium (IESS) which will be held on 19-21 December 2011 in Hong Kong.

IESS 2011 comprises a series of keynote lectures and live demonstrations by the most distinguished and eminent experts across the continents. With the theme of this year, “Future standards in MAS”, we celebrate the success and contribution in Minimal Access Surgery from our counterparts, and share the innovative clinical advancements in surgical procedures with novel techniques attained by key opinion leaders. The Scientific Committee has ensured a wide and balanced coverage of topics of interest in the program. There will be ample time for participants to discuss with the panel and more excitingly you will have chances to discuss with the leading surgeons during live demonstrations.

Nothing thrills me more than inviting you to celebrate with us the contribution and achievement in the field! It will be a stunning showcase of all the hard work and dedication. We are sure the Symposium will extend our horizons in advanced technology and knowledge in Minimal Access Surgery for the benefit of not only Hong Kong, but the Asia Pacific region and the world.

Hong Kong is a truly international city. This Asia’s premier city is well known to be a city of vibrancy, a place where cultures from the East and West intersect. You will be pleasantly amazed by the delightful array of shopping and dining options here.

Do come and join us on this joyous occasion, and register early! This Symposium will definitely offer the singular opportunity for you to keep abreast of the latest development in Minimal Access Surgery and to build friendship in this part of the world. Once again, we look forward to welcoming you to this exciting landmark event.