Vanakkam! A warm
“Southern Welcome” to you! This year's AMASICON 2008 due
to be held at Chennai promises to be even more exciting
and stimulating than the previous conferences. We have
planned an extravaganza of laparoscopic surgery for the 4
days. It can be called as a 'Laparoscopic Supermarket',
where you can choose to witness any procedure in any
speciality you wish. The specialities are General
Surgery, GI Surgery, Onco- Surgery, Urology, Pediatric
Surgery, Bariatric Surgery and Gynecology. The workshop
will feature cutting edge surgery performed by prominent
national and international faculty who are experts in
their field. Panel discussions regarding the theory
behind the procedures and evidence-based practices will
also be held, so as to provide a complete understanding
of a particular subject to the
surgeon.
The
delegates are strongly encouraged to actively participate
in the discussions.
Another unique concept
is being introduced in this conference – five
'Postgraduate Teaching Courses' are being held. They will
consist of detailed discussions of basic and relevant
topics of importance that will help both postgraduates
and young surgeons.
Stress is laid on new
emerging techniques and technologies. Of course,
hereafter no minimally invasive surgery Workshop is
complete without NOTES, so we have planned live
demonstration of NOTES. This forms the basis of our theme
for this year's conference – 'Minimally Invasive Surgery
for All – Mission not Impossible!' .
All work and no play
makes the surgeon a dull boy! After a hard day's work,
enjoy the 'Southern comfort' with pleasant evenings
studded with cultural events. Chennai has now become a
bustling and vibrant megacity, nourished by sambaar and
IT companies. There are many high-end restaurants,
fabulous beaches in and outside Chennai to visit, not to
mention theme parks and shopping malls for the entire
family. Be sure to try the enormous Family dosas!
We are looking forward
to your presence and participation at AMASICON
2008.