The IGCC 2011 will be an excellent learning experience for all participants. Under the theme A Gate to the Future of Gastric Cancer Treatment, a wide range of scientific programs and stimulating social activities will be organized. In addition, renowned experts will address the pertinent issues and technological advances in the broad areas of gastric cancer and its treatment throughout the congress. Furthermore, participants will have a great networking opportunity through extensive discussions and informative exchange.
Topics will include:
7th TNM classification; what is the next?
GEJ cancer; is it really esophageal cancer?
Treatment options for EGC; surgery vs. ESD
Laparoscopic vs. open surgery for AGC
Gastric cancer surgery; more standardized or individualized?
Anastomosis after gastrectomy; which one is the best?
Neoadjuvant chemotherapy vs. surgery in locally-advanced gastric cancer
Adjuvant chemotherapy or not for AGC
H. pylori & gastric carcinogenesis
Familial gastric cancer
Prevention of gastric cancer
Translational research in gastric cancer
Diagnosis and staging
Review of ongoing clinical trials, latest data, & current standard of care in gastric cancer
Multidisciplinary team approach for gastric cancer management
NOTES and single port surgery
Robotic surgery
Sentinel node; possibility of standardization & clinical application
Peritoneal washing cytology; who will get a benefit?
Management of postoperative complications
QOL after gastric cancer treatment
Molecular targeted therapy
GIST
Hospital volume and treatment results
How to train our residents and fellows?
Role of coordinator
Nutritional support in gastric cancer treatment
Past Events
9th International Gastric Cancer Congress 2011 - 20-23 Apr 2011, Seoul, South Korea (12790)
International Gastric Cancer Congress 2026
Important
Please, check "International Gastric Cancer Congress" official website for possible changes, before making any traveling arrangements
Event Categories
Health & Medicine: Gastroenterology, Oncology, Pharma, Surgery
