18th World Congress of the International Association of Surgeons, Gastroenterologists and Oncologists

Gastroenterology Medical Congress Location: Istanbul, Turkey Date: 08 - 11 October 2008

The organizers have planed main scientific sessions with introductory lectures and presentations of several clinical cases reflecting the experience of a number of distinguished international universities and hospital centers around the world. Interactive and controversial discussions will also take place among world renowned surgeons, gastroenterologists and oncologists. Challenging questions will be raised concerning therapeutic and diagnostic steps and modalities relevant to treatment options. By promoting interaction and stimulating dialogue between the presenters and the audience, vital questions will be raised, thus challenging all medical professionals to weigh the pros and cons of various conventional and controversial diagnostic and treatment modalities being used worldwide. Participation in this congress will aid to better treat patients and provide with the latest and most advanced healthcare available allowing us to keep in sync with our main goal and guiding philosophy of medicine without frontiers and health for all.

The field of GI medicine, Surgery and Oncology is constantly evolving. Everyday practice is constantly being affected by new trends, new tools, and modern techniques for dealing with GI malignancies and illnesses. This year the congress in Istanbul will offer all participants a forum of open medical communication.

Main topics: Liver, Biliary System, Pancreas, Stomach and Esophagus, Motor Disorders of the GI Tract, Drugs and the GI Tract, Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors, Neuroendocrine Tumors, Obesity, Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, Colorectal, Anorectal, Peritoneum, Vascular Diseases of the GI Tract, Small Intestine, Diverticular Diseases of the GI Tract, Infections.

	Before May 31, 2008	From May 31 – 30 September, 2008	Onsite Registration (after 1 October 2008)
Non Member	€500	€550	€600
IASGO Members	€450	€500	€550
Students	€150	€200	€250
Nurse	€125	€175	€225
Accompanying Person	€150	€200	€250
Course	€150	€200	€250

- The registration fee for participants includes : Congress documents & abstracts book; access to the scientific sessions; access to the exhibition area; certificate of attendance; access to the official congress coffee-breaks and lunches; admittance to the Opening Ceremony and Welcome Reception.

- The registration fee for accompanying persons includes : Access to the exhibition area; access to the official congress coffee-breaks and lunches; admittance to the Opening Ceremony and Welcome Reception; half day tour of Istanbul.

For further information about this medical congress, please visit http://www.iasg2008.org