PROGRAM

Scientific Program

March 23 March 24 March 25

March 23

Symposium 1: Gastric cancer screening

Gastric cancer screening is the most important contributor to gastric cancer survival improvement. In this session, results of gastric cancer screening, several current and future issues regarding gastric cancer screening will be discussed. In addition, Japanese experiences will be shared.
Date & Time March 23 (Thu), 11:00~12:30 Venue Room A
Chairs Chisato Hamashima, National Cancer Center, Japan
Jae-Moon Bae, Sungkyunkwan University, Korea
Speakers
  1. 1.Outcome of national cancer screening program with emphasis on gastric cancer
    Il Ju Choi, National Cancer Center, Korea
  2. 2.Management of incidentally found gastric adenoma/dyslasia
    Jun Haeng Lee, Sungkyunkwan University, Korea
  3. 3.Issues and future directions of Korean gastric cancer screening guideline
    Il Kwun Chung, Soon Chun Hyang University Hospital Cheonan, Korea
  4. 4.Introduction of endoscopic screening for gastric cancer in Japan
    Chisato Hamashima, National Cancer Center, Japan

Endoscopy Session

We are looking to make and find ways to settle the organized endoscopy training program for surgical residents and upper GI fellows. However, there are lots of huddles to overcome. In this session, we will review our situation and learn practical methods from gastroenterologists and surgical endoscopists from overseas.
Date & Time March 23 (Thu), 11:00~12:30 Venue Room B
Chairs Cho Hyun Park, The Catholic University of Korea, Korea
Philip WY Chiu, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, HongKong
Speakers
  1. 1.Introduction: Korean perspective of upper endoscopy for surgeon
    Kyo Young Song, The Catholic University of Korea, Korea
  2. 2.How to start endoscopy and what we need to do safe procedure
    Hwoon-Yong Jung, University of Ulsan, Korea
  3. 3.Usefullnes of surgeon's endoscopy in perioperative evaluation for gastric cancer
    Ji Ho Park, Gyeongsang National University, Korea
  4. 4.Development and training of endoscopy for surgeons in Hong Kong
    Philip WY Chiu, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
  5. 5.Discussion

Symposium 2: Reduced port surgery in gastric cancer

Reduced port surgery is one of the hottest trends in gastric cancer treatment. In this session, from the history, concept, and necessity of reduced port surgery will be presented as well as robotic reduced port surgery.
Date & Time March 23 (Thu), 11:00~12:30 Venue Room C
Chairs Young Don Min, Chosun University, Korea
Ho-Young Chung, Kyungpook National University, Korea
Speakers
  1. 1.Review of history and current trends of reduced port surgery
    Noriyuki Inaki, Ishikawa Prefectural Central Hospital, Japan
  2. 2.Why reduce the port?: surgeon push vs. patient pull
    Jun Ho Lee, Sungkyunkwan University, Korea
  3. 3.Comparison of technical details for conventional, reduced, and single port laparoscopic gastrectomy
    Sang-hoon Ahn, Seoul National University, Korea
  4. 4.Reduced-port robotic gastrectomy for gastric cancer
    Taeil Son, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Korea

Luncheon Symposium 1: Olympus

Date & Time March 23 (Thu), 12:30~13:30 Venue Room A
Chairs Sang-uk Han, Ajou University, Korea
Speaker Laparoscopic distal gastrectomy for obese gastric cancer patient
Oh Kyoung Kwon, Kyungpook National University Medical Center, Korea

Luncheon Symposium 2: Medtronic

Date & Time March 23 (Thu), 12:30~13:30 Venue Room C
Chairs Cho Hyun Park, The Catholic University of Korea, Korea
Speaker An Australian’s perspective on venous thromboembolism risk and prophylaxis in General Surgery
Philip Alexander Le Page, Concord and repatriation Hospital, Australia

Symposium 3: Cutting edge technology for diagnosis & treatment in gastric cancer

Advances of diagnosis and treatment of gastric cancer, including MRI, confocal endoscopy as well as image-guided surgery will be presented and discussed. Participants can also enjoy the tele-lecture from IRCAD, France.
Date & Time March 23 (Thu), 13:30~15:00 Venue Room A
Chairs Jiafu Ji, Peking University Cancer Hospital, China
Sang Ho Lee, Kosin University, Korea
Speakers
  1. 1.Real time histology with confocal laser endomicroscopy in gastric cancer
    Jun Chul Park, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Korea
  2. 2.Role of MRI in gastric cancer
    Se Hyung Kim, Seoul National University, Korea
  3. 3.Near infra-red guided gsatric cancer surgery
    Seong-Ho Kong, Seoul National University, Korea
  4. 4.Digital imaging for gastric cancer surgery (Tele-lecture)
    Luc Soler, IRCAD, France

Education Session 1: Management of complication after gastric cancer surgery

This educational session is intended for medical students, residents and fellows. Various types of complications and their management will be presented from experts' experiences.
Date & Time March 23 (Thu), 13:30~15:00 Venue Room B
Chairs Hui Cao, Shanghai Renji Hospital, China
Doo Hyun Yang, Chonbuk National University, Korea
Speakers
  1. 1.Radiological findings of postoperative complications
    Soo Jin Kim, National Cancer Center, Korea
  2. 2.Management of complication after gastric cancer surgery
    Jin Seok Jang, Dong-A University, Korea
  3. 3.Indication of reoperation after gastric cancer surgery
    Byoung Jo Suh, Inje University, Haeundae Paik Hospital, Korea
  4. 4.Intensive care for shock patients
    Dae-Sang Lee, Sungkyunkwan University, Korea

Symposium 4: Gastric cancer treatment & education in Asia

Education for gastric cancer treatment is an important issue. This session will focus on the training of laparoscopic skills and educational strategies of various countries in Asia.
Date & Time March 23 (Thu), 15:50~17:20 Venue Room C
Chairs Yong Kwan Cho, Ajou University, Korea
Enders Ng, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, HongKong
Speakers
  1. 1.1. How to transmit the laparoscopic techniques to young surgeons
    Eiji Kanehira, Medical Topia Soka, Japan
  2. 2.How to train surgeons in minimally invasive surgery? The Ircad Taiwan experience
    Wayne Huang, IRCAD Taiwan, Showchwan Memorial Hospital, Taiwan
  3. 3.Experience of gastric cancer in India
    S.m. Chandramohan, Madras Medical College, India
  4. 4.Change of epidemiology and treatment strategy for stomach cancer in Hong Kong
    Enders Ng, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
  5. 5.How to improve gastric cancer treatment result in Mongolia
    Enkh-Amgalan. TS, United Family Intermed Hospital, Mogolia

JS Min Memorial lecture

Date & Time March 23 (Thu), 15:20~15:50 Venue Room A
Chairs Sung Hoon Noh, Yonsei University, Korea
Speaker Genomic and Functional Studies in Gastric Cancer
Charles Lee, The Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine, USA

Symposium 5: Precision medicine in gastric cancer

Precision medicine has been a most updated and preferred topic in various fields of medicine. We are willing to focus this utmost updated concept in Gastric cancer era. Various approaches to achieving precision medicine including multigene assays will be introduced. The role of precision medicine in the field of gastric cancer will be a main topic of our discussion.
Date & Time March 23 (Thu), 15:50~17:20 Venue Room A
Chairs Yasuhiro Kodera, Nagoya University, Japan
Jae-Ho Cheong, Yonsei University, Korea
Speakers
  1. 1.Novel drug development in precision medicine era
    Oliver Rath, Champions Oncology, Germany
  2. 2.Multigene assay in the treatment of metastatic gastric cancer
    Keun-Wook Lee, Seoul National University, Korea
  3. 3.Recent update of targeted therapy in gastric cancer
    Eun Kee Song, Chonbuk National University Hospital, Korea
  4. 4.The role of angiogenesis in the era of immune therapy
    David Ferry, Lilly, USA

Symposium 6: GERD & hiatal hernia

KINGCA covers not only gastric cancer, but also benign gastrointestinal diseases. This session will focus on anti-reflux surgery for GERD and hiatal hernia. As well as technical issues and reflux on gastrectomized patients, results of the LOTUS trial will be reviewed.
Date & Time March 23 (Thu), 15:50~17:20 Venue Room B
Chairs Lars Lundell, Karolinska University, Sweden
Wansik YU, Kyungpook National University, Korea
Speakers
  1. 1.Tips and precautions during Nissen fundoplication
    Joong-Min Park, Chung-Ang University College of Medicine, Korea
  2. 2.GERD & hiatal hernia. The LOTUS trial experience
    Lars Lundell, Centre for Digestive Diseases, Karolinska University Hospital, Sweden
  3. 3.Reflux disease after gastrectomized patients
    Jun Hyun Lee, The Catholic University College of Medicine, Korea
  4. 4.Techniques for giant hiatal hernia repair
    Sung Soo Kim, Chosun University Hospital, Korea

Symposium 7: Update of gastric cancer treatment worldwide

Treatment for gastric cancer has been evolving year by year. This session will feature up-to-date gastric treatment strategies and the present status from a multi-national point of view.
Date & Time March 23 (Thu), 15:50~17:20 Venue Room C
Chairs S.m. Chandramohan, Madras Medical College, India
Dong Heon Kim, Pusan National University, Korea
Speakers
  1. 1.Strategies and challenges on surgical treatment of metastatic gastric cancer
    Jiafu Ji, Peking University Cancer Hospital, China
  2. 2.Update on treatment of advanced gastric cancer with peritoneal metastasis
    Jimmy So, National University of Singapore, Singapore
  3. 3.Controversies in management of gastro esophageal cancers
    C.s. Pramesh, Tata Memorial Centre, India
  4. 4.The evolution of gastric cancer treatment in Malaysia
    Lau Peng Choong, University of Malaya, Malaysia
  5. 5.Gastric Cancer Treatment in Russia
    Vladimir Lyadov, Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Russia

March 24

Meet the professor 1

Date & Time March 24 (Fri), 07:20-08:10 Venue Room F
Speaker Advanced Genomic Medicine
Charles Lee, Yale University, USA

Meet the professor 2

Date & Time March 24 (Fri), 07:20-08:10 Venue Room G
Speaker What to do with the large hiatal hernia?
Lars Lundell, Karolinska University Hospital

Meet the professor 3

Date & Time March 24 (Fri), 07:20-08:10 Venue Room H
Speaker Complications after totally laparoscopic total gastrectomy for gastric cancer
Byung Sik Kim, University of Ulsan, Korea

Symposium 8: Documentation of complication in gastric cancer surgery

Well organized grading and classification system for complication is important as much as complication management. This session will deal with current complication documentation systems and discuss for its optimization.
Date & Time March 24 (Fri), 08:20~09:50 Venue Room A
Chairs Soo-Sang Sohn, Keimyung University, Korea
Yukinori Kurokawa, Osaka University, Japan
Speakers
  1. 1.Review of complication categories in clinical trials and major literatures
    Dong Jin Kim, The Catholic University, Korea
  2. 2.Complication Grading: Past, Present & Future
    Roxane D. Staiger, University of Zurich, Switzerland
  3. 3.Chinese standardization for documentation of complication in clinical trial
    Ziyu Li, Peking University Cancer Hospital, China
  4. 4.Extended Clavien-Dindo classification specified in gastric cancer
    Yukinori Kurokawa, Osaka University, Japan

Video Symposium 1: Laparoscopic gastrectomy

In this video session, a standard lymph node dissection video according to various status of gastric cancer will be displayed.
Date & Time March 24 (Fri), 08:20~09:50 Venue Room B
Chairs Chikara Kunisaki, Yokohama City University, Japan
Hangjong Yu, Korea Cancer Center Hospital, Korea
Speakers
  1. 1.Metastatic pattern of lymph node and surgery for gastric cancer with pyloric stenosis
    Xiangdong Cheng, Zhejiang Provincial Hospital, China
  2. 2.Prevention and management strategies for intraoperative bleeding in Laparoscopic distal gastrectomy with D2 lymph node dissection
    Lu Zang, Shanghai Ruijin Hospital, China
  3. 3.How we do the lymph node dissection in LAPPG----The initial experience of Renji hospital
    Hui Cao, Shanghai Renji Hospital, China
  4. 4.The history, techniques, and oncological outcomes of percutaneous endoscopic intragastric surgery
    Eiji Kanehira, Medical Topia Soka, Japan
  5. 5.Surgical Advantages of reduced-port laparoscopic gastrectomy in gastric cancer
    Chikara Kunisaki, Yokohama City University, Japan

Symposium 9: Update of chemotherapy in gastric cancer

KINGCA is a congress for multi-disciplinary treatment. This session covers the latest on the treatment of chemotherapy in gastric cancer.
Date & Time March 24 (Fri), 08:20~09:50 Venue Room C
Chairs Oliver Rath, Champions Oncology, UK
Sun Young Rha, Yonsei Cancer Center, Yonsei University, Korea
Speakers
  1. 1.1. Adjuvant chemotherapy in gastric cancer
    Sang-Hee Cho, Chonnam National University, Korea
  2. 2.Immunotherapy
    Do Youn Oh, Seoul National University, Korea
  3. 3.Precision approach with targeted agent
    Jeeyun Lee, Sungkyunkwan University, Korea
  4. 4.Conversion Chemotherapy in Gastric Cancer
    Sook Ryun Park, Asan Medical Center, Korea

Symposium 10: Esophageal & GEJ cancer

Intrathoracic approach for esophageal and GEJ cancer are somewhat unusual approaches for gastric surgeons. In this session, principles of lymph node dissection and surgical approaches for GEJ cancer and experiences of esophageal cancer will be discussed.
Date & Time March 24 (Fri), 10:10~11:40 Venue Room A
Chairs Hyung-Ho Kim, Seoul National University, Kore
Seiichiro Kanaya, Osaka Red Cross Hospial, Japan
Speakers
  1. 1.Standard lymph node dissection in GEJ cancer
    Yasuhiro Kodera, Nagoya University, Japan
  2. 2.Thoracoscopic versus transhiatal mediastinal lymph node dissection in GEJ cancer
    Jin Jo Kim, The Catholic University, Korea
  3. 3.Esophageal cancer surgery in Korea : In the view of minimally invasive surgery together with the SMC experience
    Young Mog Shim, Samsung Medical Center, Korea
  4. 4.Japanese experience for minimal invasive esophagectomy
    Noshiro Hirokazu, Saga University, Japan

Symposium 11: Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD)

ESD has been developing year by year. In this session, unusual indication issues, long-term results of ESD and the role of gastrectomy following incomplete ESD will be discussed.
Date & Time March 24 (Fri), 10:10~11:40 Venue Room B
Chairs Hwoon-Yong Jung, University of Ulsan, Korea
Jin Seok Jang, Dong-A University, Korea
Speakers
  1. 1.ESD for EGC with uncommon histological subtypes
    Gwang Ha Kim, Pusan National University, Korea
  2. 2.Endoscopic resection for undifferentiated-type early gastric cancer
    Yorimasa Yamamoto, Cancer Institute Hospital, Japan
  3. 3.Longterm outcome of ESD after curative and noncurative resection
    Wan Sik Lee, Chonnam National University, Korea
  4. 4.Survival benefit of surgery after ESD
    BangWool Eom, National Cancer Center, Korea

Symposium 12: KLASS symposium

Since being launched in 2004, the Korean Laparoendoscopic Gastrointestinal Surgery Study Group (KLASS) has conducted several prospective clinical trials, named “KLASS Trials.” This session will introduce the recently designed KLASS 06, 07 trials. In addition, updates for JLSSG and CLASS-02 trials will be also presented.
Date & Time March 24 (Fri), 10:10~11:40 Venue Room C
Chairs Sun Yihong, Fudan Univsity, China
Young-Kyu Park, Chonnam National University, Korea
Speakers
  1. 1.KLASS-07
    Sung Soo Park, Korea University, Korea
  2. 2.KLASS-06-QC
    Min Chan Kim, Dong-A University, Korea
  3. 3.Ongoing clinical studies of laparoscopic gastrectomy for gastric cancer in Japan
    Tsuyoshi Etoh, Oita University, Japan
  4. 4.CLASS-02 update
    Yihong Sun, Fudan Univsity, China

JP Kim Memorial lecture

Date & Time March 24 (Fri), 12:00~12:30 Venue Room A
Chairs Sung KIM, Sungkyunkwan University, Korea
Speaker Bridging between East and West in gastric cancer management
Takeshi Sano, The Cancer Institute Hospital of JFCR, Japan

Luncheon Symposium 3: Medtronic

Date & Time March 24 (Fri), 12:30~13:30 Venue Room A
Chairs Seung-Ho Choi, Yonsei University, Korea
Speaker Ceaseless efforts to increase Quality of Life (QoL) for gastric cancer patients
Byung Sik Kim, University of Ulsan, Korea

Luncheon Symposium 4: Sanofi

Date & Time March 24 (Fri), 12:30~13:30 Venue Room B
Chairs Min Chan Kim, Dong-A University, Korea
Speaker Role of doublet chemotherapy after D2 dissection for gastric cancer
Sung Soo Park, Korea University, Korea

Luncheon Symposium 5: Johnson & Johnson Medical

Date & Time March 24 (Fri), 12:30~13:30 Venue Room C
Chairs Sung Joon Kwon, Hanyang University, Korea
Speaker INNOVATION IN SURGERY : A Strategy for Gastric Cancer
Joseph Amaral, Johnson & Johnson, USA

Multidisciplinary treatment (MDT) approach for gastric cancer

Date & Time March 24 (Fri), 13:30~15:00 Venue Room A
Chairs Han-Kwang Yang, Seoul National University, Korea
Yeul Hong KIM, Korea University College of Medicine, Korea
Panels
  • Takeshi Sano, The Cancer Institute Hospital of JFCR, Japan
  • Yasuhiro Kodera, Nagoya University, Japan
  • Woo Jin Hyung, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Korea
  • Tae-Yong Kim, Seoul National University, Korea
  • Joon Mee Kim, Inha University, Korea
  • Jong Seok Lee, University of Ulsan, Korea
  • Jun Haeng Lee, Sungkyunkwan University, Korea
  • Joo Hyun O, The Catholic University of Korea, Korea
  • Hyung-Ho KIM, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Korea

Session for nurse specialist 1

This session is organized by nurses focusing on their needs. Current issues regarding nursing management of patients with gastric cancer will be discussed.
Date & Time March 24 (Fri), 13:30~15:00 Venue Room B
Chairs Jeong Yun Park, University of Ulsan, Korea
Sue Kim, Yonsei University, Korea
Speakers
  1. 1.Methodology of nursing research
    Eunyoung Suh, Seoul National University, Korea
  2. 2.Development of Nurse led Navigation Program for Gastric Cancer Patients with gastrectomy
    Hyo Nam Lim, Konyang University, Korea
  3. 3.Preperation for team of scrub nurses in robot-assisted gastric surgery
    Kyungnam Lee, The Catholic University of Korea, Korea
  4. 4.Role of the Clinical Trials Center on Gastric Cancer Trials
    Jung Mi Baik, Seoul National University, Korea

Symposium 13: Quality of life (QOL) after gastric cancer surgery

Survival improvement in gastric cancer patients evoked needs of improvement in quality of life (QOL) following gastrectomy. In this session, the practical points of development and application of various QOL modules for gastric cancer will be discussed in the era of laparoscopic surgery.
Date & Time March 24 (Fri), 13:30~15:00 Venue Room C
Chairs Byung Sik Kim, University of Ulsan, Korea
Koji Nakada, The Jikei University, Japan
Speakers
  1. 1.Long-term health-related quality of life after gastrectomy for gastric cancer
    Masaki Nakamura, Wakayama Medical University, Japan
  2. 2.Assessment of QOL after gastric cancer surgery with EORTC module
    Seung Soo Lee, Kyungpook National University, Korea
  3. 3.The clinical sequence and impact of various type of gastrectomy on QOL, assessed by the newly developed PGSAS-45 scale
    Koji Nakada, The Jikei University School of Medicine, Japan
  4. 4.Postoperative QOL assessment in the era of minimally invasive gastric cancer surgery
    Hyuk-Joon Lee, Seoul National University, Korea

Session for nurse specialist 2

This session is organized by nurses focusing on their needs. Current issues regarding nursing management of patients with gastric cancer will be discussed.
Date & Time March 24 (Fri), 15:00~16:30 Venue Room B
Chairs Han Jin Yoo, National Cancer Center, Korea
Kyung Hee Lim, Keimyung University, Korea
Speakers
  1. 1.Cancer survivorship: Implications for Gastric cancer care
    Sue Kim, Yonsei University, Korea
  2. 2.Chemotherapy for gastric cancer patients
    Hee Jung Park, National Cancer Center, Korea
  3. 3.How can post gastrectomy patient eat?
    Sunmi Kwon, University of Ulsan, Korea
  4. 4.Perioperative Care for Geriatric Patients
    Kyung Hee Lee, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Korea

Education Session 2: Translational research in gastric cancer

Starting translational research is somewhat difficult. In this session, background and basics for translational research will be presented to help beginners start translational research.
Date & Time March 24 (Fri), 16:30~18:00 Venue Room B
Chairs Won-Sang Park, The Catholic University of Korea, Korea
Mitsuro Kanda, Nagoya university, Japan
Speakers
  1. 1.National biobank of Korea for translational research
    Han Ik Bae, Kyungpook National University, Korea
  2. 2.Make the most of clinical samples; discovery of seeds toward practical applications
    Mitsuro Kanda, Nagoya university, Japan
  3. 3.Application of public omics data for translational research
    Bong-Jun Son, TheragenEtex BiO Institute, Korea
  4. 4.Gastric cancer mouse models using cell lines
    Hoon Hur, Ajou University, Korea

Symposium 14: Standardization of gastric cancer guideline: East vs. West

There are many discrepancies regarding the treatment strategies between eastern and western countries. This session will share the experiences of developing guidelines and discuss standardization procedures from the eastern and western viewpoints.
Date & Time March 24 (Fri), 16:30~18:00 Venue Room C
Chairs Takeshi Sano, The Cancer Institute Hospital of JFCR, Japan
Young Jae Mok, Korea University, Korea
Speakers
  1. 1.Comparisons of guidelines for gastric cancer management
    Aiwen Wu, Peking University Cancer Hospital, China
  2. 2.Experience of development for Korean gastric cancer guideline
    Yongil Kim, Ewha Womans University, Korea
  3. 3.How to standardize gastric cancer management globally: expected difficulty and proposal - "Western view"
    Henk Hartgrink, Leiden University Medical Center, Netherlands
  4. 4.How to standardize gastric cancer management globally: expected difficulty and proposal - "Eastern View"
    Takeshi Sano, The Cancer Institute Hospital of JFCR, Japan

Satellite Symposium : Novatis (GIST treatment : A to Z)

Date & Time March 24 (Fri), 16:30~17:30 Venue Room F
Chairs Sun Young Rha, Yonsei Cancer Center, Korea
Speakers
  1. 1.Neoadjuvant treatment of gastric GIST
    Seong-Ho Kong, Seoul National University, Korea
  2. 2.Recent update : Asian Consensus Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of GIST
    Dong-Hoe Koo, Sungkyunkwan University, Korea

March 25

Meet the professor 4

Date & Time March 25 (Sat), 07:20-08:10 Venue Room F
Speakers Palliative surgery for gastric cancer
Henk Hartgrink, Leiden University Medical Center, Netherlands

Meet the professor 5

Date & Time March 25 (Sat), 07:20-08:10 Venue Room G
Speakers The para-aortic lymph node dissection in the era of neoadjuvant chemotherapy
Taira Kinoshita, Aichi cancer center, Japan

Meet the professor 6

Date & Time March 25 (Sat), 07:20-08:10 Venue Room H
Speakers Near Infrared Technology for Gastric Cancer
Han-Kwang Yang, Seoul National University

Symposium 15: Intracorporeal EJstomy

Despite great advancements in surgical techniques and devices, esophagojejunostomy was always a troublesome issue for gastric surgeons. In this session, various types of esophagojejunostomy will be reviewed and experts will introduce each type of esophagojejunostomy.
Date & Time March 25 (Sat), 08:20~09:50 Venue Room A
Chairs Wook KIM, The Catholic University of Korea, Korea
Kazuyuki Kojima, Tokyo medical and dental University, Japan
Speakers
  1. 1.Current status of EJstomy in Korea and novel technique of EJstomy "MOBS"
    Sang-uk HAN, Ajou University, Korea
  2. 2.Current status of intracorporeal esophagojejunostomy in China
    Zekuan XU, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, China
  3. 3.Esophagojejunostomy using a circular stapler with a purse-string suturing device
    Kazuyuki Kojima, Tokyo medical and dental University, Japan
  4. 4.Technical tips and clinical outcomes of laparoscopic linear-stapled esophagojejunal anastomosis
    Takahiro Kinoshita, National Cancer Center Hospital East, Japan

Video Symposium 2: KLASS symposium

In the KLASS video symposium, fluorescent imaging techniques and laparoscopic surgery in special situations including post-chemotherapy status, remnant gastric cancer will be displayed.
Date & Time March 25 (Sat), 08:20~09:50 Venue Room B
Chairs Woo Jin Hyung, Yonsei University, Korea
Lu Zang, Shanghai Ruijin Hospital, China
Speakers
  1. 1.Fluorescent guided laparoscopic D2 gastrectomy (Pinpoint)
    In Gyu Kwon, Keimyung University School of Medicine, Korea
  2. 2.Fluorescent guided robot D2 gastrectomy
    Yoo Min Kim, CHA University, Bundang CHA Hospital, Korea
  3. 3.Laparoscopic LN dissection after Chemotherapy
    Young-Kyu Park, Chonnam National University, Korea
  4. 4.A Secure technique of laparoscopic gastrectomy for proximal gastric cancer
    Sang-Woong Lee, Osaka Medical College, Japan
  5. 5.Laparoscopic lymphadenectomy for advanced gastric cancer
    Seiichiro Kanaya, Osaka Red Cross Hospial, Japan

Symposium 16: Gastric neuroendocrine tumor (NET)

Neuroendocrine tumor (NET) is a relatively rare neoplasm in the stomach. The endoscopic and pathologic characteristics as well as treatment principles of gastric NET are sometimes challenging to the clinicians. New diagnostic criteria and therapeutic modalities of gastric NET will be discussed in this session.
Date & Time March 25 (Sat), 08:20~09:50 Venue Room C
Chairs Sung Joon Kwon, Hanyang University, Korea
Taira Kinoshita, Aichi cancer center, Japan
Speakers
  1. 1.Diagnosis and endoscopic management of gastric NET
    Seong Woo Jeon, Kyungpook National University, Korea
  2. 2.Treatment of neuroendocrine tumor of the stomach
    Beom Su Kim, University of Ulsan, Korea
  3. 3.Pathologic finding of gastric NET
    Me Yon Cho, Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine, Korea
  4. 4.Chemotherapy for gastric NET
    Sung-yong Oh, Dong-A University, Korea

Symposium 17: Bariatric & metabolic surgery

KINGCA also covers Bariatric and metabolic surgery. These surgeries are now becoming important socio-economic issues. The concept of metabolic surgery and recent results will be reviewed. In addition, prospective Korean cohort studies for bariatric and metabolic surgery will be introduced.
Date & Time March 25 (Sat), 10:10~11:40 Venue Room A
Chairs Kazunori Kasama, Weight loss and Metabolic Surgery Center, Japan
Joo Ho Lee, Ehwa Womans University, Korea
Speakers
  1. 1.Updates of metabolic surgery from the Asian viewpoint
    Kazunori Kasama, Weight loss and Metabolic Surgery Center, Japan
  2. 2.Results for the onco-metabolic surgery
    Jong-Han Kim, Korea University College of Medicine, Korea
  3. 3.Comparative study of non-reinforced staple line and reinforced staple line during laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy
    Hana Al Homoud, Alsabah Hospital, Kuwait
  4. 4.Korean prospective multicenter cohort study for morbid obese patient
    Yoonseok Heo, Inha University, Korea

Symposium 18: Perioperative care in gastric cancer surgery: Nutrition & ERAS

Nutrition is an important issue in upper gastrointestinal surgery. This session will focus on "Enhanced Recovery After Surgery" according to the pro and con opinions. In addition, nutritional support for complicated and micronutrient issues will be discussed.
Date & Time March 25 (Sat), 10:10~11:40 Venue Room C
Chairs Jong-Inn Lee, Korea Cancer Center Hospital, Korea
Moon-Soo Lee, Soon Chun Hyang University Cheonan, Korea
Speakers
  1. 1.ERAS Protocol in Gastric Cancer Surgery
    Sang-Woong Lee, Osaka Medical College, Japan
  2. 2.Real benefit of ERAS system for postoperative nutrition support: Pros
    Sang-Ho Jeong, Gyeongsang national university, Korea
  3. 3.Real benefit of ERAS system for postoperative nutrition support: Cons
    Keun Won Ryu, National Cancer Center, Korea
  4. 4.Comparison between early enteral feeding with a transnasal tube and parenteral nutrition after total gastrectomy for gastric cancer
    Eiji Nomura, Tokai University, Japan
  5. 5.Effect of micronutrient element supply in patients undergoing gastrectomy
    Dongwoo Shin, Hallym University, Korea

Presidential lecture

Date & Time March 25 (Sat), 11:40~12:10 Venue Room A
Chairs Seung Man Park, The Catholic University of Korea, Korea
Speakers Where are we standing? - Conclave for gastric surgeons
Seung-Ho Choi, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Korea