Venue:Taipei International Convention Center, Taiwan            Organized & Hosted by: Asian Surgical Association & Taiwan Surgical Association
Invitations from Chairman of 17th Asian Congress of Surgery

Dear Colleagues,

It is my great honor and pleasure to invite you to this important meeting of the 17th Asian Congress of Surgery and 68th Annual Meeting of Taiwan Surgical Association which will be held in Taipei International Convention Center, March 20-22, 2009.

New development and concepts in surgery have changed our practice and we are facing more and more challenge in various aspects. Experiences from you and invited expertise will offer different approaches from various viewpoints. Intensive range of topics are lined up to enhance the practical value of the program. We strongly encourage you to take advantage of this special occasion to renew friendship, exchange ideas and results of the latest development, more importantly, collaborate in clinical work, research and clinical trials.

Taipei is an energetic city with an unique blend of modern advances and time-honored tradition. Taipei is also renowned for its ability to draw upon the experiences of other cultures and build upon them to create its own impressive achievements. The city outlook reflects the mission of this wonderful meeting. Exciting activities are awaiting your discovery, and the world top gourmet of Taiwanese cuisine is also here for you to taste. Above all those, meeting old friends and make new ones and presents your studies in this modern and cosmopolitan city.

Once again, on behalf of the Organizing Committee, I look forward to seeing you in Taipei next March.

 

Po-Huang Lee, MD, PhD
17th Asian Congress of Surgery &
President, Taiwan Surgical Association