Invitation from President of Asian Surgical Association

Dear Colleagues and Friends,

We are extremely pleased and proud to invite you to join the 17th Asian Congress of Surgery (ACS), the biennial congress of the Asian Surgical Association (ASA), on 20-22 March, 2009 in Taipei. This congress, focus on latest surgical multidisciplinary exchange and communication, promises to be a fruitful event.

The theme of this congress is “New Era of Surgery in Asia”. The new discoveries, new theories, new approaches, new techniques, new experiences, new failures and controversies will surely update our surgical knowledge and optimize surgical practice. Your contributions to the scientific programs are most important and gratefully welcomed.

Taipei has a wide variety of traditional cultures and cuisines. The blooming March is a pleasant time to visit this beautiful shopping paradise. Your enthusiastic participation will let you experience the excitement of the scientific event, sceneries and refresh your important friendship.

Looking forward to welcoming you in Taipei.

Yours cordially, Yupei Zhao, MD, FRCS (Eng) (Hon), FACS President, Asian Surgical Association