The Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, USADr. Harwin specializes in surgery of the hip, knee and shoulder including total hip and knee replacement and arthroscopic surgery of the knee and shoulder, ACL ligament reconstruction and rotator cuff disorders. All procedures are performed in a minimally invasive fashion.
NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, USADr. Harry Reich is the immediate past president of the International Society for Gynecologic Endoscopy (ISGE) and was honorary chairman of the 2006 AAGL annual meeting. He is known worldwide as a pioneer in the field of laparoscopic surgery. His special interest and expertise include total laparoscopic hysterectomy for the large uterus, excision of rectovaginal endometriosis, adhesion surgery, and prevention and management of laparoscopic complications.
-Dr. Szabo accomplishments in medical research and education have primarily been in magnified surgery, beginning with microsurgery in 1972 (Reconstructive Neurovascular, Fertility surgery, Urology, Ophthalmology) and subsequently in laparoscopic surgery two decades later (general, gynecology, urology, fetal, and cardiovascular Robotic surgery).
Stryker Orthopaedics, USADr. Michael Manley graduated with a Ph.D. in Bioengineering from the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, Scotland in 1973. He was a faculty member in the Bioengineering Department at that institution from 1971 through 1976, teaching graduate courses and bioengineering research techniques. In 1976, he was appointed Senior Lecturer in Orthopaedic Biomechanics and Biomaterials in the Biomedical Engineering Department, Medical School, University of Cape Town and Groote Schuur Hospital, South Africa. His research in orthopaedics and rehabilitation engineering led to patents and products which continue to be used in that country.
Professor, University of Strasbourg Head of Gynecological Courses at IRCADProf. Arnaud Wattiez is Professor at the University of Strasbourg, where he is gynecological surgeon at the Hautepierre Hospital. He has had the distinction to be awarded for his contributions to international teaching in MIGS, honorary professorships at the Russian Academy of Medical Sciences, Lièges University and the Catholic University of Rome. Since 2004 he has served as Director of Advanced Courses in Gynecological Endoscopy at the Institut de Recherche Contre le Cancer de le Appareil Digestif (IRCAD).
-Manabu Yamamoto, MD PhD, Director and Chairman, Adachi Kyosai Hospital, Tokyo, Japan Dr. Yamamoto started his endoscopic career during the surgical internship in 1985. He did more than 500 procedures per year using flexible endoscopy including UGI, colonoscopy, ERCP, EST, polypectomy, hemostasis and EIS/EVL other than the surgeries. During his fellowship at University of Colorado (1990-1992), he worked closely with Professor Greg Van Stiegmann who pioneered laparoscopic cholecystectomy. This has greatly influenced the future direction of his carrier. Now, he is one of the leading endoscopic surgeon for both Japanese and American societies.
University of Arizona, Tucson, USAcomplex re-operative surgery, geriatric surgery, telemedicine, trauma and nutrition support for critically ill patients
General Surgery, Azienda ULSS 2 "Trevigiana", Hospital of Vittorio Veneto (TV), ItalyLaparoscopy surgery, emergency surgery: abdominal wall; colo-rectal, Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary (HPB) surgery
the former President of the Italian Society of Endoscopic Surgery and new technologies – SICE
Academic Unit of Obstetrics and Gynecology, IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italylaparoscopy, robotic surgery, hysteroscopy, endometriosis, myomas, ovarian cancer, endometrial cancer, vulvar cancer, cervical cancer, gynecological surgery
Department of General Surgery and Surgical-Medical Specialties, School of Dentistry, University of Catania, Catania, ItalyDentistry; Oral medicine; Periodontology
Associate Professor of periodontology and oral medicine at the School of Dentistry, University of Catania, Italy
Member of the Italian Society of Oral Surgery (SIdCO)
Member of the International Association of Dental Research (IADR)
Member of the Italian Society of Periodontology (SIdP)
Department of General and Digestive Surgery, University Hospital Virgen Macarena, Unit of General and Digestive Surgery, Hospital Quirónsalud Sagrado Corazón, Sevilla, SpainGeneral Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Colorectal Surgery, New technologies, Oncologic Surgery, Clinical Research, Artificial Intelligence in Surgery
California Spine Institute, Thousand Oaks, United Statesspine, endoscopic and MISS techniques
A pioneer in the field of minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS), John C. Chiu, MD, guides the California Spine Institute Medical Center in Thousand Oaks. As director of neurosurgery, he has engaged with thousands of patients with back pain in offering leading edge-treatment. John C. Chiu, MD, and his staff seamlessly combine holistic and traditional medicine with self-healing practices and physical therapy. He also employs the latest laser thermodiskoplasty technologies in obtaining lasting results.
Dr. Chiu began his career with a focus on microspine and micro vascular neurosurgery procedures and subsequently transitioned to his current focus on endoscopic and MISS techniques. Among the areas he has helped advance are telesurgery and robotic surgery. His tissue modulation approaches extend beyond laser technologies and include bipolar and radiofrequency techniques.
Respected in his professional community, Dr. Chiu is founding chairman of the American Academy of Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery and Medicine. He co-edited the 2000 and 2005 editions of Practice of Minimally Invasive Spinal Technique. Additionally, he is founding chairman of the Internet Journal of Minimally Invasive Spinal Technology.
1. Division of Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan 2. Department of Respiratory Therapy, Faculty of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwanlung, esophagus, mediastinum, chest wall, pleura
Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, Chinaminimally invasive surgery for a full spectrum of cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spinal diseases
Doctor of Orthopedic Surgery, graduated from West China Clinical Medical College, Sichuan University
Secretary of the General Party Branch, Department of Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Chinese Medicine
Director of the Second Orthopedics Ward (Center for Cervical and Lumbar Pain & Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery), Associate ProfessorMember, Orthopedic Physicians Committee, Chinese Medical Doctor Association
Executive Member, Specialized Committee on Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery, China Association of Chinese Medicine
Member, Spinal Surgery Working Committee, Chinese Association of Integrated Traditional and Western Orthopedics and Traumatology
Executive Member, Branch of Evidence-Based Orthopedics and Traumatology, China Association of Chinese Medicine Research and Promotion
Vice Chairman, Henan Provincial Committee of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine on Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery
Vice Chairman of Youth and Executive Member, Henan Provincial Committee of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine on Orthopedic Minimally Invasive Surgery
Vice Chairman, Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery Branch, Henan Society of Spinal and Spinal Cord Injury
Vice Chairman, Lumbar Spinal Surgery Branch, Henan Society of Spinal and Spinal Cord Injury
Department of Surgery, Westmount Square Surgical Center, Westmount, CanadaBariatric Surgeon
Pioneered first descriptions of key laparoscopic surgeries (1992-1993)
Innovated first-ever endoscopic parathyroidectomy and transgastric cholecystectomy (1995-1997)
Developed first laparoscopic procedures for obesity (1999-2000)
Co-performed first transatlantic robotic cholecystectomy (2001)
4th Surgical Department, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
General Hospital “George Papanikoalou”, Thessaloniki, Greeceacute care surgery, emergency surgery, nutrition, negative pressure wound therapy, surgical infections, open abdomen, hernia, regenerative medicine, chronic wound, vascular access
The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark (SDU), Odense, DenmarkCapsule endoscopy; Colonoscopy; Device-assisted enteroscopy; Colorectal cancer; Gastrointestinal endoscopy
Prof. Anastasios Koulaouzidis is a gastroenterologist and academic endoscopist with a longstanding clinical and research interest in small-bowel investigation, capsule endoscopy, and advanced diagnostic endoscopy. His work focuses on innovation in gastrointestinal imaging, capsule endoscopy, quality in endoscopy, and the integration of emerging technologies into clinical practice. He has authored extensively in the field and is actively involved in international collaborative and educational initiatives in digestive endoscopy.
Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo, USAsurgical oncology
Dr. Savalgi is a revolutionary thinker with an unconventional, interdisciplinary and international approach to life. He believes that his life will not be complete without making contributions to humanity. He acquired a Ph.D. in Surgery from the University of London, England, one of the very few surgeons in the world who have received such a qualification. He has received several international awards and is a recipient of the Hunterian professorship, the highest Honor of the royal college of surgeons of England. He received millennium recognition for the year 2000 from the association of surgeons of India for his contributions to the field of surgical oncology. He is an Editor of the journal ‘Surgical Technology International’ (Universal Medical Press, CA, USA). He has published/ presented over 200 papers around the world.Editor: Surgical Technology International, San Francisco (USA). He acquired an advanced professional certificate in information Technology from New York University in 1998. He completed an MBA in the year 2000 from the University of Connecticut. He is Founder & President of SCI Education USA- University and also SPLAR Foundation USA.
