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From October 8 to 10, the L’Illa Auditorium (AXA) in Barcelona will host the XXIV National Meeting of the Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery (HPB) and Organ Transplant Sections of the Spanish Association of Surgery (AEC). This event will bring together over 300 specialists, both national and international, with the aim of delving into the latest advancements in HPB surgery and organ transplantation.
Under the theme “The Power of Innovation,” the meeting will focus on the integration of new technologies into surgical procedures. The tools to be explored include robotic surgery, augmented and virtual reality, three-dimensional models, artificial intelligence, and surgical navigation, all aimed at enhancing safety and personalization in clinical practice.
The event’s program will feature around 60 speakers and moderators, 10 of whom are recognized international experts. An organizing committee of 8 distinguished professionals and a scientific committee comprising 40 specialists have prepared an agenda that promises to be rigorous and enriching.
Keynote lectures, roundtable discussions, and interactive sessions will be on the agenda, covering topics from the fundamentals of HPB surgery to applicable technological innovations in this field. A special session will also be held for the best submitted communications, with an award aimed at encouraging the training of young resident and attending surgeons in the fields of General Surgery and Digestive System Surgery.
This edition will pay tribute to the pioneers of hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery, recalling the first liver transplants performed globally in 1963 and in Spain in 1984, highlighting the historical significance of this subspecialty in the country.
The AEC, the organizer of the meeting, is a non-profit scientific society dedicated to promoting the development and improvement of surgeons to ensure the best patient care, while also fostering research and training in the surgical field. Founded in 1935 in Madrid, it currently has over 5,000 members and maintains collaborations with various scientific institutions both nationally and internationally.
Referrer: MiMub in Spanish
