Dear Colleagues,
As we all know, surgical treatment is often required for diseases of the upper gastrointestinal tract, which are commonly encountered both in our country and worldwide. Therefore, pathologies related to the stomach and esophagus continue to pose a significant public health problem. On the other hand, keeping up with the constantly evolving diagnostic and treatment options, innovations in cancer surgery, the contribution of multidisciplinary approach models to the process, the influence of surgical councils, and the importance of international guidelines are not easy for general surgeons. Despite the wealth of information brought by the internet in the century we live in, the applicability of our knowledge should be adequately discussed within the affected areas of expertise. In this context, within the framework of the Hacettepe General Surgery Conferences, we have decided to organize the Gastric and Esophageal Surgery Symposium on October 4-5, 2024. During the two-day event, highly experienced scientists in the field will share their knowledge and experiences with us. We will be very pleased to be together with participants in our beautiful city of Ankara.
Best regards,
Prof. Dr. Sinan Ersin