5th Annual Meeting European Society of Paediatric Endoscopic Surgeons

Dear Friends,
Dear Colleagues,


I am pleased to invite you to the 5th ESPES congress in Bucharest, September 23rd to 25th, 2015. Our decision to gather all of you for a second time in central Europe was confirmed one year ago and then approved during our last General Assembly. This is a prime example of our desire to enhance multinational and multicultural features in our young society.

We will be hosted by Isabela Draghici, member of the ESPES board and president of the RSPLS, and her team. They have been working very hard to organize this meeting according to our goals. On Wednesday 23rd, several workshops will be held including a Masterclass focused on Bariatric Surgery in children and an Advanced Skill-Lab course that will include surgery on live animal model training. In the evening we will be all expected for a prestigious opening welcome reception.

The congress itself will start on Thursday morning. The scientific program will comprise exciting didactic sessions chaired by world-renowned experts, combined with oral communications and “two minute-two slide” poster sessions. All of these activities will be structured to provide self-assessment CME credits. Three out-standing Keynote lectures regarding the future of pediatric minimal invasive surgery will be provided.

The latest technologies and instruments will be displayed throughout the exhibit hall, demonstrating our continuous strong educational relationship with industry. Not only Romania has a long-lasting tradition in medical research, but it is also renowned for its hospitality. Therefore, we encourage you to also consider the social events the congress has to offer.

In the name of the ESPES Executive board and the local organizer team, we look forward to seeing you in Bucharest.

Sincerely,
Philippe Montupet
President of ESPES