APMBSS & International Congress of the KSMBS 2025

Dear Colleagues and Friends,

Greetings from Korea!
On behalf of the Organizing Committee and members of the Korean Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (KSMBS), it is my great pleasure to welcome you to the APMBSS 2025 & 2025 International Congress of the KSMBS, taking place at the Mayfield Hotel in Seoul, Korea from May 23 (Fri.) to 24 (Sat.), 2025.

This event will bring together leading surgeons and healthcare professionals from the Asia-Pacific region who are at the forefront of advancements in metabolic bariatric surgery. Under the theme “Building Bridges, Celebrating Friendship in Bariatric Excellence,” the event will serve as a premier platform for sharing the latest research findings, clinical insights, and innovative practices. By engaging with peers from diverse professional backgrounds, participants can foster meaningful exchanges of knowledge, explore potential collaborations, and contribute to the advancement of our field.

Our society is committed to improving surgical outcomes for patients through innovative approaches to obesity and metabolic bariatric surgery. This congress will feature presentations by internationally renowned experts on pioneering techniques and complex clinical cases, sparking dynamic discussions that promise to inspire and inform. Your involvement will add immense value to these sessions and the overall experience.

We warmly invite you to participate actively in this exciting event. Together, let us exchange ideas, build relationships, and shape the future of metabolic bariatric surgery.

Sincerely,
Sang Kuon Lee, M.D., Ph.D.
President-elect,
Asia-Pacific Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery Society

Seung-Wan Ryu, M.D., Ph.D.
President,
Korean Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery