XVIII ANNUAL CONGRESS OF ISGE

Dear Colleagues:
It is my great pleasure to invite you all to the 18th Annual Congress ofthe lnternational Society ofGynecologic Endoscopy (ISGE), which will take place between March 25-27,2009 in Pattaya,Thailand.
The theme ofthe meeting is "Ultimate Advanced Technologies in Endoscopic Gynecologic Surgery beyond 2010." Leading experts in gynecological endoscopic surgery from around the world will participate in the conference, presenting their ideas and discussing advances in their practices.
Since 2002, our collegues and friends have enjoyed Thai hospitality in historic Bangkok at regional meetings of the ISGE. Pattaya, famous for its excellent seafood, warm climate,calm and comfortable beaches is the perfect venue for this year's meeting,while we discuss the advances in gynecological endoscopic surgery,we can also relax and enjoy activities such as scuba, diving, wind surfing, and golf.
It is my honor to cordially invite you to join collegues and friends in Pattaya for our exciting programmes and leisure activities.
Somchai Kovitcharoenkul, M.D.
Chairman
18th Annual Congress ofthe lnternational Society of Gynecologic Endoscopy
ISGE BOARD
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ISGE Officers and Executive Committee |
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| Peter J. Maher |
ISGE President |
Australia |
| Stefano Bettocchi |
Vice-President |
Italy |
| Harry Reich |
Immediate Past President |
USA |
| Robert O’Shea |
General Secretary |
Australia |
| Rafael Valle |
Treasurer |
USA |
| Ray Garry |
ISGE Newsletter Editor |
UK |
| Ellis Downes |
Conference Committee |
UK |
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Chairmen of Committees |
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| Stefano Bettocchi |
Scientific Committee |
Italy |
| Jacques Donnez |
Liaison with other Societes |
Belgium |
| Yap Lip Kee |
Training Committee |
Singapore |
| Tamer Seckin |
Web Site Committee |
USA |
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ISGE Board Members |
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| Mauricio Abrao |
Brazil |
| Maurice K. Chung |
USA |
| Larry Glazerman |
USA |
| Bhaskar Goolab |
South Africa |
| Joseph Kurian |
India |
| Daniel Kruschinski |
Germany |
| Ives Leroy-Morisseau |
Mexico |
| Mario Malzoni |
Italy |
| Tim McKinney |
USA |
| Jain Nutan |
India |
| Michael Rogers |
Hong Kong |
| Artin Ternamian |
Canada |
| Hans-Rudolf Tinneberg |
Germany |
| Jim Tsaltas |
Australia |
| Osamu Tsutsumi |
Japan |
| Duncan J. Turner |
USA |
| Roland Polet |
Belgium |
| Barry Richter |
Cayman Islands |
| Izak Johanes van der Wat |
South Africa |
| Hugo C. Verhoeven |
Germany |
| Pong Mo Yuen |
Hong Kong |
local organizing committee
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CHAIRMAN |
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MEMBERS |
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| Pongsakdi Chaisilwattana |
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| Terasak Tamrongterakul |
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| Sangchai Preutthipan |
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| Prateep Hanidhikul |
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| Wirach Wisawasukmongchol |
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| Wiboon Kamolpornwijit |
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| Chartchai Srisombut |
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| Mongkol Chantapakul |
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| Amphan Chalermchokcharoenkit |
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| Thitikorn Wanichkul |
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| Hatern Tintara |
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| Sanga Pinijpichitkul |
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| Jukkrit Choosakulchart |
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| Sarwinee Ratchanon |
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