Malaysian Upper Gastrointestinal Surgical Society

29/09/2025

🚨 An exciting lineup of industry leaders awaits you at MUGIS/USAN 2025!

Symposium 6a: Robotic Surgery - Video Review
🔹 Duodeno-Jejunal Bypass and Jejunal Bypass by Huang Chih-Kun
🔹 Robotic Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass (Rygb) by Voraboot Taweerutchana
🔹 Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve Lymphadenectomy by Takeo Fujita
🔹 Robot Assisted Trans-Cervical Esophagectomy by Takeo Fujita

Symposium 6b: Salvage UGI surgery
🔹 Best Approaches for the High-Risk Perforated Peptic Ulcer – Playing It Safe or Pushing the Limits? By Sekkapan Thannimalai Sambanthan
🔹 A Step-Wise Approach to Delayed Oesophageal Perforation by Ooi Wei Keat
🔹 Multi-Modal Approach to Recalcitrant Peptic Ulcer Bleeding by Hashimah Binti Abdul Rahman

For more details on the programme, visit: https://congress.mugis.org.my/programme/day-2

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17/09/2025

🚨 An exciting lineup of industry leaders awaits you at MUGIS/USAN 2025!

Symposium 5a: Oncological Gastric Surgery
🔹 Conversion Surgery – A Path to Cure or A Myth? by Masanori Terashima
🔹 Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy for Gastric Cancer by Jimmy So Bok Yan
🔹 Chemotherapy or Chemoradiation? Precision Neoadjuvant Approaches in Junctional Cancer by Ooi Po Lin

Symposium 5b: Bariatric Surgery
🔹 Redefining Criteria for Bariatric Surgery in Precision Medicine by Lim Huay Cheen
🔹 Bariatric Matchmaker: Individualizing Bariatric Procedures to the Patient by Asim Shabbir
🔹 Revisional Options for Weight Regain / GERD After Bariatric Surgery by Huang Chih-Kun

For more details on the programme, visit: https://congress.mugis.org.my/programme/day-1
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29/08/2025

🚨 An exciting lineup of industry leaders awaits you at MUGIS/USAN 2025!

Symposium 4a: Emerging treatments for obesity

🔹 Multi-modal approach for diabetes: precision approach to a global epidemic by Nik Ritza Kosai bin Nik Mahmood

🔹 Endoscopic Bariatric Procedures by Voraboot Taweerutchana

🔹 Role of GLP-1 receptor agonists in obesity management: current evidence and future perspectives by Rohana Abd Ghani

Symposium 4b: Clinical Nutrition

🔹 Nutritional challenges after metabolic bariatric surgery by Lim Huay Cheen

🔹 Early recognition and management of Refeeding Syndrome by Ooi Wei Keat

🔹 Pre-operative nutritional prehabilitation for the general surgeon by Aye Mon

For more details on the programme, visit: https://congress.mugis.org.my/programme/day-1
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22/08/2025

🚨 An exciting lineup of industry leaders awaits you at MUGIS/USAN 2025!

Symposium 3a: Oncological Oesophageal Surgery Techniques
🔹 Precision in Practice: Key Strategies for Safe and Effective Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy by C. Palanivelu
🔹 Leaks and fixes: Managing complications after Oesophagectomy by Tee Sze Chee
🔹 The Scope for Cure: Endoscopic For Early Oesophageal Neoplasms by Rajvinder Singh

Symposium 3b: UGI Emergencies
🔹 Managing Gastric Outlet Obstruction by Hashimah Binti Abdul Rahman
🔹 Management of UGI bleeding by Ng Chong Beng
🔹 Management of corrosive injury by Sekkapan Thannimalai Sambathan

For more details on the programme, visit: https://congress.mugis.org.my/programme/day-1
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13/08/2025

🚨 An exciting lineup of industry leaders awaits you at MUGIS/USAN 2025!

Symposium 2a: Updates in Precision Oncology
🔹 Emerging trends in cancer treatment by Jimmy So Bak Yun
🔹 Biomarkers in oesophageal cancer by Ooi Po Lin
🔹 Precision surgery: from image-guided to information-guided surgery by Hyung Woo Jin

Symposium 2b: Functional Dyspepsia & Achalasia
🔹 Beyond the Burn: Precision Diagnosis of GERD in the Era of Innovation by Ho Shiau Hooi
🔹 POEM & Beyond: Current Surgical Options for Achalasia by Lau Peng Choong
🔹 Long-Term Data on Fundoplication: Successes and Pitfalls by C. Palanivelu

For more details on the programme, visit: https://congress.mugis.org.my/programme/day-1
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08/08/2025

🚨 An exciting lineup of industry leaders awaits you at MUGIS/USAN 2025!

𝐒𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐮𝐦 𝟏𝐀: 𝐔𝐆𝐈 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐚
🔹 Evolution of UGI Surgery in Malaysia by Ramesh A/L Gurunathan
🔹 UGI Training Pathway in Malaysia by Hans Alexander Mahendran
🔹 Development of Minimally Invasive UGI in Malaysia by Nik Ritza Kosai

𝐒𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐮𝐦 𝟏𝐁: 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 – 𝐄𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐩𝐲
🔹 Ensuring Safety in Endoscopic Practice: Infection Control & Scope Reprocessing by Ng Chong Beng
🔹 Troubleshooting in the Endoscopy Suite: Common Technical & Workflow Challenges by Mohd Zulkifli Mohd Zain
🔹 Endoscopy Nursing in Complex UGI Procedures: Role in ESD, POEM & Bariatric Endoscopy by Lau Peng Choong

For more details on the programme, visit: https://congress.mugis.org.my/programme/day-1
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05/08/2025

Secure your spot now for the upcoming inspiring 𝑴𝒆𝒆𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑬𝒙𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒕𝒔 session which is scheduled on 17 October 2025, 08:30am – 09:45am.

Meet our distinguished faculties:
✅ C. Palanivelu (India)
✅ Huang Chih-Kun (Taiwan)
✅ Takeo Fujita (Japan)

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to gain insights from world-renowned experts!

📲 Register now: Scan QR in the poster or visit https://congress.mugis.org.my/registration

31/07/2025

🚨 LAST CALL FOR ABSTRACT SUBMISSION! 🚨

This is it — the final opportunity to submit your abstract for /USAN2025!

Whether it's a clinical breakthrough, innovative technique, or a compelling surgical case — don’t miss the chance to present it at the region’s leading Upper GI Surgical Congress.

Presentation Category:
🎤 Oral | 📽 Video | 🖼 E-Poster

📌 Submission Closes: TONIGHT – 31 July 2025
📢 Notification of Acceptance: 15 August 2025

🔗 Submit now before it’s too late: https://congress.mugis.org.my/abstract
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31/07/2025

🚨 Last chance to shine! Submit your abstract before 11:59pm TODAY!

⚠️ 1 DAY LEFT!⚠️

🚨 Last chance to shine! The abstract submission for /USAN2025 closes TOMORROW!

If you’ve been working on something impactful in Upper GI surgery — now’s the time to share it. Get recognized, get published, and get rewarded.

🏆 Awards for all categories:
🎤 Oral | 📽 Video | 🖼 E-Poster

🗓 Submission closes: 31 July 2025
🔗 Submit now: https://congress.mugis.org.my/abstract

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30/07/2025

⚠️ 1 DAY LEFT!⚠️

🚨 Last chance to shine! The abstract submission for /USAN2025 closes TOMORROW!

If you’ve been working on something impactful in Upper GI surgery — now’s the time to share it. Get recognized, get published, and get rewarded.

🏆 Awards for all categories:
🎤 Oral | 📽 Video | 🖼 E-Poster

🗓 Submission closes: 31 July 2025
🔗 Submit now: https://congress.mugis.org.my/abstract

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28/07/2025

⏳ ONLY 3 DAYS LEFT! ⏳
🚨 Final call to submit your abstract for /USAN2025 – the must-attend Upper GI Surgical Congress of the year!

Showcase your groundbreaking work and compete for prestigious awards in:
🎤 Oral | 📽 Video | 🖼 E-Poster Presentations

🏆 Abstract Awards
Oral: RM1,500 | RM1,000 | RM750
Video: RM1,000 | RM750 | RM500
E-Poster: RM1,000 | RM750 | RM500

📌 Submission Deadline: 31 July 2025
📢 Notification of Acceptance: 15 August 2025
📲 Submit now: https://congress.mugis.org.my/abstract
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23/07/2025

🌟 Experience the Cutting Edge of Upper GI Surgery at MUGIS/USAN 2025!🌟

The 𝗠𝗨𝗚𝗜𝗦/𝗨𝗦𝗔𝗡 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 Congress is set to be the most impactful regional gathering of GI experts — right in the heart of Kuala Lumpur!

🔬 Theme: Precision Medicine: Navigating Patient-Centered Outcomes
📍 Venue: CCEC @ The Vertical, Bangsar South, Kuala Lumpur
📅 Dates: October 17–18, 2025

✨ What to expect:
✅ Inspiring keynote lectures
✅ Leading-edge symposia & workshops
✅ Networking with top experts from ASEAN and beyond
✅ Abstract competitions with prestigious prizes

🎓 Don’t miss the chance to be part of this transformative event in GI care.
📝 Submit your abstract by 31 July 2025 at https://congress.mugis.org.my/abstract
🎟️ Register now: https://congress.mugis.org.my/registration