WELCOME TO
ELSA
Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgeons of Asia
ELSA SOCIETY PROFILE
The Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgeons of Asia (ELSA) is a non-profitable organization founded by a small group of Asian endoscopic and laparoscopic surgery enthusiasts in 1990.
The society was chartered in Singapore on 12 June 1992 with the following objectives: to foster and develop endoscopic surgery in Asia, to share experience and expertise, and to give advice on standards of practice in member countries.
ELSA today is the major regional representative for endoscopic surgeons in the Asia-Pacific. It is a founding member of the International Federation of Societies of Endoscopic Surgeons (IFSES), and its governing body consists of leaders in endoscopic surgery from 37 countries in the Asia-Pacific, from Turkey in the west to New Zealand in the east.
ELSA Executive Committee is composed of 6 permanent members elected every 2 years.
Philippe Chiu – ELSA President
Allen A. Buenafe
Dear Colleagues,
On behalf of the Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgeons of Asia (ELSA) community, Executive Committe and Local Organising Committee, I am delighted to invite you to join us in Istanbul, Turkey for the 16th Asia – Pasific Congress of ELSA that will take place between October 5-7, 2023, at Istanbul Lutfi Kirdar Convention & Exhibition Center. I would like to express my sincere appreciation once again to the Board of Governors of ELSA for selecting Istanbul for this landmark event of endoscopic laparoscopic surgery.
As the President of the Congress, on behalf of the ELSA-society, I look forward to welcoming you to Istanbul where two continents meet.
Yours sincerely,
M Mahir OZMEN MD MS FACS FRCS FASMBS FEBS
Professor of Surgery
Congress President, ELSA 2023