Welcome Message

Dear Colleagues and friends,

On behalf of the Asia-Pacific Association for Gynecologic Endoscopy and Minimally Invasive Therapy (APAGE), it is my great pleasure to welcome you to the 21st APAGE Annual Congress hosted by Japan Society of Gynecologic and Obstetric Endoscopy and Minimally Invasive Therapy (JSGOE).

APAGE is an academic association which dedicated to the gynecologic field, advancing the care of women through various scientific and educational events. Since 2003, we have gathered experts and scholars exchanging comprehensive knowledge and best practice to make the events informative and instrumental. In 2020, though the outbreak of the Covid-19, we have held thirteen webinars and three physical workshops all over the world. The feedback we received from participants has always been inspiring and motivating.

The Congress will contain prominent speakers, extraordinary panelists from all over the world, as well as hands-on demonstrations and has been put together as a collective effort by the organising committee of JSGOE. With every expert’s great support, I believe you will find the Congress innovative, meaningful and enjoyable.

We advocate for better health for women as the core value and are seeking improvement in every aspect for the status quo. I believe the Congress will be a memorable and fruitful one.

Thank you and looking forward to meeting you in the 2021 APAGE Annual Congress in Yokohama, Japan!

Best Regards,

Dear Colleagues,

It is my great honor to host the 21st Annual Congress of Asia-Pacific Association for Gynecologic Endoscopy and Minimally Invasive Therapy (APAGE), which will be held in conjunction with the 61st Japan Society of Gynecologic and Obstetric Endoscopy and Minimally Invasive Therapy from Sept 11 to 14, 2021 in Yokohama, Japan. This will be the first APAGE congress in four years to be held in Japan, and the very first meeting to be held in the greater Tokyo area.

Over the years, APAGE has significantly contributed to the scientific and technological advances in gynecological endoscopy. The association has provided an opportunity to exchange new findings and ideas among those in the field, thus increasing patient access to the latest in minimally invasive surgery. It is my pleasure to bring APAGE and JSGOE members together, and to introduce the technology being developed in Japan.

The theme of the 2021 congress is “ Challenge for innovation and make a new standard.” True advances in minimally invasive surgery require innovation and validation. It is my hope that at this year’s congress, we will be able to discuss state-of-the-art technologies and treatment methods on minimally invasive gynecological surgery, and to establish a new standard of treatment based on safety.

Yokohama, the host city of the congress, has prospered as a historic international trading port. It is easily accessible from the Tokyo International Airport (Haneda), and is in close proximity to central Tokyo and many famous tourist destinations (such as Mt. Fuji and Hakone). As you walk the streets surrounding the venue, you will see and feel the mixture of modern and classic cultures which makes Yokohama a unique city in Japan.

Though the COVID-19 pandemic continues to pose challenges into 2021, we will overcome the difficulties, and many new findings will be disseminated from Yokohama to the world. It is my sincere hope and belief that the APAGE/JSGOE 2021 Meeting will provide members with an opportunity to obtain far advanced knowledge and enjoy every congress program, and deepen friendly relationships with fellow colleagues.

I look forward to seeing you all in Yokohama, Japan in September, 2021!

Dear Colleagues and friends,

With the great pleasure, I would like to welcome you to participate in the 21st APAGE Annual Congress on 11–13 September in Yokohama, Japan.

2020 was a challenging year in decades, the pandemic has changed how we learn, work, and interact as social distancing. However, the pace of Minimally Invasive Surgery never stops. We have held several webinars all over the world for the gynecologists who desired to improve their surgical skills and knowledge. With experts across the world sharing their inspiring topics and instructive experience, have made the events full of wisdom and vitality.

Taking this chance, we deeply appreciate Japan Society of Gynecologic and Obstetric Endoscopy and Minimally Invasive Therapy (JSGOE) for their effort in the 21st APAGE 2021 Annual Congress. It is very commendable seeing how JSGOE organizes the event so well in this unpredictable year. In addition, I would also like to express my sincere appreciation to those who have devoted to the gynecologic field all over the years in APAGE. I believe that we will keep the standard of excellence in quality and safety for the Minimally Invasive Therapy.

I hope the Congress will be successful and remarkable. Wish you have a delightful and memorable experience in Yokohama, Japan. We look forward to meeting you at this great event.

Best Regards,