<table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"500\"><tbody><tr><td align=\"left\" scope=\"row\" valign=\"top\"><table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"500\"><tbody><tr><td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\" width=\"134\"></td><td align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"366\"><table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"361\"><tbody><tr><td align=\"left\" valign=\"middle\" width=\"361\"><span class=\"text\">The 113^th Annual Congress of the Japan Surgical Society</span></td></tr><tr><td align=\"left\" valign=\"middle\"><strong><span class=\"name\">Yoshihiko Maehara MD, PhD, FACS</span></strong></td></tr><tr><td align=\"left\" valign=\"middle\"><span class=\"text\">Professor and Chairman, <br />Department of Surgery and Science, <br />Kyushu University</span></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td align=\"left\" colspan=\"2\" valign=\"top\"><img height=\"8\" src=\"http://www.congre.co.jp/jss2013/eng/common/naka/normal/spacer.gif\" width=\"15\" /></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td align=\"left\" scope=\"row\" valign=\"top\"><hr size=\"1\" /></td></tr><tr><td align=\"left\" scope=\"row\" valign=\"top\"><span class=\"greeting\"><span class=\"text\">　My name is Yoshihiko Maehara, from the Department of Surgery and Science of Kyushu University, and I have been given the honor of being appointed the Congress President of the 113^th Annual Congress of the Japan Surgical Society. The Annual Congress is scheduled to take place over a three-day period from April 11th to 13th, 2013. It is a tremendous honor for both me and my colleagues to be able to host the Annual Congress. We are preparing ourselves for the challenge ahead with a great sense of responsibility, as we seek to provide a stimulating forum to learn about and discuss the latest advances in the field of surgery.</span></span></td></tr><tr><td align=\"left\" height=\"14\" scope=\"row\" valign=\"top\"><img height=\"18\" src=\"http://www.congre.co.jp/jss2013/eng/common/normal/spacer.gif\" width=\"14\" /></td></tr><tr><td align=\"left\" scope=\"row\" valign=\"top\"><span class=\"greeting\"><span class=\"text\">　The 113^th Annual Congress will be the fifth time that our department will act as host. The first time was in 1906, when the first professor of our department, Prof. Harutoyo Omori, presided over the 7^th Annual Congress. Thereafter, the 34^th congress in 1933 was presided over by Prof. Shichiro Goto, the 78^th congress in 1978 by Prof. Kiyoshi Inokuchi, and the 99^th congress in 1999 by Prof. Keizo Sugimachi. Capitalizing on the valuable accumulated experiences of hosting the Annual Congress, passed down to us from our predecessors, we are currently preparing for a productive and fulfilling Annual Congress.</span></span></td></tr><tr><td align=\"left\" height=\"14\" scope=\"row\" valign=\"top\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"18\" src=\"http://www.congre.co.jp/jss2013/eng/common/normal/spacer.gif\" width=\"14\" /></td></tr><tr><td align=\"left\" scope=\"row\" valign=\"top\"><span class=\"greeting\"><span class=\"text\">　The main theme for the 113^th Annual Congress has been designated “創始と継志”-Soushi &amp; Keiji- (Creation and Succession of Will). In the more than 100 year history of modern surgery in Japan, the surgical techniques for treating intractable diseases were created (“創始”-Soushi-) by the diligent efforts of our predecessors, which have significantly improved the health and welfare of the Japanese public, as well as that of patients around the world. Thereafter, by developing various revolutionary diagnostic techniques, creative surgical methods and robust perioperative management methods, the created achievements, accompanied by the strong will that made them possible, have been continuously passed down to us (as “継志” -Keiji-). I believe that it was through this process of “継志” -Keiji- (the will to succeed) that the “創始” -Soushi- (created) techniques and methods have thus made rapid development and have thus become widely disseminated. Reflecting deeply on that history, I believe that we, who bear the responsibility for ensuring that modern surgery and surgical medicine continue on this path, must continue to contribute to improvements in the quality of medicine. This includes improving the outcomes for surgery patients by utilizing the various pharmaceutical products and surgical devices that have been developed, and by also employing the latest technologies, developing new surgical techniques, and adding innovations and enhancements to the existing techniques and devices.</span></span></td></tr><tr><td align=\"left\" height=\"14\" scope=\"row\" valign=\"top\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"18\" src=\"http://www.congre.co.jp/jss2013/eng/common/normal/spacer.gif\" width=\"14\" /></td></tr><tr><td align=\"left\" scope=\"row\" valign=\"top\"><span class=\"greeting\"><span class=\"text\">　We have dual expectations for the Annual Congress. First, that it will provide a forum for colleagues to report on the development of new techniques, innovations and improvements in surgical medicine, as well as efforts to improve the outcome and quality of treatment. Second, that by presenting young surgeons and medical students with a glimpse of the future of surgery, we will be able to further boost the pool of human resources for the next generation of surgical medicine experts, and ensure that vital knowledge and techniques are passed on from one generation to the next.</span></span></td></tr><tr><td align=\"left\" height=\"14\" scope=\"row\" valign=\"top\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"18\" src=\"http://www.congre.co.jp/jss2013/eng/common/normal/spacer.gif\" width=\"14\" /></td></tr><tr><td align=\"left\" scope=\"row\" valign=\"top\"><span class=\"greeting\"><span class=\"text\">　Here is a snapshot of the various programs we are planning. For example, in the Memorial Lecture session, entitled “創始と継志”-Soushi &amp; Keiji- (Creation and the Will to Succeed), we will hear from the pioneers who have established new techniques, and from their successors, who continued the process of innovation and creation, together with new directions and dreams for the future. Furthermore, in addition to the regular programs such as symposia, panel discussions and workshops, we are planning to include a debate session. We hope that this new session will provide a forum for debate on important themes that have still not reached an established consensus and are subject to ongoing discussion. We will call upon specialists to provide reports on various theories and practices based on their research as a touchstone for lively and active debate. In addition, in order to maintain our motivation to remain one of the world leaders in the development of surgical techniques, we plan to invite many colleagues to deliver invited lectures, with an emphasis on specialists from wide-ranging fields overseas.</span></span></td></tr><tr><td align=\"left\" height=\"14\" scope=\"row\" valign=\"top\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"18\" src=\"http://www.congre.co.jp/jss2013/eng/common/normal/spacer.gif\" width=\"14\" /></td></tr><tr><td align=\"left\" scope=\"row\" valign=\"top\"><span class=\"greeting\"><span class=\"text\">　Fukuoka, Hakata has, since ages past, acted as Japanʼs gateway to the Asian continent, and has been a location for vigorous international exchange and interaction. It would bring us no greater pleasure than to be able to gather knowledge from Japan and around the world here in Kyushu in order to provide the impetus for the further development of surgery and surgical medicine. So that the 113^th Annual Congress proves to be an outstanding gathering that will remain in the memories of surgeons around the world, I, together with all my colleagues, will spare no effort in engaging in preparations over the next year.</span></span></td></tr></tbody></table><br />

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