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The Asia-Pacific Association for Gynaecologic Endoscopy and Minimally Invasive Therapy (APAGE) represents over 15 associations in the gynaecologic field worldwide.

APAGE provides various scientific and educational activities for doctors.

The APAGE Annual Congress is the largest gynaecological endoscopy meeting in the Asia-Pacific region.

The Chennai Conference is the 24th Edition of This Congress

About Us


The Asia-Pacific Association for Gynaecologic Endoscopy and Minimally Invasive Therapy (APAGE) was officially formed in 2003 by a group of committed endoscopists from the region (Chyi-Long Lee, Bao-Liang Lin, Pong Mo Yuen, Lee Keen Whye, Joo-Hyun Nam, Felix Wong, C.Y. Liu, Prashant Mangeshikar), who recognize the need to share research achievements and further professional training in gynaecological endoscopy.

Over the past 21 years, APAGE has gathered experts and put together several inspiring programs to provide a platform for gynaecologists who desired to enhance their surgical skills and knowledge.

Gynaecologic endoscopy and minimally invasive therapy are a field that has developed fast and always has the newest technologies and equipment. Laparoscopic gynaecologic surgery has gained popularity due to developments in vision and instrumentation that led to the emergence of this field in the past decade as a credible alternative.

APAGE is honoured to share some of the responsibilities to make contributions to both the medical field and the public. The progress is Continuous, and we welcome everyone to join us, to make APAGE an acknowledged association.

Greetings from Organising Chairman


Dear Colleagues,

Greetings and warm wishes from APAGE 2024.

It gives us immense pleasure in welcoming you all to the gateway of South India, "CHENNAI" to participate in the prestigious APAGE 2024 conference on August 29th - September 1st , 2024, under the aegis of Indian Association of Gynae Endoscopy (IAGE).

APAGE 2024 promises a platform for the Gynaecologist to exchange scientific knowledge & surgical skills.

Master classes, live surgical workshops, scientific deliberations by eminent surgeons & speakers from India & overseas will attract a large audience from the Asia Pacific region.

Exciting social programs will complement the scientific program, allowing delegates and industry colleagues to network and make new connections.

We sincerely hope that you will join hands with us and make this conference a landmark event.

Warm Regards

Kurian Joseph

Dr. Kurian Joseph
Team APAGE 2024

Greetings from APAGE Chairman


Dear Esteemed Colleagues and Friends,

It is my great pleasure and anticipation that I extend a warm welcome to each of you for the 2024 APAGE Annual Congress in the vibrant city of Chennai, India. I hope this rich cultural tapestry and intellectual charm of Chennai brings an enchanting experience for you.

The reason why APAGE is important is that there are many insights in both innovation and research. For example, the development of VNOTES and the guidance of the MITOR study have awakened the sympathetic response of physicians like the morning bell and evening drum. This is all thanks to the APAGE members' and faculty's hard work.

In the past year, APAGE held many physical hands-on workshops related to Single-port, NOTES, Reproductive, and Endometriosis. Not only on-site events but also several webinars in cooperation with hospitals and universities in China, Thailand, Malaysia and societies around the world. The feedback we received from audiences were always encouraging and positive.

The Annual Congress will provide the ideal platform to stimulate ideas and exchange knowledge. There will be hands-on Workshops, keynote lectures, and live surgery demonstrations. The topics of the Annual Congress reflect the current trends, new approaches, and latest researches in the field of gynecologic minimally invasive or non-invasive therapy, which we believe will be fruitful to the participants.

Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu, is a vibrant city of history, culture, and natural splendor. Known for its magnificent beaches, Marina Beach stands as a testament to Chennai's coastal beauty. Stretching along the Bay of Bengal, it's one of the longest urban beaches globally, offering breathtaking sunsets and a serene escape from the city bustle. In addition, The Taj Mahal, an iconic symbol of love and architectural mastery, stands tall in Agra and is also one of the must-see places when visiting India during conference.

We believe that the participants will obtain significant new insights in minimally invasive and non-invasive surgery by sharing and exchanging ideas with friends worldwide.

Welcome to Chennai, India!

Chyi-Long Lee

Chyi-Long Lee,
M.D., Ph.D.
Chairman of Board of Trustees, APAGE

Greetings from APAGE President


Dear Colleagues and Friends,

It is with great pleasure that we welcome you to the APAGE Congress 2024, set against the vibrant and historic backdrop of Chennai, India. Known for its rich cultural heritage and technological advancements, Chennai promises to inspire and energize our discussions and collaborations.

APAGE continues to stand at the forefront of innovation and research in the field of gynecologic endoscopy. Our collective efforts have led to significant advancements, including the development of minimally invasive surgical techniques and the impactful findings from our ongoing studies. These achievements reflect the dedication and hard work of the APAGE Board members, faculty, and our wider community.

In the face of challenges, our commitment to enhancing the practice of gynecologic endoscopy remains steadfast. Last year, we successfully hosted several hands-on workshops at our 2023 APAGE congress in Singapore, as well as a series of webinars that facilitated a global exchange of knowledge. The enthusiastic participation and positive feedback from these initiatives have been incredibly inspiring.

The APAGE Congress 2024 promises to be an exceptional venue for stimulating discussions, sharing innovative ideas, and fostering valuable collaborations. Featuring a range of hands-on workshops, keynote lectures, and sessions on the latest trends and research in gynecologic minimally invasive and non-invasive therapies, the Congress is poised to offer immense benefits to all attendees.

We are excited to welcome experts from around the globe to this enriching exchange of knowledge and expertise in laparoscopic gynaecology. We hope that every participant will gain valuable insights and new perspectives on minimally invasive and non-invasive surgery, further enriched by the shared experiences with peers from around the world.

We look forward to seeing you in Chennai!

Warmest regards,

Bernard Chern

Associate Professor Bernard Chern
APAGE President

Important Date


Important Date
Deadline for Early Bird Registration Deadline for Abstract Submission Abstract Acceptance Notification Deadline for Online Registration
15th May, 2024 15th June, 2024 15th July, 2024 15th July, 2024

Programme At A Glance


Workshops - Thursday, 29th August 2024
Time Workshop Name Venue Name
08:00 - 16:00 Learn Robotics Apollo Proton Centre, Tharamani, Chennai
07:30 - 17:00 Hysteroscopy - Basics & Beyond The Accord Metropolitan Hotel, T.Nagar, Chennai
07:30 - 17:00 Become a Master in Lap Suturing Apollo Hospitals, Vanagaram, Chennai
07:30 - 17:00 Utero Vaginal Prolapse - Endoscopist's Perspective Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Hospital, Porur, Chennai
Live Surgeries - Friday, 30th August 2024
Time   Venue Name
07:30 Registration Rajendra Hall - ITC Grand Chola, Chennai
08:00 Live surgeries
16:00 Near Live Surgeries
19:00 Inauguration / Dinner
Scientific Programs - Saturday, 31st August 2024
Time Topic Name Venue Name
07:30 Registration ITC Grand Chola, Guindy, Chennai.
08:00 Scientific Programs
19:00 Grand Gala Dinner
Scientific Programs - Sunday, 1st September 2024
Time Topic Name Venue Name
07:30 Registration ITC Grand Chola, Guindy, Chennai.
08:00 Scientific Programs
16:00 Valedictory

Venue


Learn Robotics Workshop
29th August 2024

Apollo Proton Cancer Centre, Tharamani, Chennai

Hysteroscopy - Basics & Beyond Workshop
29th August 2024

The Accord Metropolitan Hotel, T.Nagar, Chennai

Become a Master in Lap Suturing Workshop
29th August 2024

Apollo Hospitals, Vanagaram, Chennai

Utero Vaginal Prolapse - Endoscopist's Perspective Workshop
29th August 2024

Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Hospital, Porur, Chennai

Live Surgeries
30th August 2024

Rajendra Hall, ITC Grand Chola, Guindy, Chennai

Conference
31st August & 1st September 2024

ITC Grand Chola, Guindy, Chennai

APAGE Committee


Chyi-Long Lee
Chyi-Long Lee

Chairman, Board of Trustees

Bernard Chern
Bernard Chern

President of APAGE

Chi-Chang Chang
Chi-Chang Chang

Immediate Past President

Chih-Feng Yen
Chih-Feng Yen

Secretary General

Keen Whye Lee
Keen Whye Lee

Treasurer

Bao Liang Lin

Bao Liang Lin

Chyi-Long Lee

Chyi-Long Lee

C. Y. Liu

C. Y. Liu

Felix Wong

Felix Wong

Joo Hyun Nam

Joo Hyun Nam

Keen Whye Lee

Keen Whye Lee

Pong Mo Yuen

Pong Mo Yuen

Prashant Mangeshikar

Prashant Mangeshikar

Aranya Yantapant
Aranya Yantapant

Thai - TSGE

Aye Aung
Aye Aung

Myanmar - MMA

Bernard Chern
Bernard Chern

Singapore - SMGIS

Enlan Xia
Enlan Xia

China - CGEG

Jae Kwan Lee
Jae Kwan Lee

Korean - KSGE

Jinghe Lang
Jinghe Lang

China - CGEG

Keong Wang
Keong Wang

Macau - AOGM

Kuan-Hui Wang
Kuan-Hui Wang

Taiwan - TAMIG

Masaki Mandai
Masaki Mandai

Japan - JSGOE

Pandit Palaskar
Pandit Palaskar

India - IAGE

Regina Paz A
Regina Paz A Tan-Espiritu

Philippine - PSGE

Relly Yanuary Primariawan
Relly Yanuary Primariawan

Indonesia - IGES

TANG Kwok Keung
TANG Kwok Keung

Hong Kong - HKGES

Wan Ahmad Hazim
Wan Ahmad Hazim

Malaysia - OGSM

Organizing Committee


Dr. Kurian Joseph
Dr. Kurian Joseph

Chairman

Dr. Jaishree Gajaraj
Dr. Jaishree Gajaraj

Co-Chairperson

Dr. Rekha Kurian
Dr. Rekha Kurian

Organising Secretary

Dr. Mala Raj
Dr. Mala Raj

Finance & Treasurer

Dr. Sumana Manohar
Dr. Sumana Manohar

Scientific Committee

Dr. Nirmala Jayasankar
Dr. Nirmala Jayasankar

Abstract And Free Communication

Dr. Meenakshi Sundaram
Dr. Meenakshi Sundaram

Workshop

Dr. Priya Lakshmanan
Dr. Priya Lakshmanan

Workshop

Dr. Vanitha Anban
Dr. Vanitha Anban

Abstract And Free Communication

Dr. Gnanasanker
Dr. Gnanasanker

Social And Publicity

Dr. Damodar Rao
Dr. Damodar Rao

Trade Exhibition

Dr. Tarun Kurian
Dr. Tarun Kurian

Social And Publicity

IAGE Committee Members


Dr. Atul Ganatra
Dr. Atul Ganatra

President

Dr. Pandit Palaskar
Dr. Pandit Palaskar

Immediate Past President

Dr. Kalyan Barmade
Dr. Kalyan Barmade

Vice President

Dr. Sudha Tandon
Dr. Sudha Tandon

Secretary

Dr. Sujal Munshi
Dr. Sujal Munshi

Joint Secretary

Dr. Vidya Bhat
Dr. Vidya Bhat

Treasurer

Dr. Ajay Agarwal
Dr. Ajay Agarwal

Managing Committee Member

Dr. Amit Tajane
Dr. Amit Tajane

Managing Committee Member

Dr. Anurag Bhate
Dr. Anurag Bhate

Managing Committee Member

Dr. Aswath Kumar
Dr. Aswath Kumar

Managing Committee Member

Dr. Damodar Rao
Dr. Damodar Rao

Managing Committee Member

Dr. Deven Jogal
Dr. Deven Jogal

Managing Committee Member

Dr. Dinesh Kansal
Dr. Dinesh Kansal

Managing Committee Member

Dr. Farendra Bhardwaj
Dr. Farendra Bhardwaj

Managing Committee Member

Dr. Mala Raj
Dr. Mala Raj

Managing Committee Member

Dr. Mukta Agarwal
Dr. Mukta Agarwal

Managing Committee Member

Dr. Niteen Ghorpade
Dr. Niteen Ghorpade

Managing Committee Member

Dr. Nitin Shah
Dr. Nitin Shah

Managing Committee Member

Dr. Priya Bhave
Dr. Priya Bhave

Managing Committee Member

Dr. Priya Lakshmanan
Dr. Priya Lakshmanan

Managing Committee Member

Dr. Rishikesh Pandit
Dr. Rishikesh Pandit

Managing Committee Member

Dr. Shrikanth Ohri
Dr. Shrikanth Ohri

Managing Committee Member

Dr. Soumil P. Trivedi
Dr. Soumil P. Trivedi

Managing Committee Member

Dr. Subash Mallya
Dr. Subash Mallya

Managing Committee Member

Dr. Sushila Saini
Dr. Sushila Saini

Managing Committee Member

Our Faculty


International
Dr. Charles Koh
USA
Dr. Arnold Advincula
USA
Dr. Mona Orady
USA
Dr. Bruno Van Herendal
Belgium
Dr. Gunther Noe
Germany
Dr. Hans Tinneberg
Germany
Dr. Karen Louise Andersson
Sweden
Dr. Sven Becker
Germany
 
 
APAGE
Dr. Chyi Long Lee
Taiwan
Dr. Bernard Chern
Singapore
Dr. Masaaki Andou
Japan
Dr. Lee Keen Whye
Singapore
Dr. Sevellaraja Supermaniam
Malaysia
Dr. Suresh Nair
Singapore
Dr. Yap Lip Kee
Singapore
Dr. Yutaka Osuga
Japan
Dr. Antony Siaow
Singapore
Dr. Ichnandy Rachman
Indonesia
Dr. Pong Mo Yuen
Hongkong
Dr. Primariawan Relly
Indonesia
Dr. Regina Paz
Phillipines
Dr. Jimmy Nomura
Japan
 
 
IAGE
Dr. Prashanth Mangeshikar
Mumbai
Dr. Shailesh Puntambekar
Pune
Dr. Sanjay Patel
Ahmedabad
Dr. Pandit Palaskar
Aurangabad
Dr. Atul Ganatra
Mumbai
Dr. Prakash Trivedi
Mumbai
Dr. Kalyan Barmade
Latur
Dr. Baskar Pal
Kolkatta
Dr. Aruna Tantia
Kolkatta
Dr. Alka Kriplani
Delhi
Dr. Hafeez Rehman
Kochi
Dr. Paul P G
Kochi
Dr. Ramesh B
Bengaluru
Dr. Ashwath Kumar
Trissur
Dr. Subash Mallaya
Calicut

Workshop Registration Rates


Indian Delegates
Time Workshop Name Venue Name Registration Fee
08:00 - 16:00 Learn Robotics Apollo Proton Centre, Tharamani, Chennai ₹ 3000
07:30 - 17:00 Hysteroscopy - Basics & Beyond The Accord Metropolitan Hotel, T.Nagar, Chennai ₹ 3000
07:30 - 17:00 Become a Master in Lap Suturing Apollo Hospitals, Vanagaram, Chennai ₹ 3000
07:30 - 17:00 Utero Vaginal Prolapse - Endoscopist's Perspective Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Hospital, Porur, Chennai ₹ 3000
International Delegates
Time Workshop Name Venue Name Registration Fee
08:00 - 16:00 Learn Robotics Apollo Proton Centre, Tharamani, Chennai $40
07:30 - 17:00 Hysteroscopy - Basics & Beyond The Accord Metropolitan Hotel, T.Nagar, Chennai $40
07:30 - 17:00 Become a Master in Lap Suturing Apollo Hospitals, Vanagaram, Chennai $40
07:30 - 17:00 Utero Vaginal Prolapse - Endoscopist's Perspective Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Hospital, Porur, Chennai $40

Conference Registration Rates


Indian Delegates Register Now
Category Early Bird Till May 15th Regular Till July 15th Late/Spot
IAGE/APAGE Member ₹ 23,600 ₹ 27,140 ₹ 30,680
Non-Member ₹ 24,780 ₹ 28,320 ₹ 31,860
Accompanying ₹ 21,240 ₹ 24,780 ₹ 28,320
PG Student* ₹ 11,800 ₹ 14,160 ₹ 17,700
International Delegates Register Now
Category Early Bird Till May 15th Regular Till July 15th Late/Spot
IAGE/APAGE Member 430 USD / 580 SGD 550 USD / 740 SGD 650 USD / 880 SGD
Non-Member 450 USD / 610 SGD 600 USD / 800 SGD 700 USD / 940 SGD
Accompanying 400 USD / 540 SGD 450 USD / 610 SGD 500 USD / 670 SGD
YAG* 215 USD / 290 SGD 225 USD / 300 SGD 325 USD / 440 SGD
Group Registration Register Now
Category Amount
IAGE/APAGE Member 330 USD

Note:

  • Group Registration only for Association/Society Members

  • YAG Members are not eligible for group registration

  • Payment/Register for the workshop will be separate

CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICIES




Workshops Programme


Time Details Venue
07:30 AM - 08:00 AM Registration (30 Min) Apollo Proton Centre, Tharamani, Chennai
08:00 AM - 01:00 PM Near Live Video Session (5 Hrs)
  • Introduction to robotic surgery-history and progress
  • Or set up, port placement and instrumentation
  • Robotic surgery for large uterus-rh-tips and tricks
  • Use of manipulator-indications and alternate options
  • Multiple myomas-tackling the hidden
  • Ureterolysis and die –does the magnication add value
  • Sentinel node dissection-technique and Indications
  • Robotic radical hysterectomy with pelvic and para-aortic dissection
  • Involvement of multidisciplinary team
01:00 PM - 02:00 PM Lunch (1 Hrs)
02:00 PM - 05:00 PM Live Surgical Demonstration (3 Hrs)
01:00 PM - 05:00 PM Hands-On Robot And Virtual Simulation Hands-on (4 Hrs)
  • Virtual simulator
  • The batch of 5 members for 30 min
  • Total proposed numbers -50 Delegates
  • Run parallel with or
Time Details Venue
08:00 AM - 08:20 AM Instrumentation & Fundamentals of fluid management The Accord Metropolitan Hotel, T.Nagar, Chennai
08:20 AM - 08:40 AM Patient selection criteria & pre op evaluation for operative Hysteroscopy
08:40 AM - 09:00 AM Tips to negotiate a tricky cervix
09:00 AM - 09:20 AM Light at the end of the tunnel - hysteroscopy in Asherman
09:40 AM - 10:00 AM Submucosal myoma - current to future perspective
10:00 AM - 10:40 AM Are mullerian anomalies correctable
10:40 AM - 12:00 PM Hysteroscopy in Endometritis
12:00 PM - 12:20 PM Trouble Shooting in Hysteroscopy
Time Details Venue
08:00 AM - 08:30 AM Registration (30 Min) Apollo Hospitals, Vanagaram, Chennai
08:30 AM - 09:00 AM Lecture On Basic Suturing Skills (30 Min)
09:00 AM - 11:30 AM Hands-on - 2 Delegates/Endo Trainer (2 Hrs 30 Min)
  • Suturing Pad, Harvested Tissue – Colon Fashioned Like Vault, Bladder, Segments of Colon, SV Set Or Red Rubber Catheter For Tubal Anastomosis,3D Models
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM Video Presentation On (30 Min)
  • Vault Suturing, Bladder, Bowel Suturing And Tubal Reanastamosis
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM Lap Suturing Contest For Delegates Judged By Eminent Faculty. (1 Hrs)
Time Details Venue
08:30 AM - 09:00 AM Anatomical landmark in Prolapse & Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery (20+10 Min) Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Hospital, Porur, Chennai
09:00 AM - 09:30 AM Pelvic Floor Imaging in Prolapse (20+10 Min)
09:30 AM - 10:00 AM Apical Support laparoscopically (20+10 Min)
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Anterior Compartment defect repair – Cystocele Correction, Paravaginal Defect(20+10 Min)
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Posterior Compartment defect repair - Enterocele, Rectocele Correction (20+10 Min)
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Vault Prolapse – The Right Approach!! (20+10 Min)
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM Laparoscopic Burch Colposuspension – Tips for safety. (20+10 Min)
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM V Notes high uterosacral ligament suspension (20+10 Min)
12:30 PM - 01:00 PM Native tissue repair surgeries (20+10 Min)
01:00 PM - 02:00 PM Lunch (1 Hrs)
02:00 PM - 04:30 PM Live demonstration of Laparoscopic Prolapse Surgery on Cadavers (2 Hrs 30 Min)
04:30 PM - 04:45 PM Wrap up and vote of thanks (15 Min)

Scientific Programme


TIMINGS HALL A HALL B HALL C HALL D HALL E
08:30 - 13:30 Endometriosis Myomas Gynae Oncology Reproductive Medicine Free Communications / Industry Symposium
13:30 - 14:30 LUNCH
14:30 - 17:30 Laparoscopy In Pregnancy Urogynaecology & POP Adolescent & Pediatric Gynaecology Medley -
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08:30 - 13:30 Laparoscopic Hysterectomy Complications of Laparoscopic Surgery Hysteroscopy YAG - Sessions Free Communications / Industry Symposium
13-30 - 14:30 LUNCH
14:30 - 17:00 V Notes / Vaginal Surgery / Single Port Perioperative Care / Consent / Tissue Extraction Robotics in Gynaecology Communication / Medicolegal Aspects / Ethics -
17:00 - 17:30 VALEDICTORY
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Residential Package


Indian Delegates Register Now
1 Registration + 2 Night Single Occupancy
Category Early Bird Till May 15th Regular Till July 15th Late/Spot
IAGE/APAGE Member ₹ 52,600 ₹ 56,140 ₹ 59,680
Non-Member ₹ 53,780 ₹ 57,320 ₹ 60,860
Accompanying ₹ 50,240 ₹ 53,780 ₹ 57,320
PG Student* ₹ 40,800 ₹ 43,160 ₹ 46,700
1 Registration + 3 Night Single Occupancy
Category Early Bird Till May 15th Regular Till July 15th Late/Spot
IAGE/APAGE Member ₹ 69,600 ₹ 73,140 ₹ 76,680
Non-Member ₹ 70,780 ₹ 74,320 ₹ 77,860
Accompanying ₹ 67,240 ₹ 70,780 ₹ 74,320
PG Student* ₹ 57,800 ₹ 60,160 ₹ 63,700
1 Registration + 2 Night Double Occupancy
Category Early Bird Till May 15th Regular Till July 15th Late/Spot
IAGE/APAGE Member ₹ 41,600 ₹ 45,140 ₹ 48,680
Non-Member ₹ 42,780 ₹ 46,320 ₹ 49,860
Accompanying ₹ 39,240 ₹ 42,780 ₹ 46,320
PG Student* ₹ 29,800 ₹ 32,160 ₹ 35,700
1 Registration + 3 Night Double Occupancy
Category Early Bird Till May 15th Regular Till July 15th Late/Spot
IAGE/APAGE Member ₹ 60,600 ₹ 54,140 ₹ 57,680
Non-Member ₹ 51,780 ₹ 55,320 ₹ 58,860
Accompanying ₹ 48,240 ₹ 51,780 ₹ 55,320
PG Student* ₹ 38,800 ₹ 41,160 ₹ 35,700



International Delegates Register Now
1 Registration + 2 Night Single Occupancy
Category Early Bird Till May 15th Regular Till July 15th Late/Spot
APAGE Member $850 $970 $1070
Non-Member $870 $1020 $1120
Accompanying $820 $890 $920
YAG Member $635 $645 $745
1 Registration + 3 Night Single Occupancy
Category Early Bird Till May 15th Regular Till July 15th Late/Spot
APAGE Member $1060 $1180 $1280
Non-Member $1080 $1230 $1330
Accompanying $1030 $1110 $1130
YAG Member $845 $855 $955
1 Registration + 2 Night Double Occupancy
Category Early Bird Till May 15th Regular Till July 15th Late/Spot
APAGE Member $650 $770 $870
Non-Member $670 $820 $920
Accompanying $620 $670 $720
PG Student* $435 $445 $545
1 Registration + 3 Night Double Occupancy
Category Early Bird Till May 15th Regular Till July 15th Late/Spot
APAGE Member $760 $880 $980
Non-Member $780 $930 $1030
Accompanying $730 $780 $830
YAG Member $545 $555 $655

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ITC Grand Chola Hotel


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Rajendra Banquet Hall
Hibiscus Lounge
Exterior Dusk
Serviced Apartments Pool

Visit Chennai


Marina Beach, or simply the Marina, is a natural urban beach in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, along the Bay of Bengal. The beach runs from near Fort St. George in the north to Foreshore Estate in the south, a distance of 6.0 km, making it the second longest urban beach in the world, after Cox's Bazar Beach.

The Government Museum, Chennai, or the Madras Museum, is a museum of human history and culture located in the Government Museum Complex in Egmore in Chennai, India. Started in 1851, it is the second oldest museum in India after the Indian Museum in Kolkata.

The Valluvar Kottam, located in Chennai, is one such historical monument which is dedicated to the well-known intellectual poet, philosopher and saint, Thiruvalluvar, who penned his well-known Thirukkural more than 2,000 years ago. All the 133 chapters of the Thirukkural comprise of 1330 verses.

Vadapalani Andavar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Muruga. It is located in Vadapalani, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. It was renovated in the 1920s and a Rajagopuram was built during that time. The temple has grown in popularity, which is believed to be in part due to the patronage of cinema stars.

San Thome Church, officially known as St Thomas Cathedral Basilica and National Shrine of Saint Thomas, is a minor basilica of the Catholic Church in India, in the Santhome neighbourhood of Chennai, in Tamil Nadu.

Amir Mahal is the official residence of the titular Nawab of Arcot and his family. Situated in Royapettah, a neighbourhood of Chennai, India, it was constructed in Indo-Saracenic style in 1798, the Amir Mahal has been the residence of the family since 1876.

It is a Botanical garden and an ideal place to visit with your friends and family. Apart from hanging out here, there are numerous medicinal herbs in the green houses. Semmozhi Poonga is a great place to spend some quality time and go on a date with nature.

DakshinaChitra is a living-history museum in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, dedicated to South Indian heritage and culture. It is located 25 kilometres to the south of Chennai. Opened to the public on 14 December 1996, the museum was founded and is being managed by the Madras Craft Foundation.

Known for its ancient mountains, this place is a must visit location for tourists to see the spectacular monuments. Mahabalipuram was once the dynasty of the pallavas.

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Coming Up

  • Opening date for submission: 1st January 2024

  • Last date for submission: 15th June 2024

  • Date for Video / Oral / YAG Abstract acceptance notification: 15th July 2024

  • Last date for submission of selected E-Poster: 31st July 2024

*Late Submission will not be accepted.

The following information is required for all authors:

  • Full Name

  • Affiliation (Organization/Institution, City, Country)

  • Email Address

  • Phone Number

The submitter will be asked to indicate the presenter. One of the listed authors must be the presenter. It is recommended to limit the selection to one presenter. All correspondence will be with the person who submits the abstract.

Consent to Publication

The submitter is required to consent to publication of the submitted abstract.

The submitter is responsible for receiving consent from all authors before completing a submission.

Number of characters for Abstract Title 140 characters
Number of characters for Abstract Body 2000 characters
Number of Authors (first author and co-authors) 10 authors
Number of Affiliations 5 Affiliations
  • All abstracts are required to be written in English.

  • Delegates must submit original work. The abstract must not have been published or presented elsewhere.

The APAGE requires a structured abstract. You will need to complete the following segments:

Aims and Objective Begin with a clear, concise statement of the precise objective or question put forth in the study.
Materials, Setting and Methods Indicate the measurement(s) of the primary study outcome which has been planned before data collection began. If the manuscript does not report the main planned outcomes of a study, this fact should be stated, and the reason indicated. State clearly if the hypothesis being tested was formulated during or after data collection. Explain outcomes or measurements unfamiliar to a general medical readership.
Results Describe the methods of assessing patients and state the key results; this section must include data, even if preliminary.
Conclusion State the conclusions and clinical applications that are supported by the data. Advise if additional study is required before this information should be used in clinical settings.
  • Registration is mandatory for abstract submission.

  • All abstracts must be submitted to abstract@apage2024.com

  • Each author can present only 1 abstract of any 1 type as the first author.

  • When submitting an abstract, the author/s is required to choose:

  1. Presentation Type:

    1. Oral Presentation

    2. E-Poster

    3. Video Presentation

    4. YAG Video Presentation

    5. YAG Oral Presentation

  2. Category of the Abstracts:

    1. General

    2. Hysterectomy

    3. Myomectomy

    4. Endometriosis

    5. Adenomyosis

    6. Infertility

    7. Mullerian Anomaly

    8. Ovarian Tumour

    9. Ectopic Pregnancy

    10. Malignancy

    11. Single Port / Needlescopy / NOTES

    12. Prolapse and Urogynaecology

    13. Robotics

    14. New Instruments

    15. Complications

    16. Education/Training

    17. Anatomy

    18. Hysteroscopy

    19. Endometrial Ablation

    20. Fetoscopy

    21. Obesity

    22. Oncofertility

    23. Basic Research

    24. Miscellaneous

Step 1: Select category of poster <e-Poster Title>space<Author Name>

Step 2: Forward the e-Poster to <abstract@apage2024.com>

Poster Size:

  • All posters will be set in portrait style orientation (and all information (i.e. text, data, photos, and figures) must be designed to appear within one window/slide. - If you design your E-Poster in PowerPoint (PPT), ALL information must have appeared within ONE (1) slide only. Use Page Setup and choose Slide Size: “Custom (Width 50 cm, Height 90 cm)” with a Portrait (vertical) orientation. - Save your PPT into PDF format.

  • The resolution of the monitors used for e-poster presentation is 1920 x 1080 pixels and the size is 52,3 cm x 93,3 cm (in Portrait orientation).

  • Animations/Movies/ sounds will not be supported, Please submit in a static PowerPoint Presentation format only.

E-Poster should be submitted in the following structured format

Aims and Objective Begin with a clear, concise statement of the precise objective or question put forth in the study.
Materials, Setting and Methods Indicate the measurement(s) of the primary study outcome which has been planned before data collection began. If the manuscript does not report the main planned outcomes of a study, this fact should be stated, and the reason indicated. State clearly if the hypothesis being tested was formulated during or after data collection. Explain outcomes or measurements unfamiliar to a general medical readership.
Results Describe the methods of assessing patients and state the key results; this section must include data, even if preliminary.
Conclusion State the conclusions and clinical applications that are supported by the data. Advise if additional study is required before this information should be used in clinical settings.

Step 1: Select category of Oral Abstract < Oral Abstract Title>space<Author Name>

Step 2: Forward the Oral Abstract to <abstract@apage2024.com>

Oral Length No longer than 8 minutes (up to 10 slides)
Narration In English
PPT Format PowerPoint Screen: size is 16:9
Video Format MPEG4 such as MP4 Formats are very good and acceptable: .avi, .mov, .mpg
Compatibility Windows Media Player or QuickTime

Step 1: Select category of Video <Video Title>space<Author Name>

Step 2: Upload the video to Google Drive and email the link to <abstract@apage2024.com>

Video Length No longer than 6 minutes
Narration (*Required) In English
Video Quality Videos must be of good visual quality. Videos should not be lower than 720x480 resolution. For Non-Surgical Videos, be sure all graphs, charts and statistics are clearly readable and verbally described.
Video Format MPEG4 such as MP4 Formats are very good and acceptable: .avi, .mov, .mpg
Compatibility Windows Media Player or QuickTime

Doctors under 45 years old, or who received training in APAGE-certified facilities in less than 5 years are welcome to participate in YAG abstract submission.

If you want to participate in the competition for the YAG awards, please select the competition when submitting it online.

Award Description Submission Requirement Recipient
YAG (Young APAGE Group) Award Video 1
YAG (Young APAGE Group) Award Oral 1

*As a result of the review, some will be selected as a speaker of the YAG Video Session or YAG Oral Session during the congress period (date is to be announced).

NB: Please refer to "Instruction for Video Abstracts" and "Instruction for Oral Abstracts" for uploading your video and abstract.

The committee will make the final decision on the acceptance of abstracts. Notification regarding acceptance or rejection of abstracts will be sent via mail to the first author by 15th July 2024. Should the first author be unable to attend the congress, co-authors may present the abstract. This should be put in writing to the Congress Secretariat at < abstract@apage2024.com >. Should you decide to withdraw your submission, a written request must be made to the Congress Secretariat no later than 25th July 2024.

Awards will be made to acknowledge excellent research in advancing minimally invasive gynaecology. The award competitions for paper, and video are open to all. Please select any competition you want an abstract to be entered when submitting it online.

Award Description Submission Requirement Recipient
Best Oral Award Abstract and Presentation
(The abstract is to be submitted first)
3
Best Video Award Abstract and Video
(The abstract is to be submitted first)
3
Best Poster Award Abstract
(The abstract is to be submitted first)
3
YAG Video Award Abstract and Video
(The abstract is to be submitted first)
3
YAG Oral Award Oral
(The abstract is to be submitted first)
3

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