INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY
FOR DIGESTIVE SURGERY
an Integrated Society of the International Society of Surgery ISS/SIC
WEBINAR
Webinar SOCHICIR – ISDS: On Going Strategies for Management of Gastric Cancer
The Webinar SOCHICIR – ISDS: On Going Strategies for Management of Gastric Cancerwill take place on 21 March 2026 via Zoom (ID: 892 9647 6948, no password required).
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Jointly organized by the Sociedad Chilena de Cirugía (SOCHICIR) and the International Society for Digestive Surgery (ISDS), this international webinar will address current surgical, oncological, and technological advances in gastric cancer management.
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The program includes expert presentations on indocyanine green guidance, function-preserving procedures, immuno-chemotherapy perspectives, and robotic surgery for advanced disease. Simultaneous Spanish–English interpretation will be provided.
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Join leading specialists from Chile, Japan, Italy, and beyond for this global academic exchange.
Get Excited about the International Surgical Week ISW 2026
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The ISDS Webinar Series brings together international experts for focused discussions on complex cases in gastrointestinal surgery. Designed as a scientific lead-in to
International Surgical Week ISW 2026 in Mexico City, Mexico. The series offers practical insights and previews of key congress themes. Register now for ISW 2026
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WEBINAR SERIES
Saturday at the Movies
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The International Society for Digestive Surgery (ISDS) is reintroducing their popular "Saturday at the Movies" webinars. This program features educational and informative sessions on digestive surgery.
27 September
Live Webinar
14.00 - 15.00 CEST​
Chetan Bhan, UK
​John Alverdy, USA
Matthew Kroh, USA
Zhi Ven Fong, USA
Michel Gagner, Canada
GI anastomotic leaks:
prevention and management
Moderator: Chetan Bhan, London, UK
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Prevention of Colorectal Anastomotic Leaks
John Alverdy, Chicago, USA
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Endoscopic Management of Esophageal and
Bariatric leaks
Matthew Kroh, Cleveland, USA
Pancreatic anastomotic leaks: prevention and management of Grade B/C leaks
Zhi Ven Fong, Phoenix, USA
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Prevention of GI leaks with magnetic anastomosis
Michel Gagner, Montreal, Canada
Discussants:
Michele Ammendola, Catanzaro, Italy
Alice Murray, London, UK