ANNOUNCEMENT: 10TH DIGESTIVE SCIENCE CONFERENCE – BACH MAI HOSPITAL & NAG ASSOCIATION

Dear Colleagues and Doctors,

Bach Mai Hospital, in collaboration with the Nagoya Asia Association for the Advancement of Gastroenterology (NAG), is organizing The 10th Digestive Science Conference (The 10th Digestive Conference Bach Mai Hospital-Nagoya Asia Association for the Advancement of Gastroenterology (NAG)).

This is a prestigious annual scientific forum, gathering leading domestic and international experts to update the latest medical advances in the field of Gastroenterology and Hepatobiliary medicine.

1. General Information about the Conference

• Event Name: The 10th Digestive Science Conference (The 10th Digestive Conference).
• Organizing unit: Bach Mai Hospital & Nagoya Asia Association for the Advancement of Gastroenterology (NAG).
• Time: 08:15 – 17:00, Saturday, November 15, 2025.
• Location: Grand Hall, 2nd floor, P Building, Bach Mai Hospital (78 Giai Phong Street, Dong Da, Hanoi).
• Format Hybrid (Concurrent organization):
  • Offline (Offline) tại Hội trường.
  • online via Zoom (Online) qua nền tảng Zoom.

2. Conference Highlights

This year's conference is honored to feature lectures and chairing by leading Professors, PhDs, and Doctors in Gastroenterology and Interventional Endoscopy from Japan, Thailand, Taiwan, and Vietnam.

Presidium:

• Prof. Dao Van Long (Vice President, Viet Nam Gastroenterology Association - VNAGE)
• Assoc. Prof. Nguyen Cong Long (President, Viet Nam Interventional Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society - VIGES; Director, GI-Hepatology Center, Bach Mai Hospital, Vietnam)
• Prof. Koji Nonogaki (Fujita Health University, Japan)
• Prof. Thawee Ratanachu-Ek (Rajavithi Hospital, Thailand)
• Prof. Hsiu-Po Wang (National Taiwan University Hospital, Taiwan)
• Along with other leading experts from Vietnam.

Main Topics:

The conference will focus on advanced interventional endoscopy techniques, especially the role of Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) and Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) in diagnosis and treatment:

• Scientific Report Session (Morning):
  • Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (ESD): Japan's pioneering technique for treating pre-cancerous lesions and early gastrointestinal cancer, now mastered by the doctors at the GI-Hepatology Center, Bach Mai Hospital.
  •    Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) and Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP): Updated reports on their application in the diagnosis and intervention of biliary-pancreatic diseases from experts from Japan, Taiwan, and Thailand.
• Live Demonstration Session (Afternoon):
  • Live demonstration of complex ERCP and EUS interventional cases, performed by international and Vietnamese experts right at Bach Mai Hospital.

3. Registration Information

To ensure a well-organized event, Colleagues are kindly requested to register for attendance (free of charge) via one of the following methods:

• Method 1: Scan the QR code on the attached invitation.

• Method 2: Access the direct registration link: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/QGTyAtauQeS_83GUBdC7XA#/registration
• Zoom Login Information (for online delegates):
  • Meeting ID: 938 3785 5925
  • Passcode: 111525

The conference is not only an opportunity for academic exchange but also a testament to the strong collaborative relationship between Bach Mai Hospital and Nagoya University since 2013. Japan has been a key partner in infrastructure, equipment, training, and research for Bach Mai Hospital throughout its recent development...

The continuous successful organization of specialized conferences, especially after the interruption due to the pandemic, affirms the relentless effort in updating and transferring high-level techniques, aiming for the ultimate goal of improving the quality of medical examination and treatment, bringing optimal benefits to patients.

The 10th Digestive Science Conference promises to be an outstanding scientific event, helping the GI-Hepatology Center, Bach Mai Hospital to further affirm its position as the leading center for training, technology transfer, and international cooperation in Vietnam's Gastroenterology sector, keeping pace with global medical advancements.

The Organizing Committee looks forward to your interest and attendance

Respectfully announced!