Malaysian Association of Paediatric Surgery

MAP Clinical Case Discussion October 2025
2025-10-14 21:00 - 22:00 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur)
Join our monthly clinical case discussions to share ideas on managing cases. You might learn a new thing or two!

8th World Congress of Pediatric Surgery (WOFAPS)
2025-11-12 - 2025-11-15 | Titanic Mardan Palace Hotel, Antalya, Turkey
Organized by the World Federation of Associations of Pediatric Surgeons (WOFAPS), this triennial congress brings together global experts to advance pediatric surgical care, education, and collaboration.
Highlights include:

Pre-congress Workshops: Hands-on training and skill development in advanced pediatric surgical techniques.
Scientific Program: Sessions on neonatal surgery, pediatric oncology, urology, minimally invasive techniques, and more.
Global Collaboration: Focus on strengthening surgical care in low-resource settings.
Abstract Presentation: Share your research—submission deadline is July 15, 2025.
Travel Support: Discounts with Turkish Airlines (code: 017TKH25).
Networking: Meet leaders, peers, and trainees from across the world.

Check out the website for further details.

7th World Congress of the Hypospadias International Society
2025-11-12 - 2025-11-15 | Hilton Sydney, Australia
HISWC 2025 brings together experts in pediatric urology, surgery, endocrinology, genetics, psychiatry, and allied fields for a global exchange on the latest in hypospadias care and related conditions.
Highlights include:

Scientific Sessions: Research in hypospadias surgery, genetics, hormonal therapy, quality improvement, and artificial intelligence in pediatric surgery.
Hands-On Workshops : Hosted at Sydney University’s Skills Lab, focusing on surgical techniques and integration of AI in clinical practice.

Check out the website for further details.

National Paediatric Nutrition & Vascular Access Course 2025
2025-11-24 08:00 - 2025-11-25 17:00 | Hospital Tunku Azizah, Lot 25, Jalan Raja Muda Abdul Aziz, Kampung Baru, Kuala Lumpur, 50300, Malaysia
The Department of Paediatric Surgery Hospital Tunku Azizah, Kuala Lumpur in collaboration with MAPS and Postgraduate Medical Society of Hospital Kuala Lumpur will be hosting the National Paediatric Nutrition & Vascular Access Course 2025 at Hospital Tunku Azizah on the 24th November 2025.
The course consists the basics of nutrition in children and tip and tricks to vascular access.
Limited participants may also join the live Percutaneous Central Line Insertion Workshop the next day (25th November 2025)

Click here to register.
Checkout the program tentative here!

And the program for the workshop here!

Advanced Course in Pediatric Videosurgery by IRCAD
2025-11-27 - 2025-11-29 | IRCAD Taiwan, Changhua, Taiwan, Changhua, Taiwan
IRCAD offers minimally invasive surgical workshop for paediatric surgeons. The workshop is conducted in dry labs and on live animals covering various paediatric surgical conditions such as choledochal cyst, esophageal atresia and lung resection.
Check out the program here.

Paediatric Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstruction Workshop 2025
2025-12-01 - 2025-12-02 | KK Women and Children Hospital, Singapore
Join International experts discussing paediatric colorectal and pelvic reconstruction surgeries during this two days live surgery demonstration and workshop! Learn operative tips and tricks for managing anorectal malformations and Hirschsprung’s disease.

International Paediatric Live Surgery Online Group 2025 - Biliary Tree Surgery
2025-12-17 15:30 - 2025-12-18 00:30
Join this FREE online webinar featuring internationally renowned speakers demonstrating and discussing on biliary tree surgery! Check out the program here.

MAP Clinical Case Discussion December 2025
2025-12-23 21:00 - 22:00

Cloacal Anomaly Workshop 2026
2026-01-27 - 2026-01-28 | Hospital Tunku Azizah, Lot 25, Jalan Raja Muda Abdul Aziz, Kampung Baru, Kuala Lumpur, 50300, Malaysia
The Live Surgery, Cloacal Anomaly Workshop is back! Tackle complex urological anomalies with guidance from the Masters! Don’t miss this opportunity! Participants are limited to surgeons only (that doesn’t mean the learning stops there).

MAP Clinical Case Discussion February 2026
2026-02-10 21:00 - 22:00

MAP Clinical Case Discussion March 2026
2026-03-31 21:00 - 22:00

MAPS Scientific Meeting and 16th Annual General Meeting
2026-04-18 | Sunmed Convention Center, 3, Jalan PJS 11/15, Bandar Sunway, Petaling Jaya, Selangor, 47500, Malaysia
The Malaysian Association of Paediatric Surgery (MAPS) invites you to attend the MAPS Scientific Meeting 2026, held in conjunction with the 16th Annual General Meeting. The meeting will take place on Saturday, 18 April 2026, at the SunMed Convention Centre, Level 4, Tower A, Sunway Medical Centre, Bandar Sunway. This year’s theme, Paediatric Colorectal Issues, will focus on inflammatory bowel disease and bowel dysfunction in congenital colorectal disorders, featuring expert speakers, scientific sessions, and opportunities for knowledge sharing.
Pre-meeting workshops will be held on Friday, 17 April 2026. The Bowel Management Workshop will take place at University of Malaya Medical Centre (PPUM) and is open to surgeons, medical officers, and nurses involved in paediatric colorectal care (limited slots available). An Endoscopy Workshop will also be conducted at Hospital Pakar Kanak-kanak UKM (HPKK UKM), available to members on a first-come, first-served basis.
MAPS also welcomes abstract submissions, with a deadline of 15 March 2026. Participants are encouraged to register early and join this engaging meeting dedicated to advancing paediatric colorectal care.
Check-out the website for more details and to register:
https://maps-sciencemeet-agm2026.my.canva.site/
MAPS Sceintific Meeting 2026 Program

MAP Clinical Case Discussion April 2026
2026-04-21 21:00 - 22:00

Global Initiative for Children’s Surgery (GICS) VI
2026-04-24 - 2026-04-26 | Bagota, Colombia
The GICS VI Conference will be held 24–26 April 2026 in Bogotá, Colombia, bringing together global experts to advance safe, affordable children’s surgical care, especially in low-resource settings. It’s a hybrid event (in-person and online) featuring working group sessions, research presentations, and collaboration opportunities. Abstract submissions run from 1 October to 15 November 2025, with early registration and discounted hotel options available for participants.
Check out the website for program updates and more details!

LATAP Workshop 2026
2026-05-13 - 2026-05-14 | Hospital Sultanah Bahiyah, Kedah, Kedah, Malaysia
The Live Surgery, Laparoscopic Assisted Transanal Pullthrough Workshop is back! Tackle Hirschsrpung’s disease surgery laparoscopically with guidance from the Masters! Don’t miss this opportunity! Participants are limited to 17 surgeons only!

Hirschsprung's Pull-through Surgery Workshop 2026
2026-05-15 08:00 - 17:00 | University of Malaya Medical Center
Join the Hirschsprung’s pull-through surgery Workshop at UM. Hands on simulated surgery on animal models!
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Date:15″ May 2026
Time: 8AM-5PM
Fee: RM 50
Venue: Surgical Simulation Lab,Level 4, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya

APAPU Short Case Webinar
2026-05-30 16:00 - 17:00
We are pleased to announce that registration for the APAPU Short Case Webinar is now open.

This webinar will be hosted by the Japanese Society of Pediatric Urology and will feature a series of short case presentations and expert discussions across a range of pediatric urology topics.
Date: 30 May 2026
Time: 17:00 JST (UTC+9)
Click here to register
https://sites.google.com/view/8th-apapu-short-case-webinar/home
Further details are available on the webpage above.

MAP Clinical Case Discussion June 2026
2026-06-02 21:00 - 22:00

The 63rd Annual Congress of the Japanese Society of Paediatric Surgeons in-conjunction with The Asian Association of Paediatric Surgeons 2026
2026-06-09 08:00 - 2026-06-13 17:00 | Nagoya Convention Hall, Japan
The 63rd Annual Congress of the Japanese Society of Pediatric Surgeons (JSPS) combined with the Asian Association of Pediatric Surgeons (AAPS) will be held on 9–13 June 2026 in Nagoya, Japan. It brings together paediatric surgeons from across Asia to share advances in clinical practice, research, and minimally invasive techniques. The meeting focuses on improving outcomes for children with congenital and complex surgical conditions. Abstract submissions (oral only) open from 1 October to 26 November 2025, and a limited number of travel grants are available for young overseas surgeons. Scientific topics range from neonatal surgery and tumours to biliary disorders and innovations in paediatric MIS. The congress also offers opportunities for collaboration, networking, and publication in Pediatric Surgery International (AAPS issue). Overall, it is a major regional event for paediatric surgical education, research, and professional exchange.
Check out the official homepage for more updates!

52nd Annual Scientific Congress of the College of Surgeons
2026-06-12 - 2026-06-14 | Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur
This congress is scheduled from the 12th to the 14th of June 2026 at the Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and will centre around the theme “Science, Skills, Sustainability”.
· Dates: 12th to 14th June 2026
· Venue: Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
· Theme: Science, Skills, Sustainability
· Website: www.csamm.asm.org.my
Please note that the deadline for Early Bird Registration is the 4th of May 2026.
The daily programme can also be found on the College of Surgeons of Malaysia website
Featured Paediatric Surgery topics:
General Paediatric Surgery
– Diversion Stomas in Neonates and Infants: Tips, Tricks and Common Traps (Azrina Syarizad Kuthubul Zaman)
– Inguinal Hernia And Undescended Testes: Safe Practice In Non Paediatric Centres (John Emmanuel )
– Children with Vascular Injury: Practical Steps (Lee Limi)
– Paediatric Abdominal Trauma: Using Adult Trauma Principles Safely in Children (Anand Sanmugam)
Sharing the care of surgical children
– A multidisciplinary panel involving paediatric surgery, general surgery, colorectal surgery and trauma
– Featuring Shona Alison Edmonds, Lai Chung Ket, Elaine Ng Hui Been & Koh Peng Soon
And many more!
– Global surgery
– Sustainability in surgery
– Surgical education
– Clinical research interactive sessions for medical officers

MAP Clinical Case Discussion June-2 2026
2026-06-23 21:00 - 22:00

Paediatric Urology Workshop 2026
2026-06-30 - 2026-07-03
🌟 Paediatric Urology Workshop with Mr Chia
🗓️ 30th June – 3rd July 2026 (Tuesday – Friday)
📍 HRPB Ipoh
💥 Limited to 15 participants only!!
📢 Further details will be announced soon!!

Paediatric Surgical Oncology Webinar - Series 1/2026
2026-07-11 08:15 - 10:30
“Revisiting Key Concepts and Management”
Date: 11 July 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 8.15am – 10.30am
Platform: Zoom
We are honoured to have an excellent regional and international faculty joining us for this webinar, including:
• Dr Jeffrey Dome (Children’s National Hospital, Washington D.C.)
• Dr Chui Chan Hon (Mount Elizabeth Hospital, Singapore)
• Dr Sajid Shafi Qureshi (Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai)
• Dr Lee York Tien (KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Singapore)
The webinar will cover important and practical aspects of paediatric surgical oncology including Wilms tumour, ovarian tumours, neuroblastoma and paediatric sarcomas. CPD points are currently under review.
Registration is completely FREE, and we warmly encourage all MAPS members, trainees, paediatricians and allied healthcare colleagues to participate.

MAP Clinical Case Discussion July 2026
2026-07-28 21:00 - 22:00

Sepeda Amal Borneo Health Symposium 2026
2026-07-31 08:00 - 17:00 | Pullman Hotel, Miri
Sepeda Amal Borneo Child Health Symposium 2026
“Bridging Hope, Building Futures for Children”
In-conjunction with the Sepeda Amal Borneo cycling fundraiser, join leading paediatric surgeons for a full day dedicated to advancing child health.
📅 31 July 2026 (Friday) | 🕗 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Pullman Hotel, Miri, Sarawak
Organised by the Malaysian Association of Paediatric Surgery (MAPS), in conjunction with Sepeda Amal Borneo (SAB) 2026.
Why attend? Expert talks covering paediatric surgical disease burden, common urological and penoscrotal disorders in children, ovarian tumours, primary immunodeficiencies and SCID, plus the MYPOPI patient-voice session — ideal for doctors, specialists, nurses, allied health personnel, and healthcare professionals across both government and private sectors.
Registration:

MMA Members — RM50
Nurses & Allied Health Personnel — RM50
Non-MMA Member Doctors — RM100

💙 100% of registration proceeds go to children needing surgery and treatment for primary immunodeficiency disorders. Your attendance directly supports a child in need.
👉 Scan the QR code on the poster or click the link here to register today!

Paediatrics Without Borders: Integrating Subspecialties for Complex Paediatric Care
2026-08-08 08:00 - 2026-08-09 17:00 | Sunmed Convention Center, 3, Jalan PJS 11/15, Bandar Sunway, Petaling Jaya, Selangor, 47500, Malaysia
Elevate Your Practice at SunMed International Paediatric Symposium 2026
Theme: Paediatrics Without Borders: Integrating Subspecialties for Complex Paediatric Care
Join top local and international medical experts for a premier two-day hybrid event dedicated to advancing complex pediatric care through cross-subspecialty collaboration.

When: August 8–9, 2026 (Starting at 8:30 am daily)

Where: SunMed Convention Centre, Sunway City (In-person) & Online

Paediatric Surgery Relevant Topics are on Day 2 of Symposium:

Symposium 4: Paediatric Liver Tumours

9:00 am – Hepatocellular Neoplasm, Not Otherwise Specified (HCN-NOS) Led by Dr. Cheah Hui Shan, Consultant Paediatric Surgeon.

10:15 am – Liver Transplant in Liver Tumour Led by Dr. Ampaipan Boonthai, Consultant Paediatric Surgeon (Ramathibodi Hospital, Thailand). (Note: This session is moderated by Dato’ Dr. Zakaria bin Zahari, Consultant Paediatric Surgeon).

Symposium 5: Precision Paediatric Urology & Robotic Surgery

11:20 am – Utility of Urodynamics in Children Led by Dr. Srihari Singaravel, Consultant Paediatric Surgeon & Paediatric Urologist.

11:50 am – Surgical Options for Complex Neurogenic Bladder (Optimising Quality of Life in Children with Spina Bifida) Led by Dr. Poongkodi A/P S Nagappan, Consultant Urologist, Paediatric & Reconstructive Urologist.

12:20 pm – Robotic Surgery in Children: Indications, Outcomes, Complications Led by Dr. Venkataramani Sripathi, Consultant Paediatric Urologist (Apollo Children’s Hospital, Chennai).

Symposium 6: Chronic Constipation

3:00 pm – The Role of Surgery in Optimising Constipation Management Led by Dr. Tan Yew Wei, Consultant Paediatric Surgeon.

Thoracoscopic Lung Surgery Workshop 2026
2026-08-12 - 2026-08-13 | Hospital Sultanah Bahiyah, Kedah, Kedah, Malaysia
Paediatric Thoracoscopic Lung Surgery Workshop 2026

Host Institution: Hospital Sultanah Bahiyah

Dates: August 12 & 13, 2026

Location: Dewan Bedah Am (General Operating Theatre), Hospital Sultanah Bahiyah

Invited Speakers: Dato Dr. Mohan and Dr. Nada

Sponsor/Partner: STORZ (Karl Storz — Endoskope)

Registration & Attendance Details

Capacity: Strictly limited to 17 participants.

Fee: RM 200.

Professional Benefits: 16 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) points are available for attendees.

How to Register: Scan the QR code on the flyer.

Contact Information:

Mr. Leiw: 013-4810564

Ms. Cheng: 012-4809175

National Paediatric Surgery Update 2026
2026-08-23 - 2026-08-24 | Hotel Permai, Kuala Terengganu
National Paediatric Surgery Update 2026
Join us for an inspiring and knowledge-packed event as we bring together experts, practitioners, and trainees in the field of paediatric surgery!
📅 Date: 26 – 27 August 2026 📍 Venue: Permai Hotel, Kuala Terengganu
This two-day program promises to deliver the latest updates in paediatric surgery. Engage in stimulating discussions, expand your professional network, and enhance your clinical expertise with leading specialists from across the nation.
✨ Who should join?
Whether you are a doctor, paramedic or medical student, you are welcomed to join us .
🎯 Mark your calendar and be part of this exciting learning experience!
We look forward to welcoming you to Kuala Terengganu for an enriching and memorable event. For further information, kindly visit our website:
https://npsu2026.my.canva.site/

39th International Symposium on Pediatric Surgical Research (ISPSR 2026)
2026-10-08 - 2026-10-10 | Venice, Italy, Italy
About the Event: Join colleagues and friends in the inspiring city of Venice for the 39th ISPSR. For nearly four decades, this symposium has served as a global research forum for young investigators in pediatric surgery to present high-quality basic and clinical research.
The first day of the symposium will feature Keynote lectures on Recent Advances and Emerging Trends in Pediatric Surgery delivered by internationally recognized experts. The subsequent two days will be dedicated to presentations on basic and clinical research in the field. This event provides an outstanding scientific program and an excellent opportunity to network, strengthen collaborations, and initiate new research partnerships aimed at improving surgical care for children globally.
Important Deadlines:

Abstract Submission Deadline: 2nd August 2026

End of Early Registration: 24th August 2026

Manuscript Submission Deadline (for Pediatric Surgery International): 8th September 2026

Asean Society of Paediatric Surgeons 2026
2026-11-19 - 2026-11-20 | Henann Convention Center in Panglao, Bohol, Philippines
The 18th ASEAN Society of Pediatric Surgeons (ASPS) Congress is scheduled to take place from November 19–20, 2026, at the Henann Convention Center in Panglao, Bohol, Philippines. Hosted by the Philippine Society of Pediatric Surgeons (PSPS), the event is a collaborative effort involving experts in pediatric oncology and anesthesiology. This landmark gathering will focus specifically on advancements in cancer treatment and peri-operative care for children. The congress serves as a premier platform for surgeons, oncologists, and allied specialists from across the ASEAN region and beyond to exchange knowledge and innovative practices. Attendees can expect a comprehensive program designed to improve surgical outcomes and elevate the standard of care for young, vulnerable patients.

Check out the website for further details.
