Siow Sze Li Hospital Umum Sarawak

Dr. Siow Sze Li is the President of the College of Surgeons at the Academy of Medicine of Malaysia. He leads the General Surgery Department and Day Care Service at Sarawak General Hospital, with expertise in minimally invasive gastrointestinal, bariatric, and hernia surgery. Dr. Siow's pioneering work in Sarawak includes setting up laparoscopic and bariatric services, as well as conducting Malaysia's first single-incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy. He also devised innovative techniques, such as "focused sequential lavage," for laparoscopic repair of perforated peptic ulcers. Dr. Siow earned his MBBS at Monash University in Melbourne and his Master of Surgery at the University of Malaya. He trained in advanced laparoscopic surgery in Bordeaux, France, under Professor Jean-Louis Duluq. Dr. Siow also holds several academic positions, serving as an adjunct professor, part-time lecturer, and examiner for medical programs. He is a reviewer for numerous medical journals and actively promotes surgical research and innovation. His commitment to advancing minimally invasive surgery and providing excellent patient care has earned him widespread recognition in his field.

Day 1, 31 May 2024

Time Session
15:45
16:30
Debate - 1 (Hernia)
Robotic Approach vs Laparoscopic Approach for Groin Hernia Repair
  • Robotic Approach
    Siow Sze Li Speaker Hospital Umum Sarawak
  • Laparoscopic Approach for Groin Hernia Repair
    Vimal K. Vasudeavan Speaker Gleneagles Hospital Penang
Sipadan 3
16:30
17:30
MIS in Emergency Symposium
  • MIS in Complicated Diverticulitis
    Paul B Selvindos Speaker Gleneagles Hospital Kuala Lumpur
  • Laparoscopic Repair of Perforated Peptic Ulcers
    Siow Sze Li Speaker Hospital Umum Sarawak
  • Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy in Difficult Gallbladder
    Manisekar A/L K.Subramaniam Speaker Hospital Sultanah Bahiyah, Kedah.
  • MIS in Emergency Hernia
Dinawan

Pre-Congress Workshop, 30 May 2024

Time Session
09:00
12:00
Super Video Masterclass 1: Hernia
  • Groin Hernia:
  • Choosing the right procedure
    Mohammad Hisyam Speaker KPJ Ipoh
  • Decision making during surgery (TAPP, TEP & Recurrent Hernias)
    Vimal K. Vasudeavan Speaker Gleneagles Hospital Penang
  • Managing complications
    Kiyotaka Imamura Speaker Yotsuya Medical Cube
  • Robotics in groin hernia repair
    Siow Sze Li Speaker Hospital Umum Sarawak
  • Ventral/ Incisional Hernia:
  • IPOM and plus procedures
    Satkunan Mark Speaker Hospital Fatimah, Ipoh
  • Retro rectus procedures (e-TEP, TARM)
    Kiyotaka Imamura Speaker Yotsuya Medical Cube
  • Lateral hernias
    Abdul Gafoor Mubarak Speaker Island Hospital Penang
  • Divarication of recti- decision making
    Vimal K. Vasudeavan Speaker Gleneagles Hospital Penang