Background/Purposes

　The importance of performing safe and precise hepatobiliary and pancreatic (HBP) surgery has been increasingly recognized, especially as global communication among international HBP surgeons becomes more seamless. The Japanese Society of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery (JSHBPS) has been committed to advancing knowledge of practical surgical anatomy and operative techniques, with the aim of enhancing patient care and surgical education.

　In this context, we annually host an international webinar to provide a platform for sharing and discussing expertise and experiences on how to safely and accurately perform advanced HBP surgical procedures. This webinar also serves as a valuable opportunity—particularly for young HBP surgeons—to receive educational guidance and technical advice from leading international experts in the field.

Contents

　The theme of this year’s webinar is 'Precision Anatomy for Biliary Diseases – From Cholecystitis to Perihilar Cholangiocarcinoma.’ International HBP experts will share their knowledge and insights on surgical anatomy and operative approaches through presentations and surgical videos, highlighting key anatomical pitfalls and practical surgical tips.

■Session 1
“Surgical Approaches Based on Precision Anatomy for Perihilar Cholangiocarcinoma”

Oral presentations will focus on the surgical anatomy and approaches for perihilar cholangiocarcinoma, including discussions on the feasibility of minimally invasive surgery (MIS).

Chairs:
Masayuki Ohtsuka (Chiba University, Japan)
Tomoki Ebata (Nagoya University, Japan)

Speakers:
Yuta Abe (Keio University, Japan)
Takashi Mizuno (Nagoya University, Japan)

Panelists:
Timothy E. Newhook (The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, U.S.A)
Attapol Titapun (Khon Kaen University, Thailand)
*With a few more expected to join
(alphabetical order)

■Session 2
“Surgical Approaches Based on Precision Anatomy for Acute Cholecystitis”

Oral presentations will focus on the surgical anatomy and safe approaches for acute cholecystitis, emphasizing key anatomical tips, common pitfalls, and the recent innovations in intraoperative navigation.

Chairs:
Goro Honda (Tokyo Women's Medical University, Japan)
Kenichiro Araki (Gunma University, Japan)

Speakers:
Pietro Mascagni (Fondazione Policlinico Universitario, Italy)
Koji Asai (Toho University Medical Center Ohashi Hospital, Japan)

Panelists:
Monish Karunakaran (AIG Hospitals, India)
Boram Lee (Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Korea)
*With a few more expected to join
(alphabetical order)

Date and Time
Tuesday, October 21st, 2025
Start Time: 20:00 (JST / UTC+9)
Duration: Approximately 90 minutes

You can check the event time in your local timezone using the link below: https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html?iso=20250314T120000&p1=136

Participants

1.Zoom Webinar Room
Provided by the Telemedicine Development Center of Asia (TEMDEC).
Capacity: Up to 500 participants. Pre-registration is required.
Registration Form: Please fill out the form below to secure your spot:
https://temdec-med-kyushu-u-ac-jp.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5E8ayBteR-iXSR0rLv-7nw

2.YouTube Live Streaming
The webinar will also be streamed live on YouTube. No registration is required for viewing via YouTube.
YouTube URL: https://youtube.com/live/Z9doCbbKCyk?feature=share

Participation Fee: Free of charge

Committees

　JSHBPS Publicity committee (Chairperson: Prof. Yuichi Nagakawa)
　JSHBPS Committee of Educational seminars in regions (Chairperson: Prof. Takao Ohtsuka)