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Day 1 (Sep 1, Thu)

Opening Ceremony 09:00 - 09:10 Venue Convention Hall 1+2+3

Symposium 1

Session Title New Perspectives of Gastric Cancer Screening
Date & Time September 1 (Thu) 09:10 - 10:30 Venue Convention Hall 1
Chairs Yoshihiro Kakeji, Kobe University (Japan)
Chan Gyoo Kim, National Cancer Center (Korea)
Speakers 1. Global Trends of Epidemiology for Gastric Cancer ABST
  Jin Young Park, International Agency for Research on Cancer (France)
2. Effectiveness of the National Cancer Screening Program for Gastric Cancer ABST
  Aesun Shin, Seoul National University (Korea)
3. Mass Eradication and Its Preventive Effects of Gastric Cancer ABST
  Yi-Chia Lee, National Taiwan University (Taiwan)
4. Endoscopic Screening in the Elderly: When to Stop? ABST
  Jae-Myung Park, The Catholic University of Korea (Korea)

Symposium 2

Session Title Gallstone Diseases after Gastrectomy
Date & Time September 1 (Thu) 09:10 - 10:30 Venue Convention Hall 2
Chairs Dong Woo Shin, Hallym University (Korea)
Sung Jin Oh, Inje University (Korea)
Speakers 1. Epidemiology, Pathophysiology and Tips for Surgical Prevention ABST
  Moon-Won Yoo, University of Ulsan (Korea)
2. Surgical Management for Gallstone Disease after Gastrectomy ABST
  Young-Dong Yu, Korea University (Korea)
3. Endoscopic Management for Gallstone Disease after Gastrectomy ABST
  Shomei Ryozawa, Saitama Medical University, (Japan)
4. Medical Prevention for Gallstone Disease after Gastrectomy ABST
  Do-Joong Park, Seoul National University (Korea)

Video Symposium 1

Session Title Anastomosis after Laparoscopic TG or PG
Date & Time September 1 (Thu) 09:10 - 10:30 Venue Convention Hall 3
Chairs Young-Kyu Park, Chonnam National University (Korea)
Tae Kyung Ha, Hanyang University (Korea)
Speakers 1. Double Flap Esophagogastrostomy after PG ABST
  Oh-Kyoung Kwon, Kyungpook National University (Korea)
2. Side-overlap Esophagogastric Tube Reconstruction ABST
  Seiichiro Kanaya, Osaka Red Cross Hospital (Japan)
3. Intrathoracic Esophagogastrostomy ABST
  Dong-Jin Kim, The Catholic University of Korea (Korea)
4. Tube-Like Stomach Esophagogastrostomy after Laparoscopic Proximal Gastrectomy for Siewert       Type II AEG ABST
  Lu Zang, Shanghai Jiaotong University, China

Oral Presentation 1

Date & Time September 1 (Thu) 09:10 - 10:30 Venue Meeting Room 4
Chairs Yoon Young Choi, Sooncheonhyang University (Korea)
Joon Sung Kim, The Catholic University of Korea (Korea)
Speakers 1. Gut Microbiome Derived Butyrate Inhibit Immunosuppressive Factors PD-L1 and IL-10 in Tumor       Associated Macrophages of Gastric Cancer Patient ABST
  Seung Yoon Lee, The Catholic University of Korea (Korea)
2. Polymorphism rs1057147 Located in Mesothelin Predicts Lymph Node Metastasis in Patients with   Gastric Cancer ABST
  Kuan Shen, Nanjing Medical University (China)
3. HTATIP2 Overexpression was Associated with a Good Prognosis in Gastric Cancer ABST
  Ji-Ho Park, Gyeongsang National University (Korea)
4. Genomic and Transcriptomic Characterization of Gastric Cancer with Bone Metastasis ABST
  Sujin Oh, Seoul National University (Korea)
5. Decreased LncRNA TERC in Gastric Cancer Cell Impairs Proliferation, Migration and Invasion by      Targeting miR-423-5p to Regulate SOX12 Expression ABST
  Xiaoyan Huang, Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital (China)
6. Epidemiology of Gastric Cancer in Korea: Trends in Incidence and Survival Using the Korea Central   Cancer Registry Data (1999-2019) ABST
  Sin Hye Park, National Cancer Center (Korea)
7. Index Ki-67 can be an Early Predictor of Lymphatic Nodes Metastasis in Gastric Adenocarcinoma ABST
  Erkin Ashimov, Nizhny Novgorod Cancer Hospital (Russia)
8. Shorr Versus Modified Ultrafast Papanicolaou for Intraoperative Cytology in Advanced Gastric      Cancer ABST
  So Hyun Kang, Seoul National University (Korea)
9. Preoperative Prediction of the Pathological Stage of Advanced Gastric Cancer by 18F-fluoro-2-      Deoxyglucose Positron Emission Tomography ABST
  Kota Yamada, Kobe University (Japan)
10. Advice to ESD Guideline Based on the Histological Characteristics of Multiple Early Gastric        Cancers ABST
   Han Hong Lee, The Catholic University of Korea (Korea)
Coffee Break 10:30 - 10:50 (Convention Hall 3F Lobby)

Plenary Lecture

Date & Time September 1 (Thu) 10:50 - 11:20 Venue Convention Hall 1+2+3
Chair Jae-Moon Bae, Sungkyunkwan University (Korea)
Speakers PRODIGY Trial: Efficacy of Neoadjuvant DOS Chemotherapy for Locally Advanced Gastric Cancer ABST
Yoon-Koo Kang, University of Ulsan (Korea)

JS Min Memorial Lecture

Date & Time September 1 (Thu) 11:20 - 11:50 Venue Convention Hall 1+2+3
Chair Jeong Hwan Yook, University of Ulsan (Korea)
Speakers Insights into the Origin and Progression of Pre-cancerous Metaplasia in the Stomach ABST
James Goldenring, Vanderbilt University (USA)
Break 11:50 - 12:00

Luncheon Symposium 1 - Hanmi Healthcare

Date & Time September 1 (Thu) 12:00 ~ 13:00 Venue Convention Hall 1
Chair Hyung-Min Chin, The Catholic University of Korea (Korea)
Speakers A Novel Type of Topical Hemostatic Agent: The Efficacy of OozfixTM in Gastric Cancer Surgery
Sang-Yong Son, Ajou University (Korea)

Luncheon Symposium 2 - Olympus

Date & Time September 1 (Thu) 12:00 ~ 13:00 Venue Convention Hall 2
Chair Hyung-Ho Kim, Seoul National University (Korea)
Speakers Laparoscopic Lymph Node Dissection for Advanced Gastric Cancer Using Powerseal
Sang-Hoon Ahn, Seoul National University (Korea)

Symposium 3

Session Title Robot vs. Laparoscope in Gastric Cancer Surgery
Date & Time September 1 (Thu) 13:00 - 14:20 Venue Convention Hall 1
Chairs Tae-Sung Sohn, Sungkyunkwan University (Korea)
Beom Su Kim, University of Ulsan (Korea)
Speakers 1. Current Experiences in Korea ABST
  Woo-Jin Hyung, Yonsei University (Korea)
2. Updated Evidences of Robotic Gastrectomy in Japan ABST
  Masanori Terashima, Shizuoka Cancer Center (Japan)
3. Robotic Gastrectomy in the West ABST
  Vivian E Strong, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (USA)
4. Hybrid Robotic and Laparoscopic Gastrectomy ABST
  Kyo-Young Song, The Catholic University of Korea (Korea)

Symposium 4

Session Title Molecular Diagnosis
Date & Time September 1 (Thu) 13:00 - 14:20 Venue Convention Hall 2
Chairs Won-Sang Park, The Catholic University of Korea (Korea)
James Goldenring, Vanderbilt University (USA)
Speakers 1. Genetic and Histologic Diagnosis of Hereditary Gastric Cancer ABST
  Hee-Eun Lee, Mayo Clinic (USA)
2. Immunotherapy-Related Companion Diagnostics ABST
  Yoon-Jin Kwak, Seoul National University (Korea)
3. Prognostification and Prediction of Chemotherapy Response ABST
  Jae-Ho Cheong, Yonsei University (Korea)
4. Detection of Circulating Tumor DNA ABST
  Sun-Young Kong, National Cancer Center (Korea)

Education Session 1

Date & Time September 1 (Thu) 13:00 - 14:20 Venue Convention Hall 3
Chairs Woon-Kee Lee, Gachon University (Korea)
Sung Geun Kim, The Catholic University of Korea (Korea)
Speakers 1. Endoscopic and EUS Findings ABST
  Byung Wook Kim, The Catholic University of Korea (Korea)
2. Pathologic Classification ABST
  Joon Mee Kim, Inha University (Korea)
3. Staging and Evaluation of Therapeutic Effect with Radiologic Image ABST
  Jong-Seok Lee, University of Ulsan (Korea)
4. Endoscopic Treatment ABST
  Jun-Haeng Lee, Sungkyunkwan University (Korea)

Satellite Symposium 1 - Jeil Pharmaceutical

Date & Time September 1 (Thu) 13:00 - 13:40 Venue Meeting Room 4
Chair Jin-Jo Kim, The Catholic University of Korea (Korea)
Speakers TS-1, Optimal Regimen for Treatment after Gastric Cancer Surgery
Jae-Seok Min, Dongnam Institute of Radiological & Medical Sciences (Korea)

Satellite Symposium 2 - JW Pharmaceutical

Date & Time September 1 (Thu) 13:40 - 14:20 Venue Meeting Room 4
Chair Ji-Young Sul, Chungnam National University (Korea)
Speakers Clinical Importance of Supplemental Parenteral Nutrition
Young Suk Park, Seoul National University (Korea)
Coffee Break 14:20 - 14:40 (Convention Hall 3F Lobby)

Symposium 5

Session Title Management of Resectable EGJ Cancer
Date & Time September 1 (Thu) 14:40 - 16:00 Venue Convention Hall 1
Chairs Joong-Min Park, Chung-Ang University (Korea)
Mitsuro Kanda, Nagoya University (Japan)
Speakers 1. Upfront Surgery vs. Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy ABST
  Min Kyu Jung, Yonsei University (Korea)
2. Role of Radiotherapy ABST
  Do Hoon Lim, Sungkyunkwan University (Korea)
3. Extent of Lymph Node Dissection ABST
  Yukinori Kurokawa, Osaka University (Japan)
4. Minimally Invasive Surgery for EGJ Cancer ABST
  Jin-Jo Kim, The Catholic University of Korea (Korea)

Symposium 6

Session Title Postgastrectomy Syndrome & QOL in Gastric Cancer Patients
Date & Time September 1 (Thu) 14:40 - 16:00 Venue Convention Hall 2
Chairs Byoung-Jo Suh, Inje University (Korea)
Hyuk-Joon Lee, Seoul National University (Korea)
Speakers 1. Continuous Glucose Monitoring after Gastric Cancer Surgery ABST
  Souya Nunobe, Cancer Institute Hospital (Japan)
2. Dumping Syndrome and Hemodynamic Change ABST
  Jun-Young Yang, Gachon University (Korea)
3. Application of Mobile App for Postgastrectomy Patients ABST
  Bang-Wool Eom, National Cancer Center (Korea)
4. Anemia and Nutrition According to Residual Gastric Volume ABST
  In-Seob Lee, University of Ulsan (Korea)

Education Session 2

Date & Time September 1 (Thu) 14:40 - 16:00 Venue Convention Hall 3
Chairs Hang Jong Yu, Korea Institute of Radiological & Medical Sciences (Korea)
Sang-Il Lee, Chungnam National University (Korea)
Speakers 1. Preoperative Evaluation ABST
  Chan-Young Kim, Jeonbuk National University (Korea)
2. Principles of Lymph Node Dissection ABST
  Sang-Uk Han, Ajou University (Korea)
3. Reconstruction after Gastrectomy ABST
  Jae-Moon Bae, Sungkyunkwan University (Korea)
4. Function Preserving Surgery for Gastric Cancer ABST
  Han-Kwang Yang, Seoul National University (Korea)

Oral Presentation 2

Date & Time September 1 (Thu) 14:40 - 16:00 Venue Meeting Room 4
Chairs Sang Cheul Oh, Korea University (Korea)
Tae-Han Kim, Gyeonsang National University (Korea)
Speakers 1. Deep Learning-based Whole-slide Image Analysis for the Prediction of Lymph Node Metastasis in   Early Gastric Cancer ABST
  Yujun Park, Seoul National University (Korea)
2. Oleandrin Induces Apoptosis of Gastric Carcinoma Cell via Blocking the PI3K/AKT Pathway and       Activating Pro-Death Autophagy ABST
  Jianhua Wang, Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital (China)
3. The Effect of Intra-peritoneal PDT for Gastric Cancer Peritoneal Carcinomatosis in Mouse Model ABST
  Hyoung-Il Kim, Yonsei University (Korea)
4. Predictive Value of MLH1 Expression for Response to Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy in Gastric       Cancer ABST
  Takuro Saito, Osaka University (Japan)
5. The Effect of Gate-keeper System on Outpatient Pattern of Gastric Cancer Patients: A Case Study   of Indonesia ABST
  Yesika Simbolon, Alumnus of Universitas Gadjah Mada (Indonesia)
6. Three-year Comparison between Double Tract Reconstruction and Double Flap Technique after       Laparoscopic Proximal Gastrectomy ABST
  Oh Kyoung Kwon, Kyungpook National University (Korea)
7. Feasibility and Safety of Pure Single-incision Laparoscopic Total and Proximal Gastrectomy for       Early Gastric Cancer: Propensity Score Matched Comparison to Multiport Totally Laparoscopic       Approach ABST
  Sang-Jun Lee, Kyung Hee University (Korea)
8. Is There an Ideal Operative Time For Gastric Cancer Surgery ABST
  Ahmad Alromi, Jordanian Ministry of Health (Jordan)
9. Feasibility of Single-incision Distal Gastrectomy for Advanced Gastric Cancer ABST
  Jin-Sil Jung, Seoul National University (Korea)
10. Long-term Oncologic Outcomes of Minimally Invasive Total Gastrectomy for Locally Advanced         Gastric Cancer: A Propensity Score-matched Retrospective Analysis ABST
    Ki-Yoon Kim, Yonsei University (Korea)
Coffee Break 16:00 - 16:20 (Convention Hall 3F Lobby)

Symposium 7

Session Title Updates and Future Application of Artificial Intelligence
Date & Time September 1 (Thu) 16:20 - 17:40 Venue Convention Hall 1
Chairs Young-Woo Kim, National Cancer Center (Korea)
Hyuk-Joon Lee, Seoul National University (Korea)
Speakers 1. Artificial Intelligence in Digital Pathology ABST
  Seokhwi Kim, Ajou University (Korea)
2. AI-supported Surgery Phase Recognition System in Laparoscopic/robotic Gastrectomy ABST
  Takahiro Kinoshita, National Cancer Center Hospital East (Japan)
3. Artificial Intelligence in Radiologic Imaging ABST
  Seung-Soo Lee, University of Ulsan (Korea)
4. Current Status and Future Perspective of Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy ABST
  Honggang Yu, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University (China)

KGCA Grant Session

Date & Time September 1 (Thu) 16:20 - 17:40 Venue Convention Hall 2
Chairs Tae Yong Jeon, Pusan National University (Korea)
Hoon Hur, Ajou University (Korea)
Speakers 1. Prevalence of Gastric Cancer and Its Association with Eating and Lifestyle Based on Korea       National Health Insurance Database ABST
  You Na Kim, Ewha Womans University (Korea)
2. Validation of Targeted Semiconductor Next-generation Sequencing with the Oncomine Focus DNA    Assay and Microsatellite Analysis in Gastric Cancer ABST
  Han-Mo Yoo, The Catholic University of Korea (Korea)
3. Long Term Result of Comparative Study on Simple Closure and H. pylori Eradication Versus Simple   Closure and Vagotomy ABST
  Ji-Ho Park, Gyeongsang National University (Korea)
4. The Effect of Remnant Stomach Size on Postoperative Nutrition Status and Eating Behavior after   Gastrectomy for Gastric Carcinoma: A Prospective Cohort Study ABST
  Oh Jeong, Chonnam National University (Korea)
5. Diseases that Occur after Gastrectomy for the Treatment of Gastric Cancer: A Nationwide Health   Insurance Claim-Based Study ABST
  Ho Seok Seo, The Catholic University of Korea (Korea)

Plenary Oral Presentaion 1

Date & Time September 1 (Thu) 16:20 - 17:40 Venue Convention Hall 3
Chairs Hong Man Yoon, National Cancer Center (Korea)
Ji Yeon Park, Kyungpook National University (Korea)
Speakers 1. Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial about no Antimicrobial Prophylaxis for Patients       Undergoing Totally Laparoscopic Distal Gastrectomy for Gastric Carcinoma (KSWEET-03 trial) ABST
  Mi-Ran Jung, Chonnam National University (Korea)
2. Comparison of Findings in Pre- and Postoperative High Resolution Manometry, pH Monitoring,      and Esophagogastroduodenoscopy in Patients who Underwent Laparoscopic Proximal      Gastrectomy with a Double-flap Method ABST
  Hyun Joo Yoo, The Catholic University of Korea (Korea)
3. External Validation of Prediction Model for Screening Patients at Risk of Malnutrition after      Gastric Cancer Surgery ABST
  Ji-Hyeon Park, Gachon University (Korea)
4. Superior Lymph Node Harvest by Fluorescent Lymphography During Minimally Invasive      Gastrectomy for Gastric Cancer Patients with High Body Mass Index ABST
  Ki-Yoon Kim, Yonsei University (Korea)
5. Comparative Analysis for Gut Microbiota Using Next-generation Sequencing in Feces of Patients   Who Have Undergone Gastrectomy for Gastric Cancers ABST
  Sun Gyo Lim, Ajou University (Korea)
6. METTL3-mediated ADAMTS9 Suppression Facilitates Angiogenesis and Carcinogenesis in Gastric      Cancer ABST
  Nuofan Wang, Nanjing Medical University (China)
7. The Genomic and Evolutionary Characteristics of Gastric Cancer by Metastatic Routes ABST
  Yoon Young Choi, Soonchunhyang University (Korea)
8. Anti-tumor Effect of Bifidobacterium through Activating STIM1-STING Signaling Pathway of T cells   in Gastric Cancer ABST
  Jin Seok Woo, The Catholic University of Korea (Korea)

Oral Presentation 3

Date & Time September 1 (Thu) 16:20 - 17:40 Venue Meeting Room 4
Chairs Kyung-Goo Lee, Myongji Hospital (Korea)
Chi Hoon Maeng, Kyung Hee University (Korea)
Speakers 1. High Throughput Chemotherapeutic Drug Screening System for Gastric Cancer (cure-GA) ABST
  Jieun Lee, Seoul National University (Korea)
2. CD8 T cells in Patients with Stage III Gastric Cancer Have a Correlation between Blood and Tissue   with CTLA4 and PDL1 Overexpression ABST
  Kun Hee Lee, The Catholic University of Korea (Korea)
3. Multidimensional Quality of Life in Children and Adolescents with Gastric Cancer: Luck or       Measurable Achievement? ABST
  Ester Marnita Purba, Alumnus of Widyamataram University (Indonesia)
4. Comparison of Adjuvant S-1 vs. XELOX for Elderly Gastric Cancer ABST
  Ho Geun Youn, VHS Medical Center (Korea)
5. The Role of Endoscopic Ultrasound in Evaluation Subepithelial Lesions of Gastrointestinal Tract. ABST
  Munkhzul Tsetseglen, Intermed Hospital (Mongolia)
6. Systematic Review of the Outcomes following Neoadjuvant Therapy in Resectable Gastric Cancers   Compared to Surgery Alone in Phase III Randomised Controlled Trials ABST
  Charleen Yeo, Tan Tock Seng Hospital (Singapore)
7. Feasibility and Safety of Hyperthermic Pressurized Intraperitoneal Aerosol Chemotherapy       (HPIPAC) Using a New Nozzle System in Large Animal Model ABST
  Sa-Hong Min, University of Ulsan (Korea)
8. Immunomodulating Potential of Irisolidone in the Medicine: Therapeutic Benefit Through       Scientific Data Analysis ABST
  Dinesh Kumar Patel, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences (India)
9. Long-term Oncological Outcomes between S-1 and CAPOX Adjuvant Chemo Treatment in Eldery       Patients ABST
  Ji-Hoon Kang, Chonnam National University (Korea)
10. Polymorphisms of an Oncogenic Gene, Mesothelin, Predict the Risk and Prognosis of Gastric         Cancer in a Chinese Han Population ABST
    Chao Li, Nanjing Medical University (China)

Day 2 (Sep 2, Fri)

Symposium 8

Session Title Helicobacter Pylori and Gastric Cancer
Date & Time September 2 (Fri) 09:00 - 10:20 Venue Convention Hall 1
Chairs Nayoung Kim, Seoul National University (Korea)
Masanori Hatakeyama, The University of Tokyo (Japan)
Speakers 1. Pathophysiology of H. pylori Infection and Gastric Cancer Development ABST
  Toshikazu Ushijima, National Cancer Center Research Institute (Japan)
2. Comparison of Various Diagnostic Methods of H. pylori ABST
  Jun-Won Jeong, Gachon University (Korea)
3. Eradication Methods for H. pylori in Various Situation ABST
  Dae-Young Cheung, The Catholic University of Korea (Korea)
4. H. pylori after Gastrectomy - Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, Eradication ABST
  Ji-Yong Ahn, University of Ulsan (Korea)

KLASS (Korean Laparoendoscopic Gastrointestinal Surgery Study Group) Session

Session Title Minimally Invasive Surgery for Gastric Cancer in Asian Countries
Date & Time September 2 (Fri) 09:00 - 10:20 Venue Convention Hall 2
Chairs Min-Chan Kim, Dong-A Univerisity (Korea)
Seung Wan Ryu, Keimyung University (Korea)
Speakers 1. Experience in Korea ABST
  Sang-Yong Son, Ajou University (Korea)
2. Experience in China ABST
  Yihong Sun, Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital (China)
3. Experience in Japan ABST
  Noriyuki Inaki, Kanazawa University (Japan)
4. Unsolved Issue: Homework after KLASS Trial ABST
  Hyung-Ho Kim, Seoul National University (Korea)

Plenary Oral Presentaion 2

Date & Time September 2 (Fri) 09:00 - 10:20 Venue Convention Hall 3
Chairs Hye Seong Ahn, Seoul National University (Korea)
Chang In Choi, Pusan National University (Korea)
Speakers 1. Clinical Efficacy of Laparoscopic Sentinel Node Navigation Surgery for Early Gastric Cancer: 5-year   Results of SENORITA Trial ABST
  Hoon Hur, Ajou University (Korea)
2. Survival Effect of Splenic Hilar Lymph Node (no.10) Dissection in B4 Type Gastric Carcinoma: A       Large Multicenter Retrospective Study ABST
  Oh Jeong, Chonnam National University (Korea)
3. Reduced-ports Robotic Pylorus-preserving Gastrectomy with Intracorporeal Hand-Sewn Gastro-      gastrostomy for Early Gastric Cancer ABST
  So Hyun Kang, Seoul National University (Korea)
4. Evaluation of Clinical Validity of an S-1 Dosage Formula Based on Renal Function by Using Data of   the SPIRITS and the G-SOX Trials ABST
  Eisuke Booka, Hamamatsu University (Japan)
5. Korean Subgroup Analysis of ATTRACTION-4: Randomized, Double-blind, Phase 3 Study of       Nivolumab Plus Chemotherapy Versus Placebo Plus Chemotherapy in Patients with Previously       Untreated, Advanced or Recurrent Gastric/Gastroesophageal Junction (G/GEJ) Cancer ABST
  Min-Hee Ryu, University of Ulsan (Korea)
6. Interim Analysis of Phase II Study of Intraperitoneal Paclitaxel Combined with S-1 Plus Oxaliplatin   or Advanced Gastric Cancer with Peritoneal Metastasis: PIPS-GC Trial ABST
  Won Jun Seo, Korea University (Korea)
7. Combination of Perioperative Intraperitoneal Plus Systemic Chemotherapy, Cytoreductive       Surgery, and Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy in Gastric Cancer with Peritoneal       Metastasis: Results of Phase Ib/II Trial ABST
  Minah Cho, Yonsei Univeristy (Korea)
8. Cancer-Associated Fibroblasts Contribute to the Progression of Diffuse-type Gastric Cancers       through the Interaction between TINAGL1 and Integrin β1 ABST
  Dagyeong Lee, Ajou University (Korea)

Oral Presentation 4

Date & Time September 2 (Fri) 09:00 - 10:20 Venue Meeting Room 4
Chairs Hoon Ryu, Yonsei University (Korea)
Young Suk Park, Seoul National University (Korea)
Speakers 1. Prediction and Risk Factor Analysis of Failure to Rescue after Gastrectomy ABST
  Sung Hyun Park, Yonsei University (Korea)
2. Multivisceral Resection for Local Advanced Gastric Adenocarcinoma ABST
  Erkin Ashimov, Nizhny Novgorod Cancer Hospital (Russia)
3. Successful Management of Refractory Alkaline Reflux Esophagitis after Total Gastrectomy with       Laparoscopic Jejunojejunostomy Distalization: A Case Report ABST
  Ji Yeon Park, Kyungpook National University (Korea)
4. Assessment of Risk Factors for Delayed Gastric Emptying After Distal Gastrectomy for Gastric       Cancer ABST
  Tomosuke Mukoyama, Kobe University (Japan)
5. Efficacy of Laparoscopic D2 Lymph Node Dissection in View of Retrieve Lymph Node Number of       D2 Area in KLASS-02-RCT ABST
  Jong Won Kim, Chung-Ang University (Korea)
6. Short and Long-term Outcomes of Laparoscopic Total Gastrectomy Compared with Open Total       Gastrectomy ABST
  Sang Soo Eom, National Cancer Center (Korea)
7. Textbook Outcomes after Robotic Gastrectomy for Gastric Cancer ABST
  Naruhiko Ikoma, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center (USA)
8. The Usefulness of Indocyanine Green (ICG) Guided Lymphadenectomy in Robotic Gastrectomy for   Advanced Gastric Cancer: A Single-center Retrospective Study ABST
  Chul Hyo Jeon, The Catholic University of Korea (Korea)
9. Laparoscopic Versus Open Distal Gastrectomy for Elderly Patients with Advanced Gastric Cancer:   A Retrospective Comparative Study ABST
  Hung-Hsuan Yen, National Taiwan University Hospital (Taiwan)
10. Prospective Comparison of Laparoscopic Gastrectomy and Reduced-port Robotic Gastrectomy        with Fluorescence Guided Gastrectomy ABST
   Seohee Choi, National Health Insurance Service Ilsan Hospital (Korea)
Coffee Break 10:20 - 10:40 (Convention Hall 3F Lobby)

JP Kim Memorial Lecture

Date & Time September 2 (Fri) 10:40 - 11:10 Venue Convention Hall 1+2+3
Chair Sang-Uk Han, Ajou University (Korea)
Speakers My Thoughts about the Role of Surgical Oncologists in the Treatment of Gastric Cancer ABST
Yasuhiro Kodera, Nagoya University (Japan)

KGCA General Assembly (Korean)

Date & Time September 2 (Fri) 11:10 - 11:40 Venue Convention Hall 1+2+3
Break 11:40 - 11:50

Luncheon Symposium 3 - Johnson & Johnson MEDTECH

Date & Time September 2 (Fri) 11:50 ~ 12:50 Venue Convention Hall 1
Chair Han-Kwang Yang, Seoul National University (Korea)
Speakers The Latest Technique of D2 Dissection for Advanced Gastric Cancer using Harmonic 1100
Beom Su Kim, University of Ulsan (Korea)

Luncheon Symposium 4 - Medtronic

Date & Time September 2 (Fri) 11:50 ~ 12:50 Venue Convention Hall 2
Chair Seong Yeob Ryu, Chosun University (Korea)
Speakers How I Do It: Sharp Dissection in Gastrectomy with Sonicision Curved Jaw
Woo Jin Hyung, Yonsei University (Korea)

Symposium 9

Session Title ESD Update
Date & Time September 2 (Fri) 12:50 - 14:10 Venue Convention Hall 1
Chairs Hwoon-Yong  Jung, University of Ulsan (Korea)
Sang Gyun Kim, Seoul National Univeristy (Korea)
Speakers 1. Risk Stratification after Non-curative ESD  ABST
  Waku Hatta, Tohoku University (Japan)
2. Validation of e-Cura System in Undifferentiated Type EGC ABST
  Hyo-Joon Yang, Sungkyunkwan University (Korea)
3. Prevention of Bleeding after ESD ABST
  Osamu Goto, Nippon Medical School (Japan)
4. ESD in Remnant Stomach ABST
  Jong-Yeul Lee, National Cancer Center (Korea)

Symposium 10

Session Title Long-term Sequelae after Gastrectomy
Date & Time September 2 (Fri) 12:50 - 14:10 Venue Convention Hall 2
Chairs Ji Yeong An, Sungkyunkwan University (Korea)
Hiroya Takeuchi, Hamamatsu University (Japan)
Speakers 1. Malnutrition & Micronutrient Deficiencies ABST
  Myoung-Won Son, Soonchunhyang University (Korea)
2. Changes in Bone Metabolism and Osteoporosis ABST
  Dong-Wook Shin, Sungkyunkwan University (Korea)
3. Reflux after Gastrectomy - How to Manage it? ABST
  Jimmy So, National University of Singapore (Singapore)
4. Impact on Quality of Life ABST
  Hyoung-Il Kim, Yonsei University (Korea)

Symposium 11

Session Title Image Guided Surgery for Gastric Cancer
Date & Time September 2 (Fri) 12:50 - 14:10 Venue Convention Hall 3
Chairs Joo-Ho Lee, Eulji University (Korea)
Kyung Ho Pak, Hallym University (Korea)
Speakers 1. Radiomics and Artificial Intelligence Imaging for Gastro-Intestinal Cancer ABST
  Kyung Won Kim, University of Ulsan (Korea)
2. Image-guided Minimally Invasive Surgery Using CT Scan for Gastric Cancer ABST
  Yoo Min Kim, Yonsei University (Korea)
3. Surgical Navigation of Gastric Cancer Using Image-Guided Drug Delivery of Nanotheranostics ABST
  Hak-Soo Choi, Harvard Medical School (USA)
4. Targeted Fluorescence-guided Surgery for Gastric cancer ABST
  Seong-Ho Kong, Seoul National University (Korea)

Oral Presentation 5

Date & Time September 2 (Fri) 12:50 - 14:10 Venue Meeting Room 4
Chairs Soo Jin Kim, National Cancer Center (Korea)
Ho Goon Kim, Chonnam National University (Korea)
Speakers 1. Does Participation in Prospective Surgical Clinical Trial Affects Postoperative Complications after   Gastrectomy in Gastric Cancer Patients? ABST
  Jeong Ho Song, Ajou University (Korea)
2. ACS NSQIP Surgical Risk Calculator for the Prediction of Postoperative Complication after       Curative Gastrectomy in Elderly Gastric Cancer Patients ABST
  Ki Bum Park, The Catholic University of Korea (Korea)
3. Endoscopic Histoacryl® Injection for Esophagojejunostomy Leakage after Total Gastrectomy in       Patients with Gastric Cancer ABST
  Myeongseok Koh, Dong-A University (Korea)
4. Utility of Inflammatory Markers in the Early Detection of Infectious Complications after Curative   Gastrectomy ABST
  Jihyun Kim, The Catholic University of Korea (Korea)
5. Study of Gastric Bypass Versus Gastric Restrictive Surgery in Obese Patients with Type 2 Diabetes ABST
  Pardeep Kumar, FHM College and Hospital (India)
6. Is Prophylactic Drainage Necessary Following Laparoscopic Radical Gastrectomy for Gastric       Cancer? ABST
  Sejin Lee, Jeonbuk National University (Korea)
7. Laparoscopic Distal Gastrectomy Demonstrates Acceptable Outcomes Regarding Complications       Compared to Open Surgery for Gastric Cancer Patients with Pylorus Outlet Obstruction ABST
  Sen Wang, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University (China)
8. Safety and Feasibility of Single Incision Distal Gastrectomy in Overweight and Obese Gastric       Cancer Patients ABST
  Eunju Lee, Seoul National University (Korea)
9. Possible Candidate of Splenic Hilar Nodal Dissection Among Upper Advanced Gastric Cancer not       Invading the Greater Curvature (UGC-nGC) ABST
  Masashi Nishino, National Cancer Center (Japan)
10. Cost-Effectiveness of Multi-degree of Freedom Articulating Laparoscopic Instrument in Gastric       Cancer Surgery Compared with Robotic Gastrectomy: Phase II Study in a Single Center ABST
  Sang-Yong Son, Ajou University (Korea)
Coffee Break 14:10 - 14:30 (Convention Hall 3F Lobby)

Symposium 12

Session Title How to Get Adequate Resection in Gastrectomy?
Date & Time September 2 (Fri) 14:30 - 15:50 Venue Convention Hall 1
Chairs Min-Gew Choi, Sungkyunkwan University (Korea)
Yasuhiro Kodera, Nagoya University (Japan)
Speakers 1. Preoperative Fluorescence Clip Marking ABST
  Shunjin Ryu, Kawaguchi Municipal Medical Center (Japan)
2. Intraoperative Tumor Localization of Early Gastric Cancer ABST
  Jae-Seok Min, Dongnam Institute of Radiological & Medical Sciences (Korea)
3. Diagnostic Accuracy and Usefulness of Intraoperative Frozen Section ABST
  An-Na Seo, Kyungpook National University (Korea)
4. Prognostic Impact of Safety Margin ABST
  Felix Berlth, University Medical Center Mainz (Germany)

KGCA-JGCA Joint Symposium

Date & Time September 2 (Fri) 14:30 - 15:50 Venue Convention Hall 2
Chairs Hyoung-Il Kim, Yonsei University (Korea)
Noriyuki Inaki, Kanazawa University (Japan)
Speakers 1. What's New in Upadated Japanse Guidelines for Endoscopic Resection? ABST
  Mitsuhiro Fujishiro, The University of Tokyo (Japan)
2. Revised Criteria for Endoscopic Resection of Submucosal Gastric Cancer ABST
  Jie-Hyun Kim, Yonsei University (Korea)
3. Preferred Anastomosis Method after Distal Gastrectomy in Korea ABST
  Sung-Soo Park, Korea University (Korea)
4. Preferred Anastomosis Method after Distal Gastrectomy in Japan ABST
  Motohiro Hirao, Osaka National Hospital (Japan)

Nurse Session (Korean)

Session Title Gastric Cancer Management for Nurse Specialist
Date & Time September 2 (Fri) 14:30 - 15:50 Venue Convention Hall 3
Chairs Seong-Heum Park, Korea University (Korea)
Yong-Hae Baik, Dongguk University (Korea)
Speakers 1. Post-ESD Complications ABST
  Hee-Seok Moon, Chungnam National University (Korea)
2. Post-gastrectomy Complication ABST
  You-Jin Jang, Korea University (Korea)
3. Chemotherapy-related Complications ABST
  Jae-Joon Kim, Pusan National University (Korea)
4. Gastric Cancer Supportive Care ABST
  Hyun-Jeong Shim, Chonnam National University (Korea)

Satellite Symposium 3 - ONO / BMS

Session Title The New Era of Immunotherapy in GI Cancer Treatment 
Date & Time September 2 (Fri) 14:30 - 15:30 Venue Meeting Room 4
Chair Min-Hee Ryu, University of Ulsan (Korea)
Speakers 1. The Evolving Treatment Landscape in Resected Esophageal or Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer:   Adjuvant Nivolumab Treatment
  Ronan Kelly, Baylor University Medical Center (USA)
2. Establishing Long-term Outcome of Nivolumab for Advanced/Metastatic GC/GEJ/EAC: Checkmate-   649 2 years Data
  Dong-Hoe Koo, Sungkyunkwan University (Korea)
Coffee Break 15:50 - 16:10 (Convention Hall 3F Lobby)

Symposium 13

Session Title Role of Surgery in Stage IV Gastric Cancer
Date & Time September 2 (Fri) 16:10 - 17:30 Venue Convention Hall 1
Chairs Moon-Soo Lee, Soonchunhyang University (Korea)
Dong-Beak Kang, Wonkwang University (Korea)
Speakers 1. Conversion Surgery for Metastatic Gastric Cancer ABST
  Naoki Okumura, Gifu University (Japan)
2. Reappraisal of Palliative Surgery ABST
  Hoon Hur, Ajou University (Korea)
3. Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy for Peritoneal Seeding ABST
  Ye-Seob Jee, Dankook University (Korea)
4. Metastatectomy for Potentially Resectable Disease ABST
  Paolo Morgagni, Morgagni-Pierantoni Hospital (Italy)

Pathology Session (Korean)

Session Title Standardization of Pathology Report for Gastric Cancer (Korean)
Date & Time September 2 (Fri) 16:10 - 17:50 Venue Convention Hall 2
Chairs Joon-Mee Kim, Inha University (Korea)
Mee-Yon Cho, Yonsei University (Korea)
Speakers 1. Background, Purpose, and Scope of the Standardization of Pathology Report ABST
  Sung Hak Lee, The Catholic University of Korea (Korea)
2. Pathology Report for Radical Resection Specimens ABST
  Young Soo Park, University of Ulsan (Korea)
3. Pathology Report for Endoscopic Resection Specimens ABST
  Myeong-Cherl Kook, National Cancer Center (Korea)
4. Pathology Report for Histologic Classification of Gastric Adenoma and Adenocarcinoma ABST
  Baek-Hui Kim, Korea University (Korea)
5. Pathology Report for Molecular Testing of Gastric Cancer ABST
  Hye Seung Lee, Seoul National University (Korea)
Discussion
Keun Won Ryu, National Cancer Center (Korea)
Kee Don Choi, University of Ulsan (Korea)
Dong-Hoe Koo, Sungkyunkwan University (Korea)

Policy Session (Korean)

Date & Time September 2 (Fri) 16:10 - 17:30 Venue Convention Hall 3
Chairs Sang-Uk Han, Ajou University (Korea)
Oh-Kyoung Kwon, Kyungpook National University (Korea)
Speakers 1. Present Issues and Future Plan in Reimbursement of Laparoscopic Surgery ABST
  Sung IL Choi, Kyung Hee Univerisity (Korea)
2. KCPT Coding of Radical Lymphadenectomy in Solid Cancer ABST
  Ik-Yong Kim, Yonsei University (Korea)
3. Evaluation of Gastric Cancer Adequacy ABST
  Sung Geun Kim, The Catholic University of Korea (Korea)
4. Current Status and Solutions for Reduction of Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeon and Specialists ABST
  Jong-Han Kim, Korea University (Korea)

Oral Presentation 6

Date & Time September 2 (Fri) 16:10 - 17:30 Venue Meeting Room 4
Chairs Dong-Seok Han, Seoul National University (Korea)
Ji-Ho Park, Gyeongsang National University (Korea)
Speakers 1. The Effectiveness of Mobile Application-based Postoperative Supportive Care after Gastrectomy   for Gastric Cancer Patients: A Polit Study ABST
  Ji-Hyeon Park, Gachon University (Korea)
2. Trends in Vitamin D Level and Risk of Vitamin D Deficiency after Gastrectomy for Gastric Cancer ABST
  Sung Eun Oh, Samsung Medical Center (Korea)
3. Comparison of Vitamin B12 Level and Symptoms between Replacement Intervals for Vitamin B12   Deficiency after Total Gastrectomy in Gastric Cancer Patients ABST
  Sin-Hye Park, National Cancer Center (Korea)
4. Feasibility of Minimally Invasive Total Gastrectomy with Splenic Hilar Lymphadenectomy for       Advanced Proximal Gastric Cancer ABST
  Kazutaka Obama, Kyoto University (Japan)
5. Long-term Outcome of the Phase II Study of Neoadjuvant Imatinib in Large Gastrointestinal       Stromal Tumors of the Stomach ABST
  Seong-Ho Kong, Seoul National University (Korea)
6. Adjuvant Chemotherapy for Patients with Adenocarcinoma of the Esophagogastric Junction: A       Retrospective, Multi-Center Observational Study ABST
  Tianqi Luo, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center (China)
7. Gut Incretin Hormones (GLP-1 & GIP) Enhancer and Dipeptidyl Peptidase-IV Inhibitor From       Phenolic Rich Fraction of Allium Sativum ABST
  Anand Krishna Singh, Shri Vaishnav Vidyapeeth Vishwavidyalaya (India)
8. Retrospective Review of Management Simple Repair of Ulcer and Gastrectomy for Perforated       Peptic Ulcer Disease in Sarawak General Hospital: A 5-year Review, Factors Affecting Outcome       and Management ABST
  Wei Min Chee, Sarawak General Hospital (Malaysia)
9. Radical Gastrectomy as a Safe Treatment for Gastric Cancer Patients under Immunosuppressive   Drugs after Organ Transplantation ABST
  Yoon Ju Jung, The Catholic University of Korea (Korea)
10. Predicting Factors for the Presence and Extent of Lymph Node Metastasis to Determine         Treatment Strategy in Early Gastric Cancer ABST
    In Young Lee, Korea University (Korea)

Day 3 (Sep 3, Sat)

Symposium 14

Session Title Towards Personalized Chemotherapy
Date & Time September 3 (Sat) 09:00 - 10:20 Venue Convention Hall 1
Chairs Hyun Cheol Chung, Yonsei University (Korea)
Yeul Hong Kim, Korea Univeristy (Korea)
Speakers 1. Optimal Duration of Adjuvant CAPOX Therapy ABST
  Dae-Young Zang, Hallym University (Korea)
2. Adjuvant Immunotherapy after Neoadjuvant Chemoradiotherapy ABST
  Ronan Kelly, Baylor University Medical Center (USA)
3. First-line Chemotherapy with Immunotherapy ABST
  Do-Youn Oh, Seoul National University (Korea)
4. Anti-HER2 Therapy Beyond Trastuzumab ABST
  Kohei Shitara, National Cancer Center Hospital East (Japan)

Symposium 15

Session Title Infection and Gastric Cancer
Date & Time September 3 (Sat) 09:00 - 10:20 Venue Convention Hall 2
Chairs Ji-Young Sul, Chungnam National University (Korea)
Hee Eun Lee, Mayo Clinic (USA)
Speakers 1. EBV and Gastric Cancer ABST
  Charles Rabkin, National Cancer Institute (USA)
2. PD-1 Targeted Therapy in EBV Positive Gastric Cancer ABST
  Min-Suk Kwon, Ajou University (Korea)
3. Carcinogenesis of CagA+ HP in Gastric Cancer ABST
  Masanori Hatakeyama, The University of Tokyo (Japan)
4. Microbiomes in Gastric Carcinogenesis ABST
  Yong-Chan Lee, Yonsei University (Korea)

Video Symposium 2

Session Title Reduced Port Surgery for Gastric Cancer
Date & Time September 3 (Sat) 09:00 - 10:20 Venue Convention Hall 3
Chairs Jong Won Kim, Chung-Ang University (Korea)
Chang-Ming Huang, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital (China)
Speakers 1. Single Port Distal Gastrectomy with Billroth I (Robot) ABST
  Takeshi Omori, Osaka International Cancer Institue (Japan)
2. Single Port Laparoscopic Pylorus-preserving Gastrectomy ABST
  Sang-Hoon Ahn, Seoul National University (Korea)
3. D2 Lymph Node Dissection in Reduced Port Distal/Total Gastrectomy ABST
  Jun-Ho Lee, Sungkyunkwan University (Korea)
4. Intracorporeal EJ Stomy During Reduced Port Total Gastrectomy ABST
  Chikara Kunisaki, Yokohama City University (Japan)

Oral Presentation 7

Date & Time September 3 (Sat) 09:00 - 10:20 Venue Meeting Room 4
Chairs Yun-Suhk Suh, Seoul National University (Korea)
Mi-Ran Jung, Chonnnam National Univevrsity (Korea)
Speakers 1. Conversion Surgery for Stage IV Advanced Gastric Cancer: Effect of Pathologic Response      (Mandard) and Radiologic Response (RECIST) on Long-term Survival after Conversion Surgery ABST
  Seyeol Oh, Yonsei University (Korea)
2. Survival Advantages of Palliative Gastrectomy in Stage IV Gastric Cancer Patients ABST
  Song Ha Kim, Ajou University (Korea)
3. Clinical Significance of Metastatic Lymph Nodes of the Extra Gastric Lymph Node Stations over       Perigastric Stations after Curative Gastrectomy: A Single-center Retrospective Study ABST
  Chul Hyo Jeon, The Catholic University of Korea (Korea)
4. Survival Benefit of Regular Follow-up after Curative Surgery in Advanced Gastric Cancer:       Retrospective Analysis of Data from Prospective Multicenter Randomized Trial (KLASS-02) ABST
  Sin-Hye Park, National Cancer Center (Korea)
5. Risk Factors for Duodenal Margin Involvement in Patients Undergoing Radical Gastrectomy for       Gastric Cancer ABST
  Raja Kalayarasan, JIPMER (India)
6. Long-term Natural Course of Lymph Node Station 6 Metastasis after Pylorus-preserving       Gastrectomy ABST
  Sa-Hong Kim, Seoul National Univesity (Korea)
7. Prognosis of the Remnant Gastric Cancer after Curative Completion Total Gastrectomy ABST
  Ji Yeon Park, Kyungpook National University (Korea)
8. Textbook Outcome is a Good Prognostic Marker for Gastric Cancer Patients and Performance       Index for Gastric Cancer Surgeon ABST
  Eun Young Kim, The Catholic University of Korea (Korea)
9. The Preoperative Neutrophil-to-platelet Ratio Serves as a Predictor of Long-term Outcomes in       Stage IV GC Patients Limited to Positive Cytology: A Multi-institutional Dataset Analysis ABST
  Akira Nonogaki, Nagoya Univesity (Japan)
10. Prognosis after Metachronous Liver Metastases in Patients with Stage I–III Gastric Cancer after     Castrectomy ABST
    Yoo Min Kim, Yonsei University (Korea)
Coffee Break 10:20 - 10:40 (Convention Hall 3F Lobby)

Symposium 16

Session Title What Kind of Additional Treatment is Needed?
Date & Time September 3 (Sat) 10:40 - 12:00 Venue Convention Hall 1
Chairs Sun-Hwi Hwang, Pusan National University (Korea)
Hyun-Dong Chae, Daegu Catholic University (Korea)
Speakers 1. Positive Horizontal Margins after Endoscopic Resection ABST
  Wan-Sik Lee, Chonnam National University (Korea)
2. Role of Additional Surgery for EGC after Non-curative ESD ABST
  Han-Hong Lee, The Catholic University of Korea (Korea)
3. Positive Resection Margin after Gastrectomy ABST
  Chang-Ming Huang, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital (China)
4. Beyond Indications after Proximal Gastrectomy ABST
  Hitoshi Katai, Tachikawa Hospital (Japan)

Symposium 17

Session Title An Update on the Diagnosis and Treatment of GISTs
Date & Time September 3 (Sat) 10:40 - 12:00 Venue Convention Hall 2
Chairs Sang Eok Lee, Konyang Univeristy (Korea)
Sanghyun Kim, Soonchunhyang University (Korea)
Speakers 1. Clinical Usefulness of 18F-FDG PET/CT in the Field of GISTs Treatment ABST
  Eung-Hyeok Cho, Yonsei University (Korea)
2. Trends and Outcomes of Minimal Invasive Surgery for Gastric GISTs ABST
  Sang-Ho Jeong, Gyeongsang National University (Korea)
3. The Role of Surgical Intervention in Advanced/Metastatic GISTs ABST
  Tsuyoshi Takahashi, Osaka University (Japan)
4. Emerging Drugs for Metastatic or Recurrent GISTs: Small Molecules and Immunotherapy ABST
  Min-Hee Ryu, University of Ulsan (Korea)

Education Session 3

Date & Time September 3 (Sat) 10:40 - 12:00 Venue Convention Hall 3
Chairs Yoon-Seok Heo, Inha University (Korea)
In Gyu Hwang, Chung-Ang University (Korea)
Speakers 1. Management of Anastomosis Leakage ABST
  Seong Yeob Ryu, Chosun University (Korea)
2. Adjuvant and Palliative Chemotherapy ABST
  Sun-Yeong Rha, Yonsei University (Korea)
3. Long-term Complications in Gastrectomized Patients ABST
  Min-Chan Kim, Dong-A University (Korea)
4. Post-operative Follow-up ABST
  Keun-Won Ryu, National Cancer Center (Korea)

Oral Presentation 8

Date & Time September 3 (Sat) 10:40 - 12:00 Venue Meeting Room 4
Chairs Min Kyu Kim, Hanyang University (Korea)
Yoon Taek Lee, Ewha Womans University (Korea)
Speakers 1. Meso-jejunal Lymph Node Dissection has a Survival Benefit in Patients with Remnant Gastric       Cancer ABST
  Sung Eun Oh, Sungkyunkwan University (Korea)
2. Who is the Candidate for Splenic Hilar Lymph Node Dissection in Gastric Cancer? ABST
  Jee-Sun Kim, Seoul National University (Korea)
3. The Prognosis of Upper Third Gastric Cancer Compared to Middle and Lower Third Cancer ABST
  Jae-Yeong Yang, Kyungpook National University (Korea)
4. Surgical Proximal Margin Distance and Recurrance in Advanced Gastric Cancer ABST
  Takashi Harino, Osaka University (Japan)
5. Characteristics and Eradication Strategies of Helicobacter Pylori Infection in the Remnant       Stomach of Survivors against Gastric Cancer ABST
  Ho Seok Seo, The Catholic University of Korea (Korea)
6. Utilization of Community-Based Health Centers (Puskesmas) to Improve Accessibility and Early       Detection of Health Services for Stomach Intestinal Cancer Patients ABST
  Lintong Hottua Simbolon, Alumnus of University of Lampung (Indonesia)
7. The Relationship between Preoperative Quality of Life and Postoperative Morbidity in Patients       Undergoing Gastrectomy ABST
  Oh Jeong, Chonnam National University (Korea)
8. Oncometabolic Surgery in Gastric Cancer Patients with Type 2 Diabetes ABST
  Yunsuk Choi, Inha University (Korea)
9. Effect of Probiotics in Improving Symptoms of Post-gastrectomy Syndrome: An Interim Report of   Phase II Study ABST
  Ye-Seob Jee, Dankook University
10. Comparison of the Quality of Life between Laparoscopic Proximal Gastrectomy with Double        Tract Reconstruction and Laparoscopic Total Gastrectomy for Upper Gastric Cancer: A Propensity    Score Matching Analysis ABST
   Mira Yoo, Seoul National University (Korea)

Presidential Lecture

Date & Time September 3 (Sat) 12:00 - 12:30 Venue Convention Hall 1+2+3
Chair Ho-Young Chung, Kyungpook National University (Korea)
Speakers Prepararing of the Next Generation in the Era of Minimal Invasive Surgery
Jeong Hwan Yook, University of Ulsan (Korea)
Closing Ceremony 12:30 - 13:00 Venue Convention Hall 1