It is a great honor for me to invite you to attend the 4th Congress of the Asia-Pacific Hernia Society that will be held in Beijing during the Oct.31-Nov.3, 2008.

Usually we Chinese say: autumn is the most charming season in Beijing. And it is just after the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, it will be wonderful to having you here.

The scientific program will highlight on abdominal wall anatomy, physiopathology and state-of-the-art treatment for hernia repair. Experts will present and discuss their clinical experience on open and minimally invasive procedure and from tissue repair to the use of new biomaterials.

For all of you that would like to share their works with all other participants, this is a great opportunity to submit an abstract. All abstract will be selected for Oral, Poster presentations.

We hope that you will join us in the exciting congress and look forward to seeing you in Beijing.

Songzhang Ma
Congress President