Virtual Conferences

Welcome to the Next-Generation Supermicrosurgery Consortium. Headed by Dr. Isao Koshima, the Consortium was established to advance and promote the field of supermicrosurgery, from both clinical and industrial perspectives. MIRAI Medtech is a funding support partner.Since 2020, the Consortium have been holding regularly scheduled Virtual Conferences in Japan. Experts in medicine and engineering are invited to discuss cutting-edge medical treatments and technologies with one another, by challenging the paradigm separating specialties. Our conferences typically host about fifty individuals. Participants are surgeons and clinicians, researchers, and device engineers. We also encourage and welcome participation by manufacturers and dealers of medical devices. During 2021, the Next-Generation Supermicrosurgery Consortium started English-based virtual events for international participants.

 

The Future of Surgery

21st Virtual Conference “The Future of Surgery”

Opening speech
The latest insights on super microsurgery 21

Dr. Isao Koshima M.D.,Ph.D.
Professor and Center Chief,
Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery,
International Center for Lymphedema,
Hiroshima University Hospital

” Neural Network-Based Reconstruction and the Use of Vascularized Nerves in Hand Surgery”

Satoshi Usami M.D., Ph.D.
Tokyo Hand Surgery & Sports Medicine Research Institute
Department of Hand Surgery, Takatsuki Orthopedic Hospital
Part-time Lecturer and Clinical Professor,
Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery,
Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, Institute Science of Tokyo Hospital

Panel Discussion // Special Panelists are below. //

  • – Isao Koshima
  • – Satoshi Usami
  • – Shinpei Ono
  • – Dr. Sachin Chavre M.D.,Ph.D. Consultant, Plastic and Microvascular Reconstruction Surgion, Department of the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery,Thangam Hospital,INDIA
  • – Dr.Liu Hao MD, PhD, Department of Plastic Surgery,Peking Union Medical College Hospital,CHINA

We hope you will join us for this informative event!

Date&Time: Dec 17th, 2024, 18:00-20:00 (JST)

>Details are here.


20th Virtual Conference “The Future of Surgery”

Opening speech
The latest insights on super microsurgery 20 “Objective Evaluation of Lymphedema Using Bioimpedance”

Dr. Isao Koshima M.D.,Ph.D.
Professor and Center Chief,
Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery,
International Center for Lymphedema,
Hiroshima University Hospital

“Innovations and Democratization in Lymphedema Diagnosis”

Sinsuke Akita M.D., Ph.D.
Associate Professor,
Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery,
Chiba University Hospital

“Innovations and Democratization in Lymphedema Diagnosis:Presentation from an Engineering Perspective”

Ryoma Ogawa Ph.D(Eng.)
Japan Society for the Promotion of Science Research Fellowship for Young Scientists – Post Doctoral
Special-appointed Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering Multiphase Flow and Visualization, Takei Lab, Graduate School of Engineering, Chiba University, Japan
Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) in Innovation management organization, Chiba University

Panel Discussion // Special Panelists are below. //

  • – Isao Koshima
  • – Shinsuke AKita
  • – Ryoma Ogawa
  • – Dr. Sachin Chavre M.D.,Ph.D. Consultant, Plastic and Microvascular Reconstruction Surgion, Department of the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery,Thangam Hospital,INDIA
  • – Dr.Liu Hao MD, PhD, Department of Plastic Surgery,Peking Union Medical College Hospital,CHINA
  • – Dr. Mansoor Khan, MBBS, FCPS(Plastic Surgery), Burns & Plastic Surgery Center, Hayatabad Medical Complex, Peshawar, PAKISTAN
  • – Dr Mehvish Murtaza MBBS, FCPS( plastic surgery), Masters in Reconstructive Microsurgery ( university of Barcelona/ RMES), Assistant Professor of Plastic Surgery, Services Institute of Medical Sciences/ services Hospital, Lahore, PAKISTAN

We hope you will join us for this informative event!

Date&Time: Nov 19th, 2024, 18:00-20:00 (JST)

>Details are here.


19th Virtual Conference “The Future of Surgery”

Opening speech
“The latest insights on super microsurgery”

Dr. Isao Koshima M.D.,Ph.D.
Professor and Center Chief,
Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery,
International Center for Lymphedema,
Hiroshima University Hospital

“Unraveling the Mechanisms of Tissue Regeneration in Newts: Path Forward to Lymphatic Structures and Limb Regeneration”

Mitsunaga Narushima M.D., Ph.D.
Professor,
Department of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery,
Mie University Hospital

“The Future of Lymphedema Care: Addressing Genital Lymphedema”

Dr. Hisako Hara M.D., Ph.D.
Chief,
Lymphatic and Reconstructive Surgery,
JR Tokyo General Hospital

“How the Surgical Assistance Robot Developed with Sony Group Will Transform the Future of Super-Microsurgery”

Dr. Makoto Mihara M.D., Ph.D.
Director,
Mukumi Clinic,
Lymphedema Clinic Tokyo

Panel Discussion // Special Panelists are below. //

  • – Isao Koshima
  • – Mitsunaga Narushima
  • – Hisako Hara
  • – Makoto Mihara
  • – Rei Ogawa M.D., Ph.D. Professor, Department of Plastic,Reconstractive and Aesthetic Sargery,Nippon Medical School
  • – Shinpei Ono M.D., Ph.D. Associate Professor, Department of Plastic,Reconstractive and Aesthetic Sargery,Nippon Medical School
  • – Dr. Sachin Chavre M.D.,Ph.D. Consultant, Plastic and Microvascular Reconstruction Surgion, Department of the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery,Thangam Hospital,INDIA
  • – Dr. Chihena H. Banda MD, PhD, FCS Plastic (ECSA) Head of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Unit Department of Surgery, The University Teaching Hospital, ZAMBIA

We hope you will join us for this informative event!

Date&Time: Oct 15th, 2024, 18:00-20:00 (JST)

>Details are here.


18th Virtual Conference “The Future of Surgery”

Opening speech
“The latest insights on super microsurgery”

Dr. Isao Koshima M.D.,Ph.D.
Professor and Center Chief,
Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery,
International Center for Lymphedema,
Hiroshima University Hospital

“A Plastic Surgeon’s Journey from Scratch in Industry-Academia-Government Collaboration: From Medical Device Development and Regenerative Medicine Business to Startup Founding and Exit”

Dr. Yusuke Shiizu M.D., Ph.D.
Professor,
Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery,
Graduate School of Medicine, University of the Ryukyus

Date&Time: Sep 17th, 2024, 18:00-20:00 (JST)

>Details are here.


17th Virtual Conference “The Future of Surgery”

Opening speech
“The latest insights on super microsurgery”

Dr. Isao Koshima M.D.,Ph.D.
Professor and Center Chief,
Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery,
International Center for Lymphedema,
Hiroshima University Hospital

“The Frontline of Cancer Surgery and Vascular and Lymphatic Anastomosis”

Dr. Masahiro Nakagawa M.D., Ph.D.
Professor,
Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery,
Hamamatsu University School of Medicine

“Peripheral Tissue Hemodynamic Evaluation Using ICG Fluorescence Contrast and the Future of Reconstructive Surgery”

Dr. Daisuke Mitou M.D.
Trauma and Reconstruction Center,
Teikyo University Hospital

Date&Time: Aug 20th, 2024, 18:00-20:00 (JST)

>Details are here.


16th The Future of Surgery:”Next Generation Microsurgery Created by a Robot Dedicated to Anastomosis of Blood Vessels “

Opening speech
“The latest insights on super microsurgery”

Dr. Isao Koshima,M.D.,Ph.D.
Professor and Center Chief,
Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery,
International Center for Lymphedema,
Hiroshima University Hospital

” Next Generation Microsurgery Created by a Robot Dedicated to Anastomosis of Blood Vessels””

Dr. Hideki Kadota M.D., Ph.D.
Clinical Professor,
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery,
Kyushu University Hospital

Panel Discussion

After the lecture, the panel discussion with the speakers will feature Dr. Makoto Mihara and Dr. Hisako Hara, who are involved in the research and development of the Sony Microsurgery Robot, as well as Dr. Alexandru Nistor, who is participating in the research and development of the Symani Surgical System by MMI, as panelists. Please be sure to tune in.

Date&Time: Jul 16th, 2024, 18:00-20:00 (JST)

>Details are here.


15th The Future of Surgery:”Intuitively Visualizing Adjacent Lymphatics and Veins in 3D: Easing Bypass Site Selection for Advanced Lymphedema Diagnosis”

Opening speech
“The latest insights on super microsurgery”

Dr. Isao Koshima,MD,PhD
Professor and Center Chief,
Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery,
International Center for Lymphedema,
Hiroshima University Hospital

” The Latest Imaging Diagnosis in the Field of Lymphatic Surgery Using MRI and Photoacoustic Imaging””

Dr. Yushi Suzuki MD, PhD
Project Assitant Professor,
Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery,
Keio University School of Medicine

Date&Time: Jun 18th, 2024, 18:00-20:00 (JST)

>Details are here.


14th The Future of Surgery:”Echoes of Flow: A New Technology for Mapping Blood Vessel Architecture through Blood Flow Sounds”

Opening speech
“The latest insights on super microsurgery”

Dr. Isao Koshima,MD,PhD
Professor and Center Chief,
Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery,
International Center for Lymphedema,
Hiroshima University Hospital

“Subcutaneous vascular navigation free skin valve surgery with new technology: combining photoacoustic imaging and medical projection mapping.”

Dr. Itaru Tsuge MD, PhD
Senior Lecturer,
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery,
Graduate School of Medicine and Faculty of Medicine, Kyoto University

“New Technology for Lymphatic Vessel Delineation: Photoacoustic 3D Imaging and Lymphedema Therapy in Practice (tentative)”

Dr. Toshiro Mese MD
Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery,
International Center for Lymphedema,
Hiroshima University Hospital

Date&Time: May 21st, 2024, 18:00-20:00 (JST)

>Details are here.


13th The Future of Surgery:”Progressing lymphedema treatment. Current status of super microsurgery”

Opening speech
“The latest insights on super microsurgery”

Dr. Isao Koshima,MD,PhD
Professor and Center Chief,
Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery,
International Center for Lymphedema,
Hiroshima University Hospital

“Rediscovering lymphedema surgical treatment techniques.”

Dr. Takumi Yamamoto,MD, PhD
Chief, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Director, Supermicrosurgery International Lymphedema Center (SILC)
Director, Lymphatic Supermicrosurgery ACT program,
Center Hospital of the National Center for Global Health and Medicine

Date&Time: Apr 16th, 2024, 18:00-20:00 (JST)

>Details are here.


Surgeon Talk

Supermicrosurgery Lymphaticovenous Anastomosis and Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema in Indonesia:
A Development from Curative to Preventive Treatment”

Dr. Bayu Brahma, M.D.
Surgical Oncologist
Dharmais Hospital National Cancer Center
Indonesia

Date&Time: Feb 18th, 2023, 14:00-16:00 (Indonesia) / 16:00 – 18:00 (Japan)

>Details are here.


The Role of Robotic-Assisted Surgery in Breast Cancer Mastectomy and Reconstruction”

Dr. Jung-Ju Huang
Associate Professor
Division of Reconstructive Microsurgery,
Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery,
Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Chang Gung Medical College,
Chang Gung University, Taipei,
Taiwan

Date&Time: May 14th, 2022, 17:00-18:00 (Taiwan) / 18:00 – 19:00 (Japan)

>Details are here.


Breast Reconstruction in China”

Dr. Lanhua Mu
Professor and Chief,
Breast Department Hainan Hospital, Hainan Medical College
Professor,
Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery Department,
Peking University People’s Hospital
China

Date&Time: January 15th, 2022, 17:00-18:00 (Chinese Standard Time) / 17:00 – 19:00 (Japanese Standard Time)

>Details are here.


Robotic microsurgery: a new frontier in our clinical practice”

Dr. Marco Innocenti
Chairman and Full Professor of Plastic Surgery University of Florence,
Director Plastic & Reconstructive Microsurgery Dept.,
Careggi University Hospital
Italy

Date&Time: October 9th, 2021, 10:00-12:00 (CEST) / 17:00 – 19:00 (JST)

>Details are here.