Programme 2021
* Speakers/chairs to be confirmed.
Automatically updated as of 2024-12-21 20:20 HKT| 11 Sep (Sat) 10:45-12:15 | Innovations and advances in gastroenterology and hepatology 1. Innovations and advances in endoscopic ultrasound Dr MA Ka Wing 2. Innovation and advances in assessment in liver fibrosis Dr MAK Lung Yi 3. Innovation and advances in colorectal cancer screening Dr SZE Shun Fung 4. Artificial intelligence in endoscopy: ready for prime time? Dr LUI Ka Luen | Management of hepatocellular carcinoma - 1. Imaging of proptosis Dr WONG Ho Lim 2. Medical treatment for Grave’s opthalmopathy Dr AU YEUNG Yick Cheung 3. Advances in management of neurosurgical diseases causing proptosis Dr MAK Hoi Kwan Calvin 4. Proptosis management: a personalised approach Dr MAK Shiu Ting | Axillary management in breast cancer 1. Novel techniques in localizing sentinel nodes Dr MAN Chi Mei Vivian 2. How does neoadjuvant therapy affects axillary surgery Dr CHAN Ho Yan Yolanda 3. Axillary radiotherapy: an oncologist's view Dr WONG Sean Man Natalie 4. Surgical treatment of breast cancer-related lymphedema Dr LIU Hin Lun Lawrence | Immunology and allergy in Hong Kong 1. Updates on how to manage suspected drug and penicillin allergies in Hong Kong Dr LI Philip Hei 2. COVID19 vaccine allergy Dr CHIANG Valerie 3. Adult immunodeficiencies in Hong Kong Mr KAN Ka Chun Andy |
| 11 Sep (Sat) 12:30-13:45 | Saturday Symposium: Should the treatment paradigm for mild-to-moderate atopic dermatitis evolve? 1. Current Pedi AD treatment gaps & patients concerns Prof HON Kam Lun Ellis 2. Position for emerging treatment (PDE4i for the management of mild-to-moderate Pedi AD) Dr David LUK 3. Real-world experience and case sharing Dr HO Hok Kung Marco | |||
| 11 Sep (Sat) 13:45-15:15 | Update in cardiac imaging 1. Echocardiography - what is new? Dr LI Ying Wah Andrew 2. CT scan in cardiology Dr CHAN Hiu Lam 3. MRI in cardiology Dr CHAN Wing Sze, Carmen 4. Intravascular imaging Dr LEE Kin Tong | Common diseases and management in general practice 1. Dizziness and Vertigo Dr HO Dick Wai Terrie 2. Updates on age-specific management of hypertension Dr YU Yee Tak Esther 3. Periodontitis: a risk factor of diabetes and cardiovascular diseases Dr CHAN Man Ha Anita 4. Management of snoring and obstructive sleep apnoea Dr TO Wing Hei Zion 5. Medically unexplained symptoms Dr NG Pui Pui Amy 6. Use of oral appliance in management of sleep apnoea Dr LAM Yu Hang Walter | Latest advances in the management of bladder cancer 1. Lymphadenectomy in bladder cancer: standard or extended pelvic lymph node dissection Dr TAI Chi Kin 2. Robot-assisted radical cystectomy vs open radical cystectomy in bladder cancer patients Dr CHAN Shu Yin Eddie 3. Trimodal therapy (TMT) for muscle invasive bladder cancer (MIBC) Dr LAM Ho Ching 4. Update on the systemic management of metastatic urothelial carcinoma Dr LEUNG Kwong Chuen | Orthogeriatrics: we handle with care 1. Interplay between frailty, sarcopenia and fragility fractures Dr HO Wing Hang Angela 2. Integrated orthogeriatric clinical pathway Dr HSU Yung Chak 3. Recent advances and guidelines of osteoporosis management Dr WONG Sze Hung 4. Geriatric hip fractures: anaesthesiologist's perspective Dr CHAN Kin Cheong Simon 5. Common clinical dilemmas in preoperative assessment of orthogeriatric patients Dr CHAN Chin Pang Ian |
| 11 Sep (Sat) 15:30-17:00 | Management of hypertension in GOPD settings 1. Updates on HT management in primary care Dr CHEN Xiao Rui Catherine 2. Introduction on risk assessment and management programme in HT (RAMP-HT) in HA Dr HO Ka Ming 3. Ambulatory BP use in primary care Dr WONG Kwai Sheung 4. Case sharing on HT management Dr CHEN Xiao Rui Catherine | Transplantation in eye, head and neck 1. Corneal transplantation Dr CHAN Tommy Chung Yan 2. Ocular surface transplantation Dr SHIH Kendrick Co 3. Face transplantation Dr CHAN Yu Wai 4. Laryngeal transplantation Dr CHAN Yu Wai | Gastric cancer: status quo? 1. Screening: evidence and controversies Dr YIP Hon Chi 2. Gastrectomy: approaches and innovations Dr WONG Lai Yin Claudia 3. Systemic treatment: promises and limitations Dr LAM Ka On 4. Nutrition: dos and don'ts Ms KAN Yuen Man Ingrid | Upholding men's health in Hong Kong 1. Optimizing management of prostate health Dr WONG Kwok Tin Martin 2. Urine spermine: a novel test for prostate cancer diagnosis Dr CHIU Ka Fung Peter 3. Tackling obesity - the biggest killer of men in the 21st century Dr WU Enoch 4. Andrology: a psychosexual perspective Dr MAK Kai Lok |
| 11 Sep (Sat) 17:15-18:45 | Plenary: Issues in COVID-19 pandemic 1. Female pelvic organ prolapse and incontinence, a neglected in issue in COVID Dr CHEON Willy Cecilia 2. Psychological distress in COVID time Dr CHONG King Yee 3. COVID challenge in sexual and reproductive health Dr MAK Siu King 4. Public Private Partnership in COVID time and way forward Dr CHAN Wan Kin | |||
| 12 Sep (Sun) 09:00-10:30 | Updates on the management of urological stone disease 1. Management of paediatric stone diseases Dr HUNG Wing Suet Judy 2. PCNL: current tricks and skills Dr HO Brian Sze Ho 3. URSL and RIRS: latest advances Dr LI Trevor Churk Fai 4. Advances in stone management by ESWL Dr LI Kai Man | Crohn's disease 1. Current disease monitoring and treatment paradigms in Crohn's disease Dr SHAN Hok Shing Edwin 2. Imaging for Crohn’s disease Dr YUEN Tsz Yau 3. Endoscopic management of complicated Crohn's disease Dr TANG Raymond Shing Yan 4. Surgical management of stricturing Crohn's disease Dr FUTABA Kaori | Advances in immuno-oncology 1. Management of immune-related adverse events (IRAE) of immune checkpoint inhibitors Dr LEUNG Roland Ching Yu 2. From T-cell receptor to novel cancer immunotherapy Prof MAK Tak Wah 3. CAR-T therapy for refractory lymphoma Prof TSE Wai Choi Eric | Management of dizzy patients 1. Otological causes - how to recognize and manage Dr NG Siu Kwan 2. Neurological causes - things that should not be missed Dr WONG Ka Sing Lawrence 3. Non-neurological medical causes of dizziness Dr AU Lap Keung 4. Psychiatric aspects of dizziness/vertigo Dr YIP Pui Lam Isaac |
| 12 Sep (Sun) 10:45-12:15 | Update on emergency medicine 1. Resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta (REBOA): current evidence & local implementation Dr HO Hiu Fai 2. Updated resuscitation guidelines, adults & pediatrics Dr CHEUNG Koon Ho, Ralph 3. Common poisoning in Hong Kong Dr CHAN Ming Yin | Musculoskeletal back pain 1. Occupational low back pain - from acute to rehabilitation Prof LAW Sheung Wai 2. Technological advances in lumbar spine surgery: computer-navigated and endoscopic spine operations Dr MA Chun Man 3. Approach to low back pain in rheumatologist aspect Dr CHUNG Ho Yin 4. Diagnostic imaging in lumbar spine Dr TSE Kin Sun | Update in the management of nasopharyngeal carcinoma 1. Advances in molecular screening for NPC Dr LAM Wai Kei 2. Minimally invasive surgery for recurrent NPC Dr TSANG King Yin Raymond 3. Advances in resection for previously unresectable recurrent NPC Dr CHAN Yu Wai 4. Immunotherapy for NPC Dr LEE Ho Fun Victor | “Mission: Impossible” in palliative care 1. Dying at home: is it possible in Hong Kong? Dr NG Sheung Ching Jeffrey 2. End-of-life care in emergency medicine Dr WONG Oi Fung 3. Management of breathlessness in advanced disease Dr HO Chun Wing 4. Use of immunotherapy and its toxicities in palliative care Dr LAU Kin Sang |
| 12 Sep (Sun) 12:30-13:45 | Sunday Symposium: Greater Bay Area medical development in the post-pandemic era 1. Hong Kong's role in the wider medical development Dr KO Wing Man 2. Interfacing between Hong Kong and Macau systems Dr Manson FOK 3. Post-pandemic challenges and strategies for medical services in China's Greater Bay Area Mr CAO Shan Ying Eagle | |||
| 12 Sep (Sun) 13:45-15:15 | Challenges in obesity management during COVID-19 epidemic in Hong Kong 1. Changes of diet pattern during the epidemic and challenges on obesity management: a dietitian's perspective Ms LAM See Way Sylvia 2. How to maintain exercise level during the time of COVID-19 Ms LEUNG Ka Kei Claire 3. Obesity medicine and its role during the COVID-19 epidemic Dr YUEN Mae Ann Michele 4. New challenges for patients undergoing bariatric surgery in the time of COVID-19 Dr FUNG Anson | Unsteady gait 1. Different types of gait disorders in adults Dr YIP Lai Kuen 2. Medical management of gait disorders Dr CHAN Hiu Fai Germaine 3. Surgical treatment of gait disorders Dr Xianlun ZHU 4. Rehabilitation strategies for gait disorders Dr LEE Savio | MDT approach to colorectal liver metastasis (CLM) 1. Surgical management for colorectal liver metastasis Dr HO Kit Man 2. Ablative treatment for colorectal liver metastasis Dr CHIANG Jeanie Betsy 3. Chemotherapy/treatment schedule for CLM Dr LIU King Yin Rico 4. Case presentation and MDT discussion Dr FOO Chi Chung Dominic | Dental implant rehabilitation 1. Dental implants in the aesthetic zone Dr LEUNG Ming Yin Keith 2. Bone grafting methods for dental implant rehabilitation Dr John LO 3. Virtual surgical planning of jaw reconstruction and simultaneous dental implant Dr PU Jingya Jane |
| 12 Sep (Sun) 15:30-17:00 | A multifaceted perspective to the management of osteoarthritic knee pain 1. Community pain screening on OA knee in Hong Kong (2017-2019) Dr CHU Man Lai Mary 2. Application of point of care musculoskeletal ultrasound of knee in community setting Dr Carina LI Ching Fan 3. Partial knee replacement: a promising solution to degenerated knees Dr FAN Chi Ho Jason 4. New era for knee surgery: robotic-arm assisted knee arthroplasty Dr YAN Chun Hoi | Updates on the management of dementia 1. Revisiting Alzheimer's Disease with Biomarkers Dr AU YEUNG Tung Wai 2. Neuroimaging in Dementia: MRI and beyond Dr SIU Yung Woon Deyond 3. Updates on DSM-5 neurocognitive disorders and pharmacological management of behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia Dr CHAN Lap Kei | New frontiers in endocrine surgical conditions 1. Contemporary oncological treatments for thyroid cancer Dr WONG Chun Wai Kenneth 2. Adrenal incidentaloma: from evaluation to management Dr KAN Mei Yee Daisy 3. Ablative treatment for thyroid nodules Dr WONG Kai Pun 4. When is FNAC needed for thyroid nodules? Dr LIU Yuk Wah Shirley | New era of paediatric epilepsy management 1. Overview of epilepsy classification: how aetiology affects management? How to choose among new anticonvulsant, dietary and surgical treatment? Dr CHAK Wai Kwong Mario 2. How next-generation sequencing helps epilepsy diagnosis Dr YUEN Yuet Ping Liz 3. How neuroimaging helps in epilepsy Dr LEE Yat Sing 4. Epilepsy surgery, curative or palliative: how to choose? How does it work? Dr WONG Sui To |