Welcome Address

Dear Colleagues and Friends,
Vienna, Austria welcomes you to the XXXVI Biennial World Congress of The International College of Surgeons from 3 - 6 December 2008.
The International College of Surgeons (ICS) 2008 Biennial World Congress is organized by the International College of Surgeons' Headquarters, in collaboration with the Austrian Section of the ICS and the Austrian Society of Surgery.
The scientific committee has produced an exciting and comprehensive meeting with a special focus on Cardiothoracic Surgery, Gastrointestinal Surgery and Trauma & Emergency Surgery. The meeting is aimed at bringing together international experts in alternatives, controversies and emerging technologies in surgery.
ICS Congress has become the meeting place to exchange experiences, upgrade skills and knowledge and propose strategies to provide the surgery guidance.
Come and join us in Vienna from 3-6 December 2008, let's build the future together!

Dr. Fidel Ruiz-Healy
35th World President International College of Surgeons