Announcement of Postponement due to Coronavirus Concerns

On behalf of JSPS, we express our sincere sympathies to the patients, to the bereaved families, relatives and friends of those who have passed on.
Due to growing concerns over the coronavirus (COVID-19), and with considering the well-being of attendees, it is with deep regret to inform you that the 57th Annual Congress of the Japanese Society of Pediatric Surgeons will be postponed to Saturday September 19th to Monday September 21st, 2020 at the same venue.

Major changes

1. The submission deadline of PSI JSPS Issue is extended to 23:00 Japan Standard Time; UTC+09:00 Sunday May 31st.
2. Council Meeting and General Assembly will be held on Wednesday May 20th at 15:30-17:00 as scheduled.
3. The 36th JSPS postgraduate educational seminar and the 11th endoscopic surgery seminar are canceled.
4. The updated information will be announced later.

JSPS prays for the speedy control and victory over the virus as soon as possible. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

Tuesday March 24th, 2020
Tatsuro Tajiri
President of the Japanese Society of Pediatric Surgeons
Atsuyuki Yamataka
Congress Chair of the 57th Annual Congress of the Japanese Society of Pediatric Surgeons