Medical world congress in Taiwan for first timeBy Lee I-chia / Staff reporterThe 32nd World Congress of International Association of Surgeons, Gastroenterologists and Oncologists (IASGO) opened in Taiwan for the first time on Saturday. Democratic Progressive Party Legislator Chiu Tai-yuan, left, gives a thumbs up at the World Congress of International Association of Surgeons, Gastroenterologists and Oncologists, with congress president and National Taiwan University Hospital (NTUH) professor Lin Ming-tsan, center, and NTUH superintendent Wu Ming-Shiang, right, in Taipei yesterday. Photo: CNANTUH superintendent Wu Ming-Shiang (吳明賢) said that among the 10 most common types of cancer in Taiwan, colorectal cancer, liver cancer, gastric cancer, esophageal cancer and pancreatic cancer are all associated with the digestive system. As this year’s congress focuses on the applications of AI in surgery, gastroenterology and oncology, healthcare professionals could exchange ideas on how AI contributes to improving the outcome of medical services, providing patient-centered care, Wu said. According to IASGO, more than 1,500 medical experts from more than 90 countries are participating this year.

Source: Taipei Times November 21, 2021 19:00 UTC