Upcoming Medical Conferences in Istanbul

World Congress of Gastroenterology (WCOG) 2019 is organized by World Congress of Gastroenterology (WCOG), Turkish Gastroenterology Association / Turk Gastroenteroloji Dernegi (TGD) and will be held from Sep 21 - 24, 2019 at Istanbul Congress Center, Istanbul, Turkey. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Bosphorus International Neuroscience Symposium (BINES) - Neurovascular Conference is organized by Opteamist Tourism & Organization and will be held from Sep 23 - 24, 2019 at Acibadem Maslak Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey. Description: The BINES, an inspiring vision of our clinic, is planned to be taken place annually, will encourage a platform for participants to network and collaborate with their counterparts from all over the world. Indeed, the Symposium will provide an excellent opportunity to connect countries from different continents and strengthen partnerships and cooperation as well as share experiences and approaches at regional and international levels. The primary objectives of the symposium are to: • Share the experiences of senior neurosurgeons, specifically on the challenging cases; • Demonstrate the microsurgical techniques along with surgical tricks; • Address other treatment modalities in detail, in addition to surgery; • Discuss recent developments in neuroscience and; • Present a comprehensive and a current review of structural and surgical neuroanatomy. Istanbul is the only intercontinental city in the world that’s spread over two continents, with the Bosphorus, forming the dividing line between Europe and Asia. Istanbul will provide the participants with a wealth of opportunities for discoveries and enjoyment, at the Symposium and beyond. We look forward to your participation in BINES and to welcoming you to the great atmosphere of Istanbul. Yours Sincerely, İlhan Elmacı, M.D. Professor of Neurosurgery

3rd International Congress of Cosmetology and Cosmetic Gynecology is organized by FTS Tourism Congress Organization / FTS Turizm Kongre Organizasyon and will be held from Oct 09 - 12, 2019 at CVK Park Bosphorus Hotel, Istanbul, Turkey. Congress Description: This congress is one of the most important congresses in the world that is held outside the USA. Cosmetic gynecology is a new field in our profession and its importance is increasing worldwide. This topic will be discussed at the congress in details. Cosmetic Gynecology and Cosmetic Dermatology in genital area are also accepted and supported by the gynecological association of many countries in the western world including Turkey as well as FIGO. The Congress is organized by YİSAV, a non-profit organization that has organized numerous national and international congresses on Women's Health locally and internationally, and with support of the European Society of Cosmetic and Reconstructive Gynecology (ESCORG) and International Society of Cosmetic Gynecology, (ISCG). The 1st and 2nd International Cosmetology and Cosmetic Gynecology Congress was also organized by us in 2011 and 2018, in Istanbul. The congress was attended by many local and international colleagues and was very productive for everyone. The content of this congress program and speakers have been meticulously selected, so that our colleagues can learn the relevant techniques. Since many conferences usually do not focus much on techniques, this conference will be a great opportunity to learn techniques from the most important experts of the subject. Oral and poster presentations selected from the applicants will also take place in the Congress. In the light of these thoughts are we hope to see you in the 3rd International Cosmetology and Cosmetic Gynecology Congress which will be held between 9-12 October, 2019 in Istanbul and we look forward to your valuable contributions and participation. Congress Topics: • Abdominoplasty • Atrophic Vaginitis • Transgender Surgery • Blepharoplasty • Breast Beautification after Childbirth • Eryag / NdYAG / CO2 / Diode Laser Treatments • G-Shot, O-shot • Noninvasive Treatments in Genital Prolapse • Use of Botulinum Toxin in the Genital Area • Fat Grafting for Labia Majora • Use of Platelet Rich Plasma in Gynecology • Reconstruction After Genital Mutilation • Clitoral Hood Reduction • Clitoral Volume Reduction • Cosmetic Genital Surgery • Psychology and Sexual Life after Cosmetics Genital Surgery • Cosmetic Gynecology • Complications in Cosmetic Gynecology • Cosmetic Gynecology Training • Patient Selection for Cosmetic Gynecology • Ethics in Cosmetic Gynecology • Labia Majora Plasty • Labia Minora Plasty • Laser Surgery • Lichen Like Pathologies • Liposuction • Melasma and Treatment • Breast Enlargement • Breast Reduction • Menopause and Skin Aging • Mummy Makeover • Perineoplasty • Cellulite and Treatment • Noninvasive Treatments of Stress Incontinence • Stria Gravidarum Treatment • Total Body Shaping • Vaginal Agenesis Treatment • Vaginal Rejuvenation • Vaginoplasty • Bleeching the Color Imperfections of Labia and Vulva • Use of Radio Frequency in Rejuvenation of Vulva and Vagina • Filling, Botox, Thread Treatment on the Aged Face  Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

2nd Interventional Pain Symposium Hands on Cadaver Workshop is organized by Kenes Group, World Institute of Pain (WIP) and will be held from Oct 25 - 26, 2019 at Acibadem University, Istanbul, Turkey. Symposium and Cadaver Workshop: 25-26 October 2019 Symposium only: 25-26 October 2019 The FIPP and CIPS Examinations will be offered on: Sunday 27 October 2019. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

6th Global Conference on Psychology Researches (GCPR-2019) is organized by Istanbul Ayvansaray University / Istanbul Ayvansaray Universitesi and will be held from Nov 29 - Dec 01, 2019 at Istanbul University Ayvansaray, Istanbul, Turkey. Aims and Scopes: Global Conference on Psychology Researches aims to bring together academics, psychologists, guidance personnel, counsellors, teachers, graduate  and undergraduate students together with government and non-government  organizations to share and discuss both theoretical and practical knowledge about psychology in the scientific environment. The scope of the conference includes, but is not limited to; the following major topics as they relate to the psychology. • Social Psychology • Animal Behaviors • Attention and Perception • Clinical Psychology • Cognitive Psychology and Neuroscience • Community Psychology • Cultural Psychology • Development Psychology • Disaster, Crisis and Trauma Psychology • Educational Psychology • Emotion and Motivation • Environmental Psychology • Health Psychology • History of Psychology • Industrial / Organizational Psychology • Language, Reading and Communication • Learning and Memory • Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual • Transgender Concerns • Life Span Psychology • Peace and Conflict, Human • Rights and Psychology • Personality and Individual Differences • Professional Issues within Psychology • Psychology and Law • Qualitative Research • Methods and Interpretations • Quantitative Research Methods and Statistics • Risk and Safety Psychology, Incl. Traffic Psychology • Sensory and Motor Processes • Social and Political Issues In Psychology • Social Psychology • Sports Psychology • Test and Testing • Theory of Psychology • Thinking, Problem Solving and Decision Making

13th National Meeting of the Facial Plastic Surgery Association is organized by Facial Plastic Surgery Association / Yuz Plastik Cerrahi Dernegi and will be held from Dec 05 - 07, 2019 at Hilton Istanbul Bakirkoy, Istanbul, Turkey. Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

2nd International Congress of Reconstructive - Aesthetic Genital Surgery & Sexology (RAGSS) is organized by Figur Congress & Organizations and will be held from Dec 12 - 15, 2019 at Radisson Blu Hotel, Istanbul Sisli, Istanbul, Marmara, Turkey. Description: We planned to host numerous national and international specialists in Istanbul who work in sexology and reconstructive - aesthetic genital surgery fields and contributing medical, psychological, sexual and social benefits for women. As it is known, especially from the beginning of 2000s, reconstructive and aesthetic surgeries for a genital area are in fast demand among patients in the world. In recent years, non-surgical physicians have also been involved in the field as well together with the introduction of non-invasive genital laser, radiofrequency, genital fillers, PRP and stem cell practices into the market. No matter how many physicians are interested in the field, they have limited knowledge and experience. Throughout the physicians first duty must be to meet the needs of their patients with the right, evidence-based technique and practices, in line with the features of patients taking the “do not harm first, contribute in the best way possible afterward” logic as the basis.  Participants will be able to observe the multidisciplinary approaches in treatments and will have the chance to experience many novel technologies in this meeting. In the congress program, ‘sexual dysfunctions of women and men’ sessions will take part which are not narrated in detail during our medical educations. In this context, vaginismus, dyspareunia, sexual desire and orgasm problems will be handled in the aspects of organic and psychological basis, also the current treatment methods will be discussed.  In pre-congress day (December 12th), there will be two different courses: Aesthetic Genital Surgery course with practical applications and video presentations, and Sexology course with full of lectures over vaginismus, dyspareunia, sexual desire and orgasmic dysfunctions in women. We hope that this unique meeting will be quite fruitful and nice for everyone together with different social programs and special activities to be organized.  Main Topics: • Aesthetic Genital Surgery • Reconstructive Surgery • New Technologies And Non-Invasive Procedures • Female and Male Sexual Dysfunctions Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

17th Dental Equipment and Materials Exhibition is organized by CNR Expo Partner Partner and will be held from Apr 09 - 12, 2020 at CNR Expo, Istanbul, Turkey. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Functional Food Center (FFC's) 28th International Conference and Expo -16th International Symposium of Academic Society for Functional Foods and Bioactive Compounds (ASFFBC) is organized by Functional Food Center (FFC) Inc. and will be held from Apr 16 - 18, 2020 at Istanbul Okan University, Istanbul, Turkey. Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

The 2020 Joint International Congress of ILTS, ELITA and LICAGE is organized by International Liver Transplantation Society (ILTS) and will be held from May 06 - 09, 2020 at Istanbul, Turkey.  Description: The goal of this Congress is to provide an excellent venue to deepen the education and knowledge of scientists, surgeons, anesthesiologists, hepatologists, critical care physicians, radiologists, pathologists, nurses, patients and patient families.  Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.