Dear Colleague

CONGRESS IS JUST 40 DAYS AWAY: 12 - 16 April 2011 Cape Town

REGISTRATION
The deadline for standard registration is 31st March.
Join delegates from South Africa and 47 other countries who have registered already.
You can register online at http://www.ehpba2011.org.za/Registration.asp. Be sure that you beat the deadline.

CONGRESS PROGRAMME
We are delighted to present and informative and exciting meeting of exceptional international speakers and topics. It comprises of state -of-the-art lectures, updates and free papers as well as the popular video sessions. Visit the website to view the latest update. http://www.ehpba2011.org.za/ScientificProgramme/Programme_ALL.asp

MEET THE EXPERTS - Breakfast Sessions
This popular programme conducted by leading world experts in 16 different sessions has now been finalised and will take place on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Limited seating is available. You can view the details on the website at http://www.ehpba2011.org.za/BreakfastSessions.asp

POST CONGRESS LAPAROSCOPIC HPB WORKSHOP
The 1st live South African HPB Laparoscopic Surgery Workshop is being held on the 18th April at the Wits Donald Gordon Medical Centre in Johannesburg.
Four theatres will be run simultaneously, three will be purely laparoscopic procedures and the fourth will be advanced endoscopic procedures. Subject to patient availability, the laparoscopic surgery will be carried out by experts in the field and will include common bile duct exploration, pancreaticoduodenectomies, Frey's, pancreatic segmental resections, distal pancreatectomies, double by passes and liver resections. There will be the possibility to continually interact with the faculty and pertinent topics will be covered.
Visit the website http://www.ehpba2011.org.za/index.asp for more information and registration.

SOCIAL EVENTS
We are offering a range of social programmes to ensure that all participants enjoy their stay in South Africa and sample our warm hospitality. Our farewell party is being held at the fabulous Moyo African village at Spier Estate. Feel the heartbeat of Africa and enjoy the unique experience and cuisine.

Kind regards
The Organising Committee