WOFAPS

26/05/2026

Save the date for the 36th IPEG Meeting in collaboration with ESPES, April 27–30, 2027 in Naples, Italy.

An international gathering focused on innovation, minimally invasive surgery, robotics, education, and collaboration in pediatric endosurgery.

Pre-congress courses, interactive sessions, panels, electronic posters, and hands-on learning opportunities throughout the meeting.

📍 Hotel Royal Continental, Naples, Italy
🔗 https://www.mgmcongress.org/IPEG-Meeting
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21/05/2026

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26/04/2026

49 countries. 259 attendees. One shared commitment to advancing surgical care for children.

GICS VI brought together a truly global community in Bogotá, with participants spanning every region, from Latin America to Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, and beyond. This map tells a powerful story, not just of where we came from, but of the knowledge, experience, and collaboration that filled every session, hallway conversation, and connection made.

From countries represented by a single voice to those with larger delegations, each attendee contributed to a collective effort to strengthen systems, share best practices, and build lasting partnerships across borders.

This is what global collaboration looks like in action. Diverse perspectives, shared purpose, and a growing network committed to improving surgical care for children worldwide.

26/04/2026

Great engagement at the research workshop 👏

Udo Rolle, President of World Federation of Associations of Pediatric Surgeons, actively engaging with participants at the Global Initiative for Children’s Surgery research workshop—fostering collaboration, knowledge exchange, and innovation in global pediatric surgery.

A strong example of leadership driving research capacity and inspiring the next generation of surgeons worldwide.

10/04/2026

07/04/2026

April 7 marks World Pediatric Surgery Day, a global call to action for children’s surgical care.

Millions of children worldwide still lack access to the surgical care they need. Through continued partnership and advocacy, we can close that gap and ensure every child, regardless of where they live, has the opportunity to thrive.

Led by the World Federation of Associations of Pediatric Surgeons (WOFAPS), this day reflects a shared commitment first formalized in the Kyoto Declaration, affirming that every child has the right to safe, timely surgical care delivered by trained specialists.

At Global Initiative for Children's Surgery (GICS), we are proud to stand alongside WOFAPS and partners around the world to advance equitable surgical care for children.

Because access to surgery is not optional, it is essential.