The history of the International Society of Surgery (ISS/SIC) began in 1902 on the initiative of Belgian surgeons Antoine Depage and his colleagues. Today ISS/SIC is representing surgeons and anesthetists from across the globe. The society has a goal to work for international teaching in surgery, both specialized and general surgery, in developed and developing countries.
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It’s the Council’s pleasure to congratulate the new members to the election as Fellow of the International Society of Surgery (FISS). The election to this honor is a direct recognition of the achievements and the high reputation among colleagues. With the FISS letters, those members are now a strong voice for surgeons and surgical patients around the world.
Twice a year, information is published about the proceedings and activities within the ISS/SIC and the Integrated Societies IAES, IATSIC, IASMEN, BSI, ISDS, and ASAP.
With great sadness, we inform you of the passing of Professor Yoshiki Hiki . He had played an important role in the activities of national and international surgical societies. Since 1977, he had been an active member of the ISS/SIC. Between 1997 and 2004, he served as a council member, and in 2007 he was nominated as an honorary fellow.
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The Council’s pleasure is to congratulate the new members on the election as Fellow of the International Society of Surgery (FISS). The election to this honor is a direct recognition of the achievements and the high reputation among colleagues. With the FISS letters, those members are now a strong voice for surgeons and surgical patients worldwide.
Get to know the ISS/SIC Council. The Council is elected at the ISS/SIC General Assembly, usually at the International Surgical Week ISW.
The World Journal of Surgery (WJS) is the official journal of the ISS/SIC and the six Integrated Societies. The World Journal of Surgery keeps you informed on the newest developments and outcomes in Surgery. Every month new featured articles are published on this website.
