INVITATION

Dear Colleagues,

We are pleased to invite you to the 18th National Congress of Endoscopic, Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery and the Endoscopy and Minimally Invasive Surgery Nursing Program, which will be held on November 5–8, 2026, at Gloria Golf Resort in Antalya, Türkiye.

Surgical innovations and technological advances are developing rapidly. With the increasing accessibility of robotic surgery systems and the continuously reported improved outcomes, robotic surgery has rapidly become widespread worldwide and is now practiced in nearly every region of our country. Considering these developments in robotic surgery together with advances in laparoscopy and endoscopy, the main theme of our 2026 Congress has been determined as: “Endoscopy, Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery in All Aspects.” Our goal is to present endoscopy, laparoscopic, and robotic surgery across a wide spectrum, while providing a comprehensive perspective on the past, present, and future of surgery.

The Congress will span 2.5 days, with sessions held in two parallel main halls. The scientific program will start on the first afternoon, followed by the opening lecture, and continue with plenary sessions and innovative hands-on concepts in the following days. More than ten distinguished international experts in major robotic surgery, artificial intelligence, and innovative technologies will be joining us as invited speakers.

Our scientific program has been designed not only to share the latest knowledge, but also to enrich professional development through interactive sessions and hands-on training opportunities. By bringing together young surgeons and experienced experts, we aim to create a highly interactive, multidisciplinary, and inspiring scientific environment.

We strongly believe that the participation of general surgeons, residents, nurses, and dietitians with an interest in endoscopy, laparoscopic, and robotic surgery will add significant value to our 18th National Congress of Endoscopic, Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery and the Endoscopy and Minimally Invasive Surgery Nursing Program.

It will be our great pleasure and honor to welcome you to Antalya in 2026.

Sincerely,

Hasan Bektaş
Congress President

Emre Bozkurt
Congress Secretary

Ükke Karabacak
Congress Nursing Program Coordinator