AANZHPBA & GSA 2025 ASM

Navigating Change: Evolving practice & debates in HPB & Upper GI Surgery

  • Wednesday 15 October – Saturday 18 October 
  • Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre

On behalf of the Australian & Aotearoa New Zealand, Hepatic, Pancreatic & Biliary Association (AANZHPBA), General Surgeons Australia (GSA) and the Organising Committee, it is with pleasure that we invite you to join us for the AANZHPBA & GSA 2025 ASM, taking place from 15 – 18 October, 2025 at the Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre.

Convened by Prof Mohammed Ballal, the Scientific Program will focus on ‘NAVIGATING CHANGE’ by exploring evolving practices; and debate modern approaches and controversies across key areas of Bariatric, HPB and Upper GI Surgery. World-leading experts from across Australia and internationally including Prof Arul Immanuel from the UK, will share personal experiences, transferable knowledge and insights from their own surgical approaches and experience – delivering a robust and thoughtful program with plenty of ‘take homes’.

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About the ASM

This year, GSA is pleased to join with the AANZHPBA to bring to you a specialised, diverse and forward-thinking Scientific Program that will have you think ‘outside the box’ and present exciting new developments in the areas of Bariatric, HPB and Upper GI surgery. The combining of the two societies will offer many attractive benefits to both organisations and members. A thought-provoking scientific program – steered by a highly respected Organising Committee – combined with a lovely time to be in Western Australia, adds to this being a must-attend event.

Scientific Convenor

  • Prof Mohammad Ballal FRACS

    Consultant Upper GI & Bariatric Surgeon – Perth

Schedule

  1. Wednesday 15 October: Trainees’ Day – Bariatric, HPB & Liver Surgery
  2. Thursday 16 October: Combined ASM Program – Liver & Pancreas
  3. Friday 17 October: Concurrent programs:
    – General Surgery Program: Oesophageal
    – HPBA Program: Advanced Liver / Cancer
  4. Saturday 18 October: General Surgery Program – Bariatric Surgery

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ABSTRACT SUBMISSION PROCESS

The abstract submission process for both AANZHPBA and GSA is now open, and will close at AEST 17:00 on Friday 19 June. All submitted papers will be considered for either a podium or e-poster presentation, and eligible selected papers will be considered for a number of respected research awards... find out more here.

INTERNATIONAL KEYNOTE SPEAKER

We are honoured to have Prof Arul Immanuel from the UK joining us as Keynote Speaker. Prof Immanuel is a highly regarded consultant surgeon specialising in General & Upper GI Surgery, and is current Clinical lead of Upper GI Surgery at the Northern Oesophago-Gastric Unit, Royal Victoria Infirmary, United Kingdom... find out more here.

SUPPORT THE 2025 ASM

Collaborate, educate and grow with us this October for the AANZHPBA & GSA 2025 ASM. We are pleased to welcome our industry partners to Perth for what will be a truly valuable program that offers as much to our supporting companies as you do to our members. Some packages have sold out, and trade displays are selling fast so don't delay... find out more here.

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Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the first peoples and Traditional Owners and custodians of the land and waterways on which we live.

We honour and pay our respects to Elders past and present.

We recognise all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and their ongoing strength and resilience despite the past and present impacts of colonisation and dispossession. We acknowledge the important role that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people play as leaders in their communities and across Victoria.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples represent the world’s oldest living culture. We celebrate and respect this continuing culture and strive to empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people as they draw on the strength of their community, families and culture to build a bright future.