Dear Colleagues,

Together with the entire team, we have a great pleasure to welcome you in a special event of the year 2019. “The 20th Asian Society for Vascular Surgery in conjunction with the 14th Asian Venous Forum and the 10th Indonesian Vascular Conference” will be held on 23rd-26th October 2019 in Bali Indonesia. The theme of ASVS 2019 is “Vascular Surgery as a Breakthrough”.

The ASVS 2019 programs will feature full spectrum of vascular diseases and focus in their challenges and advancements in Asia. We have invited highly renowned experts from many countries in Asia, US and Europe to share their knowledge and to facilitate the flourish of Asia. In this annual meeting, the symposia and workshops will offer opportunities for participants and experts from worldwide to deliver cutting edge topics and to exchange precious experiences with other colleagues from various countries. The meeting is opened to all of you who are interested in vascular surgery: consultant or trainee, clinician or supporting staff, industry player or medical staff. We hope that our efforts could fulfill your expectations on this meeting.

We start our countdown to the event, the time keeps rolling. We have open the registration and abstract submission, hope we will meet you on the venue to discuss the controversies and create an inspiring platform for discussions.

Above all, Bali is a land that seems to have a magnet at its very heart. It is a feeling that is difficult to understand unless experienced. Bali Island is well known as an Island of the Gods, Thousand of Temple or Heaven Island and a lot of name given by people in the world who have ever been in Bali. Its beautiful beaches, amicable people and exotic culture will indulge you and the family during your stay. We welcome you to Bali and are certain that you will enjoy the scientific program as well as all the networking possibilities with the present and future leaders of vascular health care in Asia.

On behalf of the entire ASVS Organizing Team,
Patrianef Darwis
Chair person of the Organizing Commitee

Om Swastiastu,

Welcome to Bali, Indonesia. We are delighted to welcome you to the 20th Congress of Asian Society for Vascular Surgery and the 14th Asian Venous Forum in conjunction with the 10th Indonesian Vascular Conference. It is a big honor for us to host this ASVS meeting for the first time. ASVS Congress is themed on “Vascular surgery as a breakthrough”. It builds more chance between vascular specialists to communicate and exchange knowledge on improving clinical diagnosis.

This is in line with the main goal of the Society for the exchange of knowledge on medical research, endovascular, and surgical management of vascular diseases. In particular, we aim to forge closer link between vascular specialists from different countries in Asia, so as to advance our clinical practice. Through the Society, we have the opportunity to interact with international and local experts and discuss new ideas that is essential for providing best care for our patients.

Indonesia has a mixed economy in which both the private sector and government play significant roles. The country has the largest economy in Southeast Asia, a member of the G20 and classified as newly industrialised country. As of 2018, it is the world’s 16th largest economy by nominal GDP. The insurance health in Indonesia support their citizen to have a decent health services and we as the vascular surgeon feel the impact. We learn to do more to support the government vision on healthcare system. On the other hand we strive to keep updated with the evolution of medical techniques and service.

Indonesia is a country who rich in culture, language, biodiversity and delicacies. We hope that you will experience it all while visiting Bali and participating in our Programme. Gala Dinner as the social event is organized during the night on October 25th,2019. All faculty members and delegates are invited to savour the affluence of our culinary while enjoy the show of Indonesia’s diversity.

On behalf of the local organizing committee of ASVS 2019, I would like to thank all vascular societies in Asia for their supports on this congress, all speakers for sharing their knowledge, all faculty members for their contributions in the scientific program, all delegates for their participations in scientific sessions and social event, and all medical companies for supporting the educational grants to organize the congress. The successful ASVS meeting will bring a strong collaboration among vascular surgeon in Asia to improve the standard of health care in vascular disease throughout the whole Asian countries.

We will support the next ASVS meeting together again.

Best regards,
Dedy Pratama
President of The Indonesian Society For Vascular and Endovascular Surgery