KINGCA WEEK 2025

Jeeyun Lee

Understanding gastric cancer: targeted therapy, immunotherapy and beyond

Sungkyunkwan University, Korea

Joo Ha Hwang

Global efforts for primary and secondary prevention of gastric cancer

Stanford University School of Medicine, USA

Bas P.L. Wijnhoven

Multimodal treatment for GE junction cancer

Erasmus University Medical Center Rotterdam, Netherlands

Min-Hee Ryu

Perioperative treatment in localized gastric cancer

University of Ulsan, Korea

ERAS in gastric cancer surgery

Yanbing Zhou

Prehabilitation in frail elderly gastric cancer patients

Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, China

ERAS in gastric cancer surgery

Mi Ran Jung

Efficacy of prophylactic abdominal drainage: Is it necessary?

Chonnam National University, Korea

ERAS in gastric cancer surgery

Ji-Hyeon Park

Nutritional optimization in gastric cancer surgery

Gachon University, Korea

ERAS in gastric cancer surgery

Hojin Lee

Actual practices and future direction of ERAS in gastric cancer surgery

Seoul National University, Korea

New technology for translational research in gastric cancer

Tae-Min Kim

Spatially resolved transcriptomic landscape of gastric cancers

The Catholic University of Korea, Korea

New technology for translational research in gastric cancer

Xiangdong Cheng

Ts-MHC-II expression predicts response of neoadjuvant chemotherapy combined with immunotherapy in gastric cancer

Zhejiang Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China

New technology for translational research in gastric cancer

Minkyu Jung

Circulating tumor DNA: Implication of ctDNA in GC for adjuvant setting

Yonsei University, Korea

New technology for translational research in gastric cancer

Mitsuro Kanda

Emerging treatment option for gastric cancer using antisense oligonucleotide

Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Japan

Recent updates in advanced GIST treatment

Younghoon Kim

Recent update of pathologic and molecular diagnosis of GIST

The Catholic University of Korea, Korea

Recent updates in advanced GIST treatment

Toshirou Nishida

Recent update of treatment using targeted agents in GIST

National Cancer Center Hospital, Japan

Recent updates in advanced GIST treatment

Sebastian Bauer

Emerging role of ctDNA in GIST treatment

West German Cancer Center, University Hospital Essen, Germany

Recent updates in advanced GIST treatment

Dong-Hoe Koo

Role of multidisciplinary intervention in GIST

Sungkyunkwan University, Korea

Advancing and expanding horizons of ESD for EGC

Kohei Takizawa

ESD for undifferentiated early gastric cancer

Shizuoka Cancer Center, Japan

Advancing and expanding horizons of ESD for EGC

Bong Eun Lee

Optimizing ESD for EGC in elderly patients

Pusan National University, Korea

Advancing and expanding horizons of ESD for EGC

Han Jo Jeon

Robot-assisted ESD: Emerging techniques

Korea University, Korea

Advancing and expanding horizons of ESD for EGC

Bang Wool Eom

Sentinal LN navigation surgery after ESD

National Cancer Center, Korea

Artificial intelligence revolutionizing patient care

Seokhwi Kim

AI in the histopathologic interpretation of gastric cancer

Ajou University, Korea

Artificial intelligence revolutionizing patient care

Kyung Won Kim

AI-enhanced radiologic interpretation in gastric cancer

University of Ulsan, Korea

Artificial intelligence revolutionizing patient care

Hao Chen

AI assisted laparoscopic surgery for intra-abdominal metastasis recognition in gastric cancer

Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, China

Artificial intelligence revolutionizing patient care

Kazuki Sumiyama

Advances in endoscopic detection of early gastric cancer using AI

The Jikei University School of Medicine, Japan

Current advances in gastric cancer prevention programs: A global perspective

Dianqin Sun

Triangulating multi-level evidence on gastric cancer screening in reducing gastric cancer burden

Erasmus University Medical Center, Netherlands

Current advances in gastric cancer prevention programs: A global perspective

Ming-Shiang Wu

Gastric cancer screening in Taiwan

National Taiwan University, Taiwan

Current advances in gastric cancer prevention programs: A global perspective

Shailja C. Shah

Gastric cancer screening in USA

UC San Diego Health, USA

Current advances in gastric cancer prevention programs: A global perspective

Young-Il Kim

Gastric cancer screening in Korea

National Cancer Center, Korea

Revisiting TCGA subtype of gastric cancer, pathology perspective

Mee Soo Chang

Epstein-Barr virus-associated gastric carcinoma’ or ‘EBV-associated gastric carcinoma

Seoul Clinical Laboratories, Korea

Revisiting TCGA subtype of gastric cancer, pathology perspective

Hye Seung Lee

Pathologic and therapeutic aspects of microsatellite unstable gastric cancer

Seoul National University, Korea

Revisiting TCGA subtype of gastric cancer, pathology perspective

Young Soo Park

University of Ulsan, Korea

Chromosomally unstable tumors, with emerging targe

Revisiting TCGA subtype of gastric cancer, pathology perspective

Takeshi Kuwata

Genomically stable tumors with CLDN18.2

National Cancer Center Hospital East, Japan

Recent Issues related to proximal gastrectomy

Sanghoon Ahn

Comparison of short-term outcomes between double-tract reconstruction and double-flap technique

Sungkyunkwan University, Korea

Recent Issues related to proximal gastrectomy

Souya Nunobe

Remnant gastric cancer after proximal gastrectomy

Cancer Institute Hospital Ariake, Japan

Recent Issues related to proximal gastrectomy

Da Hyun Jung

Endoscopic issues after proximal gastrectomy

Yonsei University, Korea

Recent Issues related to proximal gastrectomy

Do Joong Park

Proximal gastrectomy for locally advanced gastric cancer

Seoul National University, Korea

Progress in systemic treatment for gastric cancer

Hye Sook Han

Still standing strong: Cytotoxic chemotherapy in gastric cancer

Chungbuk National University, Korea

Progress in systemic treatment for gastric cancer

Tania Fleitas-Kanonnikoff

Immunotherapies for gastric cancer: Insights into tumor immune microenvironment and latest ICI studies

University Hospital of Valencia, Spain

Progress in systemic treatment for gastric cancer

Keun-Wook Lee

Advances in targeted treatment for gastric cancer

Seoul National University, Korea

Progress in systemic treatment for gastric cancer

Tadayoshi Hashimoto

ctDNA-guided MRD assessment in gastric cancer

National Cancer Center Hospital East, Japan

KGCA-JGCA: Advancing minimally invasive surgery for complicated gastric cancer patients

Hiroya Takeuchi

Mediastinal LN dissection in GEJ cancer: transthoracic vs. transhiatal approach

Hamamatsu University, Japan

KGCA-JGCA: Advancing minimally invasive surgery for complicated gastric cancer patients

Jin-Jo Kim

The Catholic University of Korea, Korea

Optimal anastomosing techniques in advanced GEJ cancer

KGCA-JGCA: Advancing minimally invasive surgery for complicated gastric cancer patients

Ichiro Uyama

Lymph node dissection (including para-aortic LNs) in conversion surgery

Fujita University, Japan

KGCA-JGCA: Advancing minimally invasive surgery for complicated gastric cancer patients

Chang Min Lee

Multiorgan resection for locally advanced GC

Korea University, Korea

KGCA-CGCA Joint Session

Chen Li

Enhancing pathologic response with perioperative camrelizumab

Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, China

KGCA-CGCA Joint Session

Hyung-Don Kim

Overall survival benefits from Neo-DOS

University of Ulsan, Korea

KGCA-CGCA Joint Session

Bo Wei

Efficacy of laparoscopic gastrectomy after neoadjuvant ICI

Chinese PLA General Hospital, China

KGCA-CGCA Joint Session

Yoo Min Kim

ICG-guided gastric cancer surgery after chemotherapy

Yonsei University, Korea

How to publish my paper related to gastric cancer?

Bas P.L. Wijnhoven

Scope and policy of prestigious journals: Insights from the british journal of surgery

Erasmus University Medical Center Rotterdam, Netherlands

How to publish my paper related to gastric cancer?

Han Ah Lee

Quality management of review process in high impact journals

Chung-Ang University, Korea

How to publish my paper related to gastric cancer?

TBD

Lessons from leading journals on single-organ malignancy in the multidisciplinary era

TBD

How to publish my paper related to gastric cancer?

Han Hong Lee

Future development strategies for the journal of gastric cancer

The Catholic University of Korea, Korea

History and Future of Gastric Cancer Care in Korea

Ajou University, Korea

Ajou University, Korea

Surgery

History and Future of Gastric Cancer Care in Korea

Hyun Cheol Chung

Preserving legacy of chemotherapy by turning the past into the future

Yonsei University, Korea

History and Future of Gastric Cancer Care in Korea

Hwoon-Yong Jung

The role of endoscopy in treatment of gastric cancer

University of Ulsan, Korea

History and Future of Gastric Cancer Care in Korea

Joon Mee Kim

History and future of gastric cancer care in Korea: Pathology

Inha University, Korea

Advanced gastroscopic technologies

Donghoon Kang

Cutting-edge endoscopic management for post-gastrectomy complication

The Catholic University of Korea, Korea

Advanced gastroscopic technologies

Do Hoon Kim

ESD for difficult location & postgastrectomy

University of Ulsan, Korea

Advanced gastroscopic technologies

Se Woo Park

EUS-guided entero-enterostomy

Hallym University, Korea

Advanced gastroscopic technologies

Noriya Uedo

Endoscopic full-thickness resection for gastric gastrointestinal stromal tumors

Osaka International Cancer Institute, Japan

Reduced ports for minimally invasive surgery

Yoontaek Lee

Suprapancreatic LN dissection in reduced port Laparoscopic surgery

Ewha Womans University, Korea

Reduced ports for minimally invasive surgery

Masaya Nakauchi

Reduced port robotic gastrectomy for proximal gastric cancer

Fujita Hospital, Japan

Reduced ports for minimally invasive surgery

Jae Hun Chung

Considerations for reducing port in robotic distal gastrectomy

Pusan National University, Korea

Reduced ports for minimally invasive surgery

Yun-Suhk Suh

Reduced port gastrectomy for complicated cases

Seoul National University, Seoul

JongHyuk Yun

Diagnostic laparoscopy and peritoneal cancer index scoring

Soonchunhyang University, Korea

Yeseob Jee

CRS and HIPEC for peritoneal metastases in gastric cancer: Who benefits most?

Dankook University, Korea

Jimmy So

Application of PIPAC

National University Hospital, Singapore

Jong-Han Kim

Korea University, Korea

The role of MIS in PIPS-GC trial

Tips and knowledge for nurse specialists in the gastric cancer department

Ji-Ho Park

New minimally invasive approaches for gastric tumors: LECS and sentinel LN navigation surgery

Gyeongsang National University, Korea

Tips and knowledge for nurse specialists in the gastric cancer department

HyunJung Lee

Samsung Medical Center, Korea

Tips for patient education before and after gastric cancer surgery

Tips and knowledge for nurse specialists in the gastric cancer department

A Ram Hong

Chonnam National University, Korea

Perioperative blood glucose management for patients with diabetes

Tips and knowledge for nurse specialists in the gastric cancer department

Dong-Seok Han

Practical implementation of enteral nutrition in gastric cancer patients

Seoul National University, Korea