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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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.
The International Surgical Week 2022 - the World's Congress of Surgery and 49th Congress of the International Society of Surgery will be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from 28 August to 1 September 2022. Precourse might start on 27 August 2022.
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.
