6TH CONGRESS OF ASIA-PACIFIC SOCIETY OF THYROID SURGERY (APTS 2026)
9 - 11 April 2026 | Academia, Singapore
8TH SOHNSS ENT CONGRESS
11 - 12 April 2026 | Academia, Singapore
Strengthening Global Collaborations for Equitable Care
Transoral Endoscopic Thyroidectomy Workshop
Ultrasound & Thyroid Ablation Workshop
PRE-CONGRESS
8 April 2026 | Academia, Singapore
THANK YOU!
Dear Esteemed Faculty, Participants and Sponsors,
On behalf of the Asia‑Pacific Society of Thyroid Surgery, we would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all faculty and participants of the 6th Congress of the Asia‑Pacific Society of Thyroid Surgery (APTS 2026).
We are delighted to share that APTS 2026 in Singapore was a great success, featuring an excellent and comprehensive scientific programme, strong academic discussions, and a large and diverse international participation. Beyond the scientific achievements, the congress also fostered meaningful interactions, the sharing of expertise, and the formation of strong professional friendships across the region.
Your participation and enthusiastic engagement played a vital role in the smooth execution and overall success of this congress. It was truly inspiring to witness the high level of professionalism, academic rigor, and collaborative spirit demonstrated throughout the scientific sessions and social interactions.
The knowledge exchanged and connections formed during this congress will undoubtedly contribute to the continued advancement of thyroid surgery and further strengthen our society’s mission across the Asia‑Pacific region.
Once again, thank you for your valued participation and support. We look forward to your continued involvement with APTS in the years ahead.
With kind regards,
ANNOUNCEMENTS
APTS 2026 HIGHLIGHTS
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SAVE THE DATE!
7th Congress of Asia-Pacific Society of Thyroid Surgery (APTS 2028)
1 - 3 December 2028
Metro Manila, Philippines
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING WINNERS!
6TH CONGRESS OF ASIA-PACIFIC SOCIETY OF THYROID SURGERY (APTS 2026)
BEST ORAL PRESENTATION
1ST PRIZE
Masashi TANIDA, Japan
Clinical Significance of Carbonic Anhydrase 12 as a Prognostic Marker and Potential Therapeutic Target in High-Risk Follicular Thyroid Carcinoma
2ND PRIZE
Sai-Guan LUM, Malaysia
Clinicopathological Determinants and Post-operative Longitudinal Biochemical Outcomes in Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma: An 18-Year Retrospective Study
3RD PRIZE
Moon Young OH, South Korea
Who Is Difficult for Transoral Robotic Thyroidectomy? A Prospective Analysis of 76 Lobectomies
BEST POSTER PRESENTATION
1ST PRIZE
Francesca GAINO, Italy
Impact of Sternothyroid Muscle Transection During Total Thyroidectomy: A Prospective Cohort Study
2ND PRIZE
Ning ZHANG, China
Safety Versus Durability: Surgical Decision-Making Between Microwave Ablation and Parathyroidectomy in Secondary Hyperparathyroidism
3RD PRIZE
Rupjyoti DAS, India
Incidence and Predictors of Central Compartment Node Positivity in Clinically Node-Negative Well-Differentiated Thyroid Carcinoma - A Single Institutional Study
8TH SOHNSS ENT CONGRESS
BEST ORAL PRESENTATION
1ST PRIZE
Lynne LIM, Singapore
Clinical Trial Results for CLiKX®: A Novel Handheld Robotic Surgical Tympanostomy Tube Applicator
2ND PRIZE
Cedric Jonathan NG, Philippines
Fast, Familiar, Filipino: Development of a Simplified 15-Odor Version of the Santo Tomas Smell Identification Test
3RD PRIZE
Zhaoyu XU, China
EGCG-Releasing Aligned Nanofibrous Scaffold Modulates γδ T Cell-Mediated AREG–EGFR Signalling to Accelerate Facial Skin Defect Repair
BEST POSTER PRESENTATION
1ST PRIZE
Nevin Yi Meng CHUA, Singapore
Post-Radiotherapy Otitis Media with Effusion (OME) in Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
2ND PRIZE
Nevin Yi Meng CHUA, Singapore
Beyond Aesthetics: Quantifying the Functional Impact of Rhinoplasty on Sleep Quality and Obstructive Sleep Apnea
3RD PRIZE
Ni Putu Kaori PRAJANITI, Indonesia
Effectiveness of Early Injection Laryngoplasty Versus Early Medialization Thyroplasty on Voice and Quality of Life in Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve Injury: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis