• Pre-congress Surgical Workshop will be held on 28th August, 2003.

• Live operative surgery will be performed.

• Therapeutic endoscopic and interventional radiological procedures will be demonstrated.

Welcome cocktail reception, Indian Cultural Night, and coffee breaks will provide opportunity for the participants to greet and communicate with the colleagues from all over the world.

Accompanying person's program will be carefully organized to give a broad view of Indian culture and tradition. The program will be available to all officially registered accompanying persons.