WCMISST [7th World Congress of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery & Techniques / 29th International Intradiscal Therapy Society (IITS)]

Overview

Date November 24(Wed.) – 25(Thu.), 2021.
Venue Hybrid format
(face-to-face & zoom webinar )
STATION CONFERENCE TOKYO
1-7-12 Marunouchi, Chiyodaku, Tokyo 100-0005
Access: Adjoining the JR TOKYO STATION
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Honorary President
AKIRA DEZAWA M.D., Ph.D.
Director,
Akira Dezawa PED Clinic
Tokyo, Japan
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President
KOICHI SAIRYO M.D., Ph.D.
Professor and Chairman,
Department of Orthopedics, Tokushima University,
Tokushima, Japan
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Theme Challenge against the Gold Standard
Main topics
  • 1: Full-endoscopic decompression for stenosis
  • 2: Full-endoscopic intra-discal surgery
  • 3: Full-endoscopic fusion surgery
  • 4: UBE
  • 5: Robotic spine surgery
  • 6: Education of MIS
  • 7: New Technology
Key Dates
  • Abstract submission opens: July 1(Thu), 2021
  • Abstract submission deadline:  August 31(Tue), 2021
      Thursday, September 30, 2021
  • Notification of abstract acceptance:  End of September 2021
      End of October, 2021
Language English
Dress Code Smart casual or Business Casual
Important Facts
  • CLIMATE:
    The average temperature in November in Tokyo is around 17°/9°
  • CURRENCY:
    The currency used in Tokyo and in the rest of Japan is the Japanese Yen (JPY).
  • ELECTRICITY:
    The electrical power supply in Japan is 100V, 50Hz/60Hz
  • TAX:
    Japan has 10% rate of Value Added tax. However, you can get VAT refunds when you leave the country, if you are a resident from outside the Japan.
  • TELEPHONE:
    From outside Japan, add 81 to the local number.
  • TIPPING:
    Tipping in Japan is not mandatory. It could be said that, tipping is not a common practice in Japan. In many cases, maybe most, tips may be politely refused.
  • PASSPORT & VISA REQUIREMENTS:
    A valid passport is required to enter Japan.
    Participants from countries that are not under visa waiver program are required to obtain a visa to enter Japan. If you are uncertain about your visa requirement please consult your nearest Japanese Embassy / Consulate or visit the website of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan.
    http://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/
  • TO OBTAIN ENTRY VISA:
    Participants who need to apply for a Japanese visa, please complete the registration first.
    Once you complete the registration, please contact congress coordinator to get Visa Application Form.
  • TIME DIFFERENCE:
    Japan Standard Time: UTC/GMT +9 hours (Daylight Saving Time is not applied in Japan)
    https://www.worldtimeserver.com/