• Special Lectures
  • Main Symposia
  • Joint Symposia
  • 8th KANT Symposia
  • Luncheon Symposia

Special Lecture 1

  • June 18, 10:40-12:10 Room 1 | Crystal Ballroom 1+2, 3F, Lotte Hotel Busan
Yeongdae KIM

Pusan National University, President of KST

Korea

"Korea's Healthcare Policy and Trauma Centers - Establishment Process and Proposal"

Tetsuro KIYOZUMI

National Defense Medical College

Japan

"Trauma Care Education in Japan: Civilian and Japan Self-Defense Forces Perspectives"

Chien-Hsing WANG

Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, President of FAST

Taiwan

"Trauma Surgical Skills Training in Taiwan: The Next Step of ATLS"

Special Lecture 2

  • June 19, 08:40-09:00 Room 1 | Crystal Ballroom 1+2, 3F, Lotte Hotel Busan
Wonpyo HONG

National Medical Center

Korea

"Monitoring and Education of Prehospital EMS Activities for Severe Trauma: The Essential Role of Regional Trauma Centers"

Special Lecture 3

  • June 19, 10:30-11:40 Room 1 | Crystal Ballroom 1+2, 3F, Lotte Hotel Busan
Ross DAVENPORT

Royal London Hospital

UK

"Inside the European Management Guidelines on Vascular Trauma: Key Principles and New Recommendations"

Koichi INOGUCHI

Saitama Medical University, President of JAST

Japan

"Spinal Cord Injury Care in Japan: Centralization, Ultra-Early Decompression, and Challenges in an Aging Society"

[Symposium 1] Video and Image Session

  • June 18, 09:00-10:30 Room 1 | Crystal Ballroom 1+2, 3F, Lotte Hotel Busan
Yoonjung HEO

Korea University

Korea

"Mesh-Mediated Continuous Fascial Traction for Open Abdomen in a Device-Limited Setting"

Soon Ki MIN

Gachon University

Korea

"Practical Trauma Interventions in Action"

Seonpyo JANG

National Medical Center

Korea

"Management of CSF Leakage in Traumatic Dural Tears Not Amenable to Primary Repair"

Dong Hun KIM

Dankook University, Korea

Korea

"Management of Traumatic Abdominal Wall Hernia: A Case-Based Video Approach to Surgical Decision-Making"

[Symposium 2] Trauma System, Education

  • June 18, 13:00-14:30 Room 1 | Crystal Ballroom 1+2, 3F, Lotte Hotel Busan
Kyoungwon JUNG

Ajou University

Korea

"Achieving a Preventable Trauma Death Rate Below 10%: Have We Built a Robust Trauma System?"

Raj Kumar MENON

National University Hospital

Singapore

"Developing a National Injury Prevention Program"

Yuzaidi MOHAMAD

Hospital Sultanah Aminah

Malaysia

"Training Trauma Surgeons in Malaysia: Where Are We Now, and Where Should We Go?"

Heng Fu LIN

Far-Eastern Memorial Hospital

Taiwan

"The Evolution of Taiwan’s Trauma System: Past, Present, and Future"

[Symposium 3] Trauma System, Education

  • June 18, 13:00-14:30 Room 2 | Pearl Room, 3F, Lotte Hotel Busan
Jiye KIM

Yonsei University

Korea

"From Life-Saving to Life-Restoring: The Role of Reconstructive Surgery in Trauma Survivors"

Kyung Joo MAENG

Armed Forces Capital Hospital

Korea

"The Hidden Urgency: Managing Ocular Injuries in Poly-Trauma Patients"

Goojoo LEE

Seoul National University

Korea

"Back to the Life: Rehabilitation of Severe Trauma Patients"

[Symposium 4] ERAS in Trauma

  • June 18, 13:00-14:30 Room 3 | Emerald Room, 41F, Lotte Hotel Busan
Kyung-Hag LEE

National Medical Center

Korea

"Concept and Feasibility of ERAS in Trauma Patients"

Maru KIM

The Catholic University of Korea

Korea

"Overview of ERATIC and Barriers to Implementation"

[Symposium 5] Policy Session 1: Orthopedic Trauma in Korea

  • June 18, 14:30-16:00 Room 1 | Crystal Ballroom 1+2, 3F, Lotte Hotel Busan
Hyung Keun SONG

Ajou University

Korea

"Where Are We Now? Korea’s Trauma System through the Lens of Orthopedic Trauma"

Joon-Woo KIM

Kyungpook National University

Korea

"Is Orthopedic Trauma Surgery Essential Healthcare in Major Trauma?"

Yonghan CHA

Eulji University

Korea

"Who Will Operate? The Structural Workforce Crisis in Orthopedic Trauma"

Yong-Cheol YOON

Gachon University

Korea

"The More You Operate, the More You Lose: Structural Problems & Policy Synthesis"

[Symposium 6] Trauma Surgery 1

  • June 18, 14:30-16:00 Room 2 | Pearl Room, 3F, Lotte Hotel Busan
Ross DAVENPORT

Royal London Hospital

UK

"Contemporary Management of Blunt & Penetrating Cardiac Injury"

Li-Tserng TEO

Tan Tock Seng Hospital

Singapore

"Surgery and Provision of Clinical Care in Austere Environments or Under Resourced Areas"

Hiroyuki YOSHITAKE

Osaka Metropolitan University Trauma and Critical Care Center

Japan

"Surgical Decision-Making in Self-Inflicted Penetrating Neck Injuries: A Japanese Perspective in a Low Firearm Prevalence Setting"

Gi-ho MOON

Armed Forces Capital Hospital

Korea

"Damage Control Orthopedic Surgery"

[Symposium 7] Trauma Imaging

  • June 18, 14:30-16:00 Room 3 | Emerald Room, 41F, Lotte Hotel Busan
Yucai HONG

Zhejiang University

Korea

"Application of AI + AR in Trauma Care and Training"

Ho Hyung JUNG

Ajou University

Korea

"POCUS-Driven Trauma Care"

Han-Bit KIM

Soonchunhyang University

Korea

"Imaging for Cardiac Injury: POCUS or CT?"

Sanghyun SEO

Wonkwang University

Korea

"CT Findings Predicting the Need for Angioembolization in Solid Organ Injuries"

[Symposium 8] Debate Session

  • June 18, 16:20-17:50 Room 1 | Crystal Ballroom 1+2, 3F, Lotte Hotel Busan
Byungchul YU

Gachon University

Korea

"1. To Balloon or Not to Balloon: The REBOA Debate - Life-Saving Innovation"

Byung Hee KANG

Ajou University

Korea

"1. To Balloon or Not to Balloon: The REBOA Debate - Risky Illusion"

Seong Yup KIM

Yonsei University, Wonju

Korea

"2. Acute Care Surgery in Regional Trauma Center - Pros"

Hoonsung PARK

The Catholic University of Korea

Korea

"2. Acute Care Surgery in Regional Trauma Center - Cons"

[Symposium 9] Military Trauma

  • June 18, 16:20-17:50 Room 2 | Pearl Room, 3F, Lotte Hotel Busan
Tetsuro KIYOZUMI

National Defense Medical College

Japan

"Evolution of Frontline Combat Medical Training in the Japan Self-Defense Forces"

Hojun LEE

Armed Forces Capital Hospital

Korea

"Enhancing Trauma Readiness through U.S.-Korea Partnership"

Sungyub JEONG

Armed Forces Capital Hospital

Korea

"Development of a Damage Control Surgery Program for the Korean Armed Forces"

Joosuk AHN

Armed Forces Capital Hospital

Korea

"Shaping the Future of Trauma Care: From Generalists to Specialists in Damage Control Orthopedics"

[Symposium 10] Prehospital

  • June 18, 16:20-17:50 Room 3 | Emerald Room, 41F, Lotte Hotel Busan
Seonghwa LEE

University of Ulsan

Korea

"Challenges in Prehospital and Interfacility Trauma Transfer: Perspectives from an Emergency Physician at a Regional Trauma Center"

Tae-Hun LEE

Hallym University

Korea

"Limitations of Prehospital and Interfacility Transfer: Viewpoint of an Emergency Physician in a Non-Trauma Center"

Sung-hoon HWANG

Samsung Electronics EMS

Korea

"The Role of Corporate EMS Teams in the Prehospital Phase"

Jong-ho KIM

Gyeonggi-do Fire & Disaster Headquarters

Korea

"Disaster Reality and Response Strategies: A Fire Service Perspective"

[Symposium 11] Trauma Wound Management

  • June 19, 14:30-16:00 Room 1 | Crystal Ballroom 1+2, 3F, Lotte Hotel Busan
Hohyun KIM

Pusan National University

Korea

"Initial Management of Life Threatening Crushing Injuries"

Sang Wha KIM

Seoul National University

Korea

"Management of Infectious Wound"

Kyung-Chul MOON

Korea University

Korea

"Facial Trauma Reconstruction: Principles, Pitfalls, and Surgical Strategies"

Donghwan CHOI

Ajou University

Korea

"Management of Morel-Lavallée Lesion"

[Symposium 12] Interventional Radiology: Urologic Trauma

  • June 19, 09:00-10:30 Room 2 | Pearl Room, 3F, Lotte Hotel Busan
Dalsan YOU

University of Ulsan

Korea

"Management of Urologic Trauma"

Ji Hoon SHIN

University of Ulsan

Korea

"Interventional Radiology for Renal and Ureteral Injury"

Hoon KWON

Pusan National University

Korea

"Interventional Radiology for Bladder and Urethral Injuries"

[Symposium 13] Neurotrauma

  • June 19, 09:00-10:30 Room 3 | Emerald Room, 41F, Lotte Hotel Busan
Youngbo SHIM

Sungkyunkwan University

Korea

"Foundations of Neurocritical Care: Optimal Sedation Strategies for Patients with Traumatic Brain Injury"

Jung-Ook KIM

National Medical Center

Korea

"How to Use Osmotic Therapy in Traumatic Brain Injury: From Physiology to Practical Trauma Protocol"

Min Soo KIM

University of Ulsan

Korea

"Neuroprotective Strategies: Therapeutic Hypothermia in Patients with Traumatic Brain Injury"

[Symposium 14] Resuscitation and Critical Care

  • June 19, 13:00-14:30 Room 1 | Crystal Ballroom 1+2, 3F, Lotte Hotel Busan
Koji MORISHITA

Institute of Science Tokyo

Japan

"Toward Best Practices in the Hybrid Emergency Room: Balancing Benefit and Risk"

Aireen Patricia MADRID

Philippine College of Surgeons

Philippines

"Direct Peritoneal Resuscitation for Trauma and Establishing Trauma Centers in the Philippines"

Shih-Chi WU

China Medical University

Taiwan

"The Role of the Trauma Surgeon as an Intensivist in Surgical Critical Care"

Myunghun JANG

Pusan National University

Korea

"Dysphagia Management in Trauma ICU"

[Symposium 15] Thoracic Trauma: Management of Tracheobronchial Injuries

  • June 19, 13:00-14:30 Room 2 | Pearl Room, 3F, Lotte Hotel Busan
Youngwoong KIM

National Medical Center

Korea

"Traumatic Tracheobronchial Injury"

Jonghwan MOON

Ajou University

Korea

"Traumatic Bronchial injury"

Jonghee HAN

Chungbuk National University

Korea

"Non-Surgical Management of Tracheobronchial Injury"

Seon Uoo CHOI

Dept. of Trauma Surgery, Ulsan University Hospital

Korea

"VATS for Thoracic Trauma"

[Symposium 16] Trauma Survivor Session

  • June 19, 13:00-14:30 Room 3 | Emerald Room, 41F, Lotte Hotel Busan
Jin Yong JUN

University of Ulsan

Korea

"Psychiatric Support of Survivor"

Jeongho PYO

Youth Compensation and Military Counseling Center, Seoul Welfare Foundation

Korea

"A Story of Rising Again and Starting a New after a Landmine Explosion"

Yeanhee(Kenny) CHOO

Para Rowing Team, Netmarble

Korea

"Beyond Recovery, Finding the Strength to Live Again with Our Wounds - A Journey of Post-Traumatic Growth through Warrior PATHH"

Han LEE

Seoul Counseling Center for Young Disabled Veterans

Korea

"Recovery After War Trauma: Rebuilding Through Sport and Art - When Pain Was Not Avoided, Recovery Began"

[Symposium 17] Trauma Surgery 2

  • June 19, 14:30-16:00 Room 1 | Crystal Ballroom 1+2, 3F, Lotte Hotel Busan
William FULTON

NorthBay Health

USA

"Docking the Robot in Acute Care Surgery: A Global Paradigm Shift in Managing the Hostile Abdomen and Supporting the Trauma Patient"

Shokei MATSUMOTO

Saiseikai Yokohamashi Tobu Hospital, Japan

Japan

"Standardizing Preperitoneal Pelvic Packing (PPP): Clinical Utility and Practical Tips Based on Anatomical Mastery"

Yuzaidi MOHAMAD

Hospital Sultanah Aminah

Malaysia

"Emergency Thoracotomy: Why Every General Surgeon Must Be Prepared"

Dong Hun KIM

Dankook University

Korea

"A Big Challenge for Trauma Surgeon: Retrohepatic IVC Injury"

[Symposium 18] Anesthesia and Pain Management

  • June 19, 14:30-16:00 Room 2 | Pearl Room, 3F, Lotte Hotel Busan
Dong-Kyu LEE

Dongguk University

Korea

"Permissive Hypotension vs Organ Perfusion: How Low Can We Go?"

Jun Hyun KIM

Inje University

Korea

"Determinants of Rapid Infusion: Catheter, Fluid, and Flow Dynamics"

Hye-Min SOHN

Ajou University

Korea

"Helicopter to OR in Minutes: How?"

[Symposium 19] Emerging Trauma Surgeon's Forum: Hard Cases, Real Lessons

  • June 19, 14:30-16:00 Room 3 | Emerald Room, 41F, Lotte Hotel Busan
Joonwoo HAN

Armed Forces Capital Hostpital

Korea

"Emerging Trauma Surgeon's Forum: Hard Cases, Real Lessons"

Gun woo KIM

Kyungpook National University

Korea

"Beyond the Initial Impression: Real Lessons from Two Trauma Cases"

Hyunseok JANG

Chonnam National University

Korea

"From Extremes to Innovation: Lethal Physiology, Open Bellies, and Robotic Surgery"

Han Byol SONG

Gachon University

Korea

"High-Dose N-Acetylcysteine for Ischemic Hepatitis Following REBOA: A Case Report"

[Symposium 20] Policy Session 2

  • June 19, 16:10-17:40 Room 1 | Crystal Ballroom 1+2, 3F, Lotte Hotel Busan
Jungeun LEE

Korean Disease Control and Prevention Agency

Korea

"National Strategies for Injury Prevention and Control: The KDCA Approach

Chan Yong PARK

Seoul National University

Korea

"PARK Index: A NEW Benchmark for Preventable Trauma Deaths Based on Community Surveillance

Minseok SONG

POSTECH

Korea

"Regional Mortality Disparities and Transfer Network Analysis

Hang Joo CHO

The Catholic University of Korea

Korea

"Strategic Framework for Developing Community-Based Trauma Centers

Kangbin LEE

National Fire Agency

Korea

"Integrating Fire Department HEMS into Regional Trauma System

[KST-KOTA Joint Symposium 1] Fireside Talk: Pelvic Polytrauma Management - Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgeon’s Perspective

  • June 19, 13:00-14:40 Room 5 | Sapphire Room, 41F, Lotte Hotel Busan
Yong-Cheol YOON

Gachon University

Korea

"Case Discussion 1. The Dilemma of the Open Pelvis: Balancing Life-Saving Resuscitation and Definitive Orthopedic Reconstruction"

Sebeom JEON

Gachon University

Korea

"Case Discussion 1. The Dilemma of the Open Pelvis: Balancing Life-Saving Resuscitation and Definitive Orthopedic Reconstruction"

Hoonsung PARK

The Catholic University of Korea

Korea

"Case Discussion 2. Survivor after Vertical Shear Pelvic Ring Injury Without Immediate DCO"

You Seung CHUN

The Catholic University of Korea

Korea

"Case Discussion 2. Survivor after Vertical Shear Pelvic Ring Injury Without Immediate DCO"

Seung Je GO

Eulji University

Korea

"Case Discussion 3. Severe AP Compression Pelvic Injury with Common Iliac Artery Injury"

Yonghan CHA

Eulji University

Korea

"Case Discussion 3. Severe AP Compression Pelvic Injury with Common Iliac Artery Injury"

Hyung Keun SONG

Ajou University

Korea

"Case Discussion 4. Helicopter-Enabled Multidisciplinary Management in Complex Pelvic Polytrauma with Bilateral Femur Fractures and Vascular Injury"

Dongmin SEO

Ajou University

Korea

"Case Discussion 4. Helicopter-Enabled Multidisciplinary Management in Complex Pelvic Polytrauma with Bilateral Femur Fractures and Vascular Injury"

[KST-KOTA Joint Symposium 2] Open Fractures in the Elderly: Fix, Salvage, or Let Go?

  • June 19, 14:40-16:00 Room 5 | Room 5 | Sapphire Room, 41F, Lotte Hotel Busan
Sungho LEE

Cheju Halla General Hospital

Korea

"Case 1. Primary Hybrid Fixation for Geriatric Open Fractures: An Unconventional Construct for Soft Tissue Healing"

Wonseok CHOI

Korea University

Korea

"Case 2. Limb Salvage or Amputation? Decision-Making in Geriatric Open Fractures"

Won-Tae CHO

Ajou University

Korea

"Case 3. The Reality of Geriatric Open Fractures: Special Considerations of Treatment Strategy"

Seungyeob SAKONG

Ajou University

Korea

"Case 4. Age Is Not a Contraindication: Salvage Fix-and-Flap for Elderly Open Tibia Fractures"

[8th KANT Symposium 1] Unknown to Know: Reframing the Next Decade of Trauma Nursing

  • June 19, 09:00-10:30 Room 4 | Crystal Ballroom 3, 3F, Lotte Hotel Busan
Sora KIM

Ajou University Hospital

Korea

"Stepwise Review of Early Resuscitation Experience and Strategies for Standardization"

Hye-jeong HA

Ulsan University Hospital

Korea

"UUH TICU: A 10-Year Journey, A 10-Year Leap"

Min SO

Wonju Severance Christian Hospital

Korea

"Expanding the Role of Trauma Wards and Post-Resuscitation Care"

Kwang Kyun LIM

Chungbuk National University Hospital

Korea

"The Role of Trauma Nurses in the Evolving Trauma Care System"

[8th KANT Symposium 2] Perioperative Nursing Care for Trauma Patients

  • June 19, 13:00-14:30 Room 4 | Crystal Ballroom 3, 3F, Lotte Hotel Busan
Joon Bum KIM

Kangbuk Samsung Hospital

Korea

"Nursing Care after Neurosurgical Procedures"

Moo-Seong KIM

Ulsan University Hospital

Korea

"Postoperative Nursing for Thoracic Trauma Patients"

Dongju KIM

Uijeongbu St. Mary’s Hospital

Korea

"Abdominal Trauma Surgery: Key Nursing Considerations"

Myung-Jin JANG

Gachon University Gil Medical Center

Korea

"Pelvic and Extremity Trauma Surgery: Nursing Care across the Continuum"

[8th KANT Symposium 3] Traumatic Wound Nursing Management

  • June 19, 14:30-16:00 Room 4 | Crystal Ballroom 3, 3F, Lotte Hotel Busan
Hae-Jun BAEK

Chungbuk National University Hospital

Korea

"Early Wound Assessment and Intervention: Critical Priorities for Trauma Nurses"

Sang-Nam LEE

Eulji University Hospital

Korea

"Advanced Wound Management Strategies in Trauma Care"

Junghoon WANG

Armed Forces Capital Hospital

Korea

"Advanced Burn Wound Care for Trauma Nurses"

Ji Yun LEE

Korean Association for Nurses of Trauma

Korea

"Toward Standardized Trauma Wound Nursing Practice"

Luncheon Symposium 1

  • June 18, 12:10-13:00 Room 1 | Crystal Ballroom 1+2, 3F, Lotte Hotel Busan
Jae Hun KIM

Pusan National University

Korea

"Balancing Empiric Coverage and De-escalation in Trauma and Surgical Infection: Practical Use of Piperacillin/Tazobactam and Moxifloxacin"

Luncheon Symposium 2

  • June 19, 12:10-13:00 Room 1 | Crystal Ballroom 1+2, 3F, Lotte Hotel Busan
Hun-Joo KIM

Department of Neurosurgery, National Medical Center

Korea

"Travel through the Middle East"