2026 International Symposium on
Minimally Invasive Breast Surgery
To foster international academic dialogue, clinical standardization, and collaborative research in minimally invasive breast oncology, the China Health Science and Technology Promotion Association (CHSTPA) convenes the 2026 International Symposium on Minimally Invasive Breast Surgery on October 30–31, 2026 in Chongqing, China. The symposium highlights Vacuum-Assisted Breast Biopsy (VABB), autologous oncoplastic reconstruction, robotic/endoscopic surgery, ultrasound-guided interventions, and multinational multicenter real-world evidence registries.
Core Scientific Topics
Advancing surgical techniques, standardized clinical pathways, and multinational multicenter research collaboration in breast disease
Dual-OR Live Surgical Demonstrations
On October 30, simultaneous live operative broadcasts from dual operating suites will showcase NSM + DIEP flap autologous reconstruction, endoscopic/robotic prosthetic reconstruction, vacuum-assisted breast biopsy (VABB), and oncoplastic breast-conserving techniques with real-time multinational panel interaction.
Multilateral Academic Dialogue
Convening 23 distinguished breast surgical oncologists, reconstructive specialists, and interventional radiologists from prominent oncology institutes and university hospitals to share clinical expertise and advanced minimally invasive practice.
Specialty Discipline Tour
An in-depth on-site visit to the Breast Tumor Center of Chongqing University Cancer Hospital, touring day surgery suites, outpatient diagnostic units, infusion facilities, ductoscopy laboratories, and MDT/GCP clinical research units.
VABB Standards & Multicenter Registry
In-depth discussions on international clinical guidelines and indication expansion for vacuum-assisted breast biopsy (VABB), establishing an international multicenter real-world clinical database to advance scientific collaboration.
Symposium Chairs
Co-chaired by distinguished Chinese and international leaders in breast surgical oncology
Prof. Xiaohua Zeng
Director, Breast Tumor Center, Chongqing University Cancer Hospital
Chair, Breast Disease Professional Committee, China Health Science and Technology Promotion Association
Overseeing the overall symposium academic planning, presiding over live surgical demonstrations, and delivering keynote addresses on "Clinical Capacity Building of Modern Breast Tumor Centers" and "New Horizons in Post-Mastectomy Breast Reconstruction".
Prof. Shui Wang
Former President & Special Term Professor, Jiangsu Cancer Hospital
Vice President, China Health Science and Technology Promotion Association
Dedicated pioneer in minimally invasive breast surgery standardization and medical education; providing symposium leadership and presiding over the opening academic sessions and guideline consensus deliberations.
Vladislav Aleksandrovich Odintsov
Chief Physician & Medical Director, Clinic Odintsova, St. Petersburg
Head of the Visiting Foreign Expert Delegation
Leading European breast oncology and interventional sonography specialist; leading the visiting expert delegation, delivering the keynote lecture on "Prevention of Complications in Ultrasound-Guided Breast Interventions", and participating in multilateral clinical panel discussions.
Invited Faculty & Speakers
23 prominent breast surgeons, radiologists, and oncologists from leading tertiary medical centers and universities
Symposium Agenda
Two full days of live operative demonstrations, hospital discipline exchange, and 6 thematic academic sessions
Opening Ceremony & Welcome Addresses
Welcome addresses by Symposium Presidents, Leaders of Health Authorities, and Host Institutions.
Surgical Case Presentation
Operative Demonstration and Explanation
NSM + DIEP Flap Immediate Breast Reconstruction
Nipple-sparing mastectomy (NSM) combined with microvascular deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap harvest, vascular anastomosis, and oncoplastic shaping.
President Summary & Wrap-Up
Summary: Prof. Xiaohua Zeng (曾晓华) · Moderator: Prof. Xin Zhou (周鑫)
Hospital Specialty Discipline Tour & Clinical Exchange
The Chinese and international delegation will visit the Breast Tumor Center at Chongqing University Cancer Hospital to exchange best practices in specialized unit operations, quality standards, and clinical discipline construction:
Opening Ceremony & Welcome Addresses
Welcome addresses by Symposium Presidents, Leaders of Health Authorities, and Host Institutions.
Section 1: Breast Reconstruction Updates & Screening Models
Section 2: Precision Diagnosis & Guided Biopsy Innovations
Section 3: Axillary Management, VABB Paradigm & Ablation
Section 4: Interventional Sonography & Complication Prevention
Section 5: Oncoplastic Techniques & Reconstructive Surgery
Section 6: Advanced VABB Complication Management & Healthcare Systems
Special Presentation: VABB Guidelines & Explorations
Symposium: International VABB Multicenter Database
Establishing unified international multi-center registries, standardized clinical indication taxonomies, and multi-national collaborative data governance for vacuum-assisted breast biopsy.
Closing Ceremony & Summary Remarks
Official closing addresses and closing remarks by Symposium Leadership.
Venue & Travel Guide
Guidian Hall, Orid International Hotel, Chongqing, China
Orid International Hotel, Chongqing
Address: No. 107 Songshi North Road, Yubei District, Chongqing, China (中国 · 重庆市渝北区松石北路107号)
Main Conference Room: Guidian Hall (桂殿厅). Registration and document distribution will take place in the main lobby entrance on October 30 from 08:00 CST.
Chongqing University Cancer Hospital
Destination for the Day 1 afternoon Specialty Discipline Tour (Shapingba District, Chongqing)
Chongqing University Cancer Hospital Breast Tumor Center is an internationally recognized clinical excellence and training center in China, featuring specialized day surgery pathways, advanced microvascular DIEP reconstruction, and extensive VABB clinical protocols.
Official chartered shuttle buses will be arranged between Orid International Hotel and Chongqing University Cancer Hospital on October 30 for all registered delegates.
Delegates will depart from Orid Hotel lobby at 13:30 on October 30. Return transport to the hotel for the evening banquet will depart at 17:15.
Symposium Secretariat & Inquiries
For conference inquiries, travel logistics, international invitations, and accommodations