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6TH CONGRESS OF ASIA-PACIFIC SOCIETY OF THYROID SURGERY (APTS 2026)

& 8TH SOHNSS ENT CONGRESS

Strengthening Global Collaborations for Equitable Care

9 - 12 April 2026 | Academia, Singapore

Transoral Endoscopic Thyroidectomy Workshop
Ultrasound Workshop & Radiofrequency Ablation Workshop

PRE-CONGRESS WORKSHOPS

8 April 2026 | Academia, Singapore

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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 Workshop & Radiofrequency Ablation Workshop

PRE-CONGRESS

8 April 2026 | Academia, Singapore

WELCOME

We are excited to welcome you to the 6th Congress of the Asia-Pacific Society of Thyroid Surgery (APTS 2026) and 8th SOHNSS ENT Congress, to be held from 9 - 12 April 2026 in Singapore. This joint congress will serve as a premier platform for leading experts, clinicians, and researchers in thyroid surgery and ENT to connect, exchange insights, and explore the latest innovations and advancements in both fields.

PRE-CONGRESS WORKSHOPS

WEDNESDAY, 8 APRIL 2026

We are pleased to announce that the Transoral Endoscopic Thyroidectomy Workshop and Ultrasound & Thyroid Ablation Workshop will take place on Wednesday, 8 April 2026 as part of the APTS-SOHNSS 2026. These workshops offer participants the opportunity to gain hands-on experience, deepen their knowledge, and interact with leading experts in the field.

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More details on the workshops available below:

ANNOUNCEMENTS

EXPERIENCE APTS 2026

Get a glimpse of what awaits you in Singapore

Call For Abstracts

Preliminary Programme Available!

Registration

  • Opening in October - stay tuned for updates!

WELCOME

We are excited to welcome you to the 6th Congress of the Asia-Pacific Society of Thyroid Surgery (APTS 2026) and 8th SOHNSS ENT Congress, to be held from 9 - 12 April 2026 in Singapore. This joint congress will serve as a premier platform for leading experts, clinicians, and researchers in thyroid surgery and ENT to connect, exchange insights, and explore the latest innovations and advancements in both fields.

PRE-CONGRESS WORKSHOPS

WEDNESDAY, 8 APRIL 2026

We are pleased to announce that the Transoral Endoscopic Thyroidectomy Workshop and Ultrasound & Thyroid Ablation Workshop will take place on Wednesday, 8 April 2026 as part of the APTS-SOHNSS 2026. These workshops offer participants the opportunity to gain hands-on experience, deepen their knowledge, and interact with leading experts in the field.

​​

More details on the workshops available below:

ANNOUNCEMENTS

EXPERIENCE APTS 2026

Get a glimpse of what awaits you in Singapore

Call For Abstracts

Preliminary Programme Available!

Registration

  • Opening in October - stay tuned for updates!

6TH CONGRESS OF ASIA-PACIFIC SOCIETY OF THYROID SURGERY (APTS 2026)

PROGRAMME

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DAY 1 – THURSDAY, 9 APRIL 2026

Programme schedule follows Singapore Time (GMT+8)

07:00 - 08:00 | Concourse | Level 1

​REGISTRATION

08:00 - 08:30 | The NAK Auditorium | Level 1

OPENING CEREMONY & WELCOME ADDRESS

08:30 - 09:30 | The NAK Auditorium | Level 1

PLENARY 1

INTEREST, The International Association of Endocrine Surgeon (IAES) Outreach Programme

09:30 - 10:00 | Concourse | Level 1

COFFEE / TEA BREAK

PARALLEL SESSION

10:00 - 12:00 

MANAGEMENT OFRECURRENT & SUPERIORLARYNGEAL NERVE​

  1. Continuous Vs Intermittent Nerve Monitoring: Which is Better?

  2. Do All Encased Nerve Have to Be Sacrificed in Thyroid / Parathyroid Cancer Surgery?

  3. Is Pre-Operative Stroboscopic Assessment Necessary for all Thyroid Surgeries?

  4. QOL Improvement and Voice Outcome with Intra-Operative or Early Post-Operative Intervention for RLN Injury

  5. Can We Really Restore High Tone Voice with EBSLN Nerve Repair?

PARALLEL SESSION

10:00 - 12:00 

MANAGEMENT OF THYROID NODULES

Case Presentation

  1. Are Cytologically Benign Thyroid Nodules Truly Benign?

  2. Role of Molecular Markers in Indeterminate Nodules

  3. Beyond Genomics: Artificial Intelligence-Powered Diagnostics for Indeterminate Thyroid Nodule

  4. Ablation For Indeterminate Nodules: Is It Safe?

Case Discussion

PARALLEL SESSION

10:00 - 12:00 

GLOBAL OUTREACH FORUM (HYBRID MODEL)

  1. Panel Discussion: Current State of Care and Unmet Needs in Asia Pacific Region

  2. Breakout Discussion (2 Rooms):

    • Training Models to Groom Safe Thyroid Surgeons

    • Establishing Multidisciplinary Thyroid Cancer Care In LMIC

    • Building & Sustaining Patient Education and Support Networks

Consolidation and Exchange of Discussion

PARALLEL SESSION

10:00 - 12:00 

FREE PAPER SESSION 1

PARALLEL SESSION

10:00 - 12:00 

FREE PAPER SESSION 2

12:00 - 13:00 | Concourse | Level 1

LUNCH

13:00 - 14:00 | The NAK Auditorium | Level 1

LUNCH SYMPOSIUM

14:00 - 15:00 | The NAK Auditorium | Level 1

PLENARY 2

Choosing Surveillance Over Surgery in Low-Risk Thyroid Cancers, a Cost-Effective Alternative

15:00 - 15:30 | Concourse | Level 1

COFFEE / TEA BREAK

PARALLEL SESSION

15:30 - 17:30

GRAVE'S DISEASE

  1. Treatment Options in Graves’ Disease, Who to Choose for Surgery?

  2. Strategies For Pre-Operative Optimisation of Graves’ Disease

  3. Thyroid Eye Disease 101

  4. Managing Hypothyroidism After Thyroidectomy – Beyond Levothyroxine

Case Discussion

PARALLEL SESSION

15:30 - 17:30

THYROID IMAGING / ABLATION

  1. Advances in Thyroid Imaging

  2. Role of Artificial Intelligence in Thyroid Nodule Risk Stratification

  3. Ultrasound Anatomy of the Neck – What to Watch Out for During Percutaneous Ablations

  4. Thyroid Ablation – Benign Nodules and Beyond

PARALLEL SESSION

15:30 - 17:30

GLOBAL OUTREACH FORUM (HYBRID MODEL)

  1. Panel Discussion: Capacity Building and Sustaining Impact in Diverse Settings

  2. Lightning Talk: Challenges Faced by Existing Outreach Programmes

  3. Role of NGO in Successful Outreach Programme

  4. Innovation in Thyroid Outreach Programme

Closing Remark & Call To Action

PARALLEL SESSION

15:30 - 17:30

FREE PAPER SESSION 3

PARALLEL SESSION

15:30 - 17:30

FREE PAPER SESSION 4

17:30 - 19:00 | Concourse | Level 1

WELCOME RECEPTION

19:00

END OF DAY 1

REGISTRATION

Limited seats available!
Registration is confirmed upon receipt of payment on a first-come, first-served basis.​

Register for the Workshop​

PROGRAMME

WEDNESDAY, 8 APRIL 2026

Programme schedule follows Singapore Time (GMT+8)

08:00 - 08:30

REGISTRATION

08:30 - 08:50

INTRODUCTION AND INDICATIONS FOR TRANSORAL THYROIDECTOMY (TOETVA)

08:50 - 09:10

STEPS OF TRANSORAL THYROIDECTOMY

09:10 - 09:30

TIPS & TRICKS IN TOETVA INCLUDING NERVE MONITORING

09:30 - 09:50

TOETVA – THE SINGAPORE EXPERIENCE

09:50 - 10:10

ROBOTIC TOETVA

10:10 - 11:00

COFFE / TEA BREAK

11:00 - 12:00

SETUP AND DEMONSTRATION OF TOETVA (CADAVERIC)

12:00 - 13:00

LUNCH

13:00 - 16:00

CADAVERIC DISSECTION

15:00 - 15:30

COFFEE / TEA BREAK

16:00 

CERTIFICATE PRESENTATION

16:30

END

This programme is correct as of the latest update and may be modified without prior notice.

DAY 2 – FRIDAY, 10 APRIL 2026

Programme schedule follows Singapore Time (GMT+8)

07:30 - 08:30 | Concourse | Level 1

REGISTRATION

08:30 - 09:30 | The NAK Auditorium | Level 1

PLENARY 3

​ATA Guidelines Update on DTC

09:30 - 10:00 | Concourse | Level 1

COFFEE / TEA BREAK

PARALLEL SESSION

10:00 - 12:00

LOCALLY ADVANCED DTC

  1. Choice of Pre-Operative Imaging for Locally Advanced DTC

  2. Management of Tracheal and Esophageal Invasion in Locally Advanced DTC

  3. Role of Neoadjuvant Therapy for Locally Advanced DTC

  4. Role of Adjuvant RT in Locally Advanced DTC

PARALLEL SESSION

10:00 - 12:00

RAI REFRACTORY DIFFERENTIATED THYROID CANCER

Case Presentation

  1. Redifferentiation Therapy

    • Mechanisms of Radioiodine Resistance

    • Current Redifferentiation Strategies: MEK Inhibitors, BRAF Inhibitors

    • Patient Selection and Practical Considerations for Implementation

  2. Neoadjuvant and 1st  Line Systemic Treatment in RAI Refractory DTC

    • Available Systemic Options: VEGFR TKI, Targeted Options Eg, BRAF V600e Directed, RET, NTRK

    • Management of Adverse Events

    • Role of Neoadjuvant Treatment

  3. Beyond Lenvatinib in RAI Refractory DTC

    • 2nd Line Options

    • Novel Therapeutic Approaches Including IO, and Novel Molecular Combinations, Antibody Drug Conjugates Etc

Case Discussion

PARALLEL SESSION

10:00 - 12:00

REMOTE ACCESS / MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGERY

  1. Role of Minimally Invasive Surgery in Thyroid Cancer

  2. Single-Port Experience in Transoral Thyroid Surgery

  3. Complications of Minimally Invasive Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery: How to Avoid Them?

  4. Simulation for Teaching MIS Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery

  5. Tips and Tricks for Robotic Application in Thyroid / Parathyroid Surgery: Setting Yourself Up for Success

PARALLEL SESSION

10:00 - 12:00

FREE PAPER SESSION 5

PARALLEL SESSION

10:00 - 12:00

FREE PAPER SESSION 6

12:00 - 13:00 | Concourse | Level 1

LUNCH

13:00 - 14:00 | The NAK Auditorium | Level 1

LUNCH SYMPOSIUM

14:00 - 15:00 | The NAK Auditorium | Level 1

PLENARY 4

Thyroid Cancer Genomic Landscape

15:00 - 15:30 | Concourse | Level 1

COFFEE / TEA BREAK

PARALLEL SESSION

15:30 - 17:30 

ALLIED HEALTH SESSION

PARALLEL SESSION

15:30 - 17:30 

ANAPLASTIC THYROID CANCER

Case Presentation

  1. ATC Management – Surgeon Perspective

    • Role of Surgery in ATC

    • Patient Selection

    • Timing of Surgery

    • How to Get More Patients to Surgery (Neoadjuvant)

  2. ATC Management – Radiation Oncologist Perspective

    • Role of RT

    • Patient Selection

    • Timing of RT

  3. How RT Is Given

  4. ATC Management – Medical Oncologist Perspective

    • BRAF MT

    • BRAF WT

Case Discussion

PARALLEL SESSION

15:30 - 17:30 

VIDEO SESSION

Case Presentation

  1. One Hour Video Session: How Do I Do It? (Transoral Thyroidectomy)

  2. One Hour Video Session: How Do I Do It? (Single-Port Thyroidectomy and Neck Dissection)

PARALLEL SESSION

15:30 - 17:30 

POSTER SESSION 1

PARALLEL SESSION

15:30 - 17:30 

POSTER SESSION 2

Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel Singapore | Grand Ballroom | Level 4

GALA DINNER & AWARDS

END OF DAY 2

DAY 3 – FRIDAY, 10 APRIL 2026

Programme schedule follows Singapore Time (GMT+8)

07:30 - 08:30 | Concourse | Level 1

REGISTRATION

08:30 - 09:30 | The NAK Auditorium | Level 1

PLENARY 5

Management of Differentiated Thyroid Cancer – An Asian Perspective

09:30 - 10:00 | Concourse | Level 1

COFFEE / TEA BREAK

PARALLEL SESSION

10:00 - 12:00

PARATHYROID SURGERY

  1. Multimodality Imaging for Primary Hyperparathyroidism

  2. Efficacy and Safety of RFA in Primary and Tertiary Hyperparathyroidism

  3. Parathyroid Carcinoma: Challenges in Diagnosis, Surgical Management and Post-Operative Surveillance?

  4. Non-Surgical Management of Hyperparathyroidism

PARALLEL SESSION

10:00 - 12:00

MEDULLARY THYROID CANCER

Case Presentation

  1. Genetic Considerations for MTC

  2. Therapeutic Landscape of MTC

    • Updates on TKIs (Selpercatinib, Cabozantinib, Vandetanib)

    • Management of Adverse Events

    • Novel Therapeutic Approaches

  3. Surgical Approach to Sporadic and Hereditary MTC

Case Discussion

PARALLEL SESSION

10:00 - 12:00

SOCIETY SESSION

  • APTS Session

PARALLEL SESSION

10:00 - 12:00

NURSING SESSION

12:00 - 13:00 | Concourse | Level 1

LUNCH

13:00 - 14:00 | The NAK Auditorium | Level 1

LUNCH SYMPOSIUM

14:00 - 15:00 | The NAK Auditorium | Level 1

PLENARY 6

The Gamechanger: Can AI Enable Equitable Healthcare Provision?

15:00 - 15:30 | Concourse | Level 1

COFFEE / TEA BREAK

PARALLEL SESSION

15:30 - 17:30 

NAVIGATING POSTSURGICAL HYPOCALCAEMIA: STRATEGIES FROM PREOPERATIVE RISK TO LONG-TERM RECOVERY

  1. Postsurgical Hypoparathyroidism – Prevalence, Predictors & Risk Factors

  2. Optimizing Parathyroid Health: Strategies To Minimize Postsurgical Hypoparathyroidism:

    • Surgical Perspective

    • Medical Perspective

  3. Managing Postsurgical Hypoparathyroidism: Acute Stabilization to Emerging Long-Term Therapies

  4. Long-Term Comorbidities & Quality of Life

PARALLEL SESSION

15:30 - 17:30 

SOCIETY SESSION

MDT Session 1

  1. Japan Association of Endocrine Surgeons

  2. Korean Society of Head and Neck Surgery

  3. Taiwan Association of Endocrine Surgeons

  4. Taiwan Laryngological Association

MDT Session 2

  1. Japan Society for Head and Neck Surgery

  2. Korean Association of Endocrine Surgeons

  3. Taiwan Head and Neck Society

PARALLEL SESSION

15:30 - 17:30 

SOCIETY SESSION

MDT Session 3 

  1. Indian Society of Thyroid Surgeons

  2. Philippine Thyroid Association

  3. Thai Society of Head and Neck Oncology

 IFHNOS Presentation on Global Online Fellowship (GOLF) 

17:30 - 18:00 | The NAK Auditorium | Level 1

CLOSING CEREMONY

​18:00

END OF DAY 3

This programme is correct as of the latest update and may be modified without prior notice.

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PROF QUAN-YANG DUH

University of California San Francisco

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Augusta University

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University of California San Francisco

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UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine, USA

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Duke University School of Medicine and Duke-NUS, USA

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Massachusetts General Hospital / Harvard Medical School, USA

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