12th Asia Pacific Symposium on Cochlear Implants and Related SciencesDate November 27-30, 2019 (Wed-Sat)

Venue Keio Plaza Hotel (Tokyo, Japan)2-21 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku, Tokyo

President Tatsuya Yamasoba, MD, PhDProfessor, Department of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo

November 27-30, 2019

Late November in Tokyo is one of the most beautiful seasons to visit, see the colorful

scenery by nature and artificial lights throughout the city!

The Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo is the ideal location to explore the delights of the city of

Tokyo. Only minutes away from the most popular shopping and entertainment spots in

Shinjuku, with stunning views over central Tokyo. It also has easy access to popular tourist locations like Akihabara, Shibuya,

Ginza and even Yokohama. There’s really no better location.

Airport Access

From / To Narita International AirportBy Airport Limousine BusDuration: approx.120 minutes.

By Narita Express NFXDuration: approx. 81 minutes.

From / To Haneda AirportBy Airport Limousine BusDuration: approx. 70 minutes.

By Keikyu Line/ JR Yamanote LineFrom Haneda Airport, take the Keikyu Line to Shinagawa Station and change trains to the JR Yamanote Line that goes in the direction of Shibuya. Get off at Shinjuku Station. It takes about a 5 minute walk from the west exit of Shinjuku Station to the hotel

By TrainShinjuku Station: JR, Tokyo Metro SubwayMarunouchi Line, Toei Shinjuku Line, Keio Line and Odakyu LineToei Oedo Line: Tochomae Station

By TaxiTime required is approximately 45-60 minutes. Fare to be around JPY 8,000-12,000.

Honorary CommitteeIwao HonjoYasuya NomuraKimitaka KagaJuichi Ito

PresidentTatsuya Yamasoba

SecretaryAkinori KashioYu Matsumoto

Organizing CommitteeKatsumi DoiAkira HaraNaohito HatoTetsuo HimiEiko HirotaArata HoriiTetsuo IkezonoKen ItoSatoshi IwasakiSeiji KakehataAkinobu KakigiYukio KatoriAtsushi KawanoTadashi KitaharaHitome KobayashiHiromi KojimaKozo Kumakawa

Shingo MurakamiYasushi NaitoTakashi NakagawaKazunori NishizakiKaoru OgawaKoichi OmoriTakeshi OshimaHiroaki SatoMasafumi SakagamiMasae ShiromaMichihiko SoneMitsuya SuzukiHaruo TakahashiTetsuya TonoHiromi UedaShin-ichi Usami

APSCI2019 Local Organizing Committee

Call for PapersAbstract submission opens: April 1 to August 20, 2019 (tentative)

Presentation StylePaperPaper or posterPoster only

Abstract Topics (tentative)Cochlear ImplantationHearing Aid BAHA, Middle ear implantAudiology (sensorineural hearing loss, tinnitus, genetics)Vestibular implant (electrical stimulation)Basic Science General Otology and Neuro-otology Miscellaneous

Active Middle Ear Implants RevisitedApproach to Asymetric Hearing Loss in ChildrenApproach to Late Onset Hearing Loss in ChildrenApproach to Single Sided DeafnessArt of Hearing: PreservationArt of Hearing: RegenerationAuditory Brain Stem Implantation in AdultsAuditory Brain Stem Implantation in ChildrenAuditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder: Decision Making and ResultsBilateral Cochlear Implantation in the Developing Countries: How to Deal with the Approval ProcessBilateral Implantation in Adolescents and Adults. Is It Universally Rational?Bone Anchored Hearing AidsCentral Auditory Processing Disorders in ChildrenChallenges in Cochlear Implant SurgeryChanging Deaf Society: Effect of Cochlear ImplantationCochlear Implant Decision Making in Young Children. Objective Tests vs Behavioural TestsCochlear Implant in Adolescence: Consequences for Short - Term and Long - Term UsersCochlear Implantation in Children Living in Multicultural and Multilingual EnvironmentsCochlear Implantation in Chronic Otitis Media CasesCochlear Implantation in ElderlyCochlear Implantation in Far East Asian and Pacific CountriesCochlear Implantation in Labyrinth AbnormalitiesCochlear Implantation in Multi-Handicapped ChildrenCochlear Implantation in Older Children Lacking Oral Language DevelopmentCochlear Implantation in Post-Meningitic DeafnessCochlear Implantation in West Asian and African CountriesEar Canal Atresia: Which Technique Should Be Chosen for Hearing RehabilitationElectroacoustic (Hybrid) Stimulation: Long - Term ResultsElectroacoustic Stimulation in ChildrenFamily EducationFuture of Auditory ImplantsGenetic Screening: When and to Whom?Genetics of Adult Onset Hearing LossHearing Balance and Cognition in Elderly

Hyperacusis and Functional Hearing LossImplantable Device Choices for Chronic Otitis Media. When, How and Why?Intraoperative Electrophysiological Measurements in Auditory ImplantsLong - Term Outcomes of Different Rehabilitation Modalities in Bony Labyrinth AbnormalitiesManagement of Current Peripheral Vestibular DisordersManagement of Intractable TinnitusManagement of the Facial Nerve in Petrous Bone LesionsMusic Appreciation and Cochlear ImplantsNarrow Internal Auditory Canal: Cochlear Implant vs Brainstem ImplantNew Fitting Modalities in Cochlear Implantation: Surgical and Audiological ConsiderationsNovel Technologies in Cochlear ImplantationPre-Implant RehabilitationPsychosocial Development of Children Implanted at Young AgesRadiological Evaluation for Auditory ImplantsRationale of Bilateral Implantation in ChildrenRevision Surgery and ReimplantationSingle Sided Deafness in ChildrenSpeech Development of the ImplantéeSubjective TinnitusSurgical Approaches to Lateral Skull Base and Cerebello Pontine AngleSurgical Complications of Cochlear ImplantationTechnical Modifications in Cochlear Implant SurgeryThe Brain of the ImplantéeTinnitus and Cochlear ImplantationTranscanal Approach to Petrous Bone LesionsTreatment Strategies for Advanced OtosclerosisUniversal Neonatal Hearing Screening: Effects on Cochlear Implant ProgramsValue of Assistive Devices in Auditory RehabilitationValue of Cortical Evoked Potentials in Auditory ImplantsVestibular Functions after Cochlear ImplantationVestibular Implants: Current Status and the FutureVestibular Rehabilitation after Oto-Neurological Procedures

Scientific Topics (tentative)

Program at a Glance (tentative)

Nov 27 Nov 28 Nov 29 Nov 30Morning Sponsored Seminar Opening Ceremony

Scientific ProgramScientific Program Scientific Program

Lunch Time Luncheon Seminar Luncheon Seminar Luncheon Seminar

Afternoon Sponsored Seminar Scientific Program Board Meeting

Scientific Program Scientific Program

Sponsored Seminar Scientific Program Scientific Program Closing Ceremony

Evening Welcome Reception Presidential Dinner Gala Dinner

Post-Congress Tour

Hakone, hot spring and resort area tourNov 30-Dec 1 (one night two days)

Hakone has been one of Japan’s most popular hot spring for both Japanese and international Visitors.Delegates can experience the Japanese traditional resort area with hot spring and beautiful scenery, and take a cruise on Hakone’s famous summer retreat Lake Ashi to see Mt.Fuji.

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