Reflections from #APHPBA2025: Innovation, Collaboration, and the Future of Liver and Pancreatic Surgery

The Asian-Pacific Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association (A-PHPBA) 2025 Congress was held from 28-31st October 28, 2025, in Bangkok, Thailand. This landmark gathering brought together surgeons, researchers, and educators from across the world to discuss advances in liver, pancreas, and biliary surgery. The congress was organized under the leadership of Assoc. Prof. Dr. Anon Chotirosniramit, President of the Thai HPB Association and Chairman of the A-PHPBA 2025 Organizing Committee, providing a platform to share expertise, foster mentorship, and celebrate collaboration across the region.

Modern surgery is no longer defined only by technical mastery. The field of hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB) surgery—which addresses complex diseases of the liver, pancreas, and biliary system—is entering an era shaped by artificial intelligence, molecular medicine, and robotic-assisted procedures. These technologies are redefining how surgeons plan operations, operate with precision, and evaluate outcomes. Yet, beyond the scalpel, a new culture is emerging: one of collaboration, mentorship, and shared learning.