Dear Colleagues and Friends,
On behalf of the organizing committee, it is our great honor and pleasure to invite you to join us for the 8th World Congress of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery and Techniques (WCMISST-2026)-a global gathering dedicated to advancing innovation, collaboration, and excellence in spine care.
Join us together in welcoming you to what promises to be a transformative event.
WCMISST has long been a platform where pioneering ideas and breakthrough techniques in minimally invasive spine surgery are shared and shaped. As we prepare for WCMISST-2026, we reaffirm our commitment to creating a congress that fosters scientific rigor, clinical relevance, and global inclusivity. Year-2026, we are placing particular emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration, emerging technologies, AI-driven solutions, and the integration of translational research into surgical practice.
Our diverse program will feature world-renowned faculty, hands-on workshops, industry innovation forums, and sessions designed to build consensus on some of the most pressing challenges in spine surgery today. We are especially excited to expand our reach this year with new voices and perspectives from across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and the Americas.
WCMISST-2026 is not just a congress-it is a movement. We invite you to bring your expertise, your curiosity, and your passion for advancing patient care to this vibrant international community.
We look forward to seeing you there.
With warm regards,
Prof. Gun Choi
Executive Director, WCMISST-2026
Prof. Kai-Uwe Lewandrowski
President, WCMISST 2026
Dr. Morgan P. Lorio
Scientific Program Director, WCMISST-2026
Prof. Kenneth Blum (Founding President of USG United Scientific Group)
Chair, Translational Science & Innovation, WCMISST-2026
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Kai-Uwe Lewandrowski, MD
Associate Research Professor Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Arizona, Banner Medical Center, Tucson, Arizona, USA
Division Personalized Pain Research and Education, Center for Advanced Spine Care of Southern Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, USA
Full Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Department of Orthopaedics, Fundación Universitaria Sanitas, Bogotá D.C., Colombia
President Interamerican Society For Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (SICCMI)
Sang Ho Lee (Korea)
Anthony Yeung (USA)
Pil Sun Choi (Brazil)
Daniel Gastambide (France)
Gun Choi (Korea)
Yue Zhou (China)
Koichi Sairyo (Japan)
In collaboration with the Korean Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Society (KOMISS) and the United Scientific Group (USG), this year’s congress continues its tradition of excellence in advancing minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS). WCMISST 2026 brings together a global community of spine surgeons, researchers, and healthcare professionals who are passionate about innovation, precision, and improving patient outcomes.
Since its launch in 2008, the World Congress of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery and Techniques (WCMISST) has evolved into a globally recognized platform for advancing the science and practice of minimally invasive spine surgery. Spanning six successful editions across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia, the congress has consistently brought together world-renowned spine surgeons, researchers, and industry innovators.
Each edition has focused on the latest developments in minimally invasive techniques, surgical technologies, and clinical outcomes. From foundational concepts and image-guided navigation to robotics, regenerative therapies, and real-time surgical demonstrations, WCMISST has served as a catalyst for knowledge exchange and international collaboration. The congress has played a pivotal role in shaping the future of spine care, fostering a global community committed to improving patient outcomes through innovation and education.
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