Obituary

We announce the passing of Professor Jiří Šnajdauf, an outstanding physician, pediatric surgeon, teacher, and mentor who profoundly shaped Czech and Czechoslovak pediatric surgery.

A pioneer in Turkey, he was instrumental in establishing pediatric surgery services at Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine

A profound sense of sadness marked the passing of Professor Michael Höllwarth, who died peacefully at home.

The WOFAPS extends its sincere condolences and sympathy to the family of the late Prof. Dr. Ahmed Medhat Zaki, Professor of Pediatric Surgery

Dr. William Hardy Hendren III has peacefully passed away at age 96.

Frank M. Guttman, MD,FRCSC, a Canadian pediatric surgical pioneer, a founder of the Canadian Association of Paediatric Surgeons (CAPS), an icon of pediatric surgery at McGill, a healer of children, and a father figure and mentor to so many died peacefully in Toronto on August 26. While no one is indispensable, some are irreplaceable, and […]

We are tremendously saddened to let you know that Prof Sidney Cywes passed away on 6 April 2020 following a short illness.

With great sadness that Prof. Dr. Akgün Hiçsönmez, one of the pioneers of Turkish Pediatric Surgery and WOFAPS Life Time Achievement Award Recipient

EUPSA former President (2005-2007) Prof. Andrew Pinter passed away Sunday night in Hungary.

We’re sad to share that we have lost APSA Founding Member and Past President Dr. E. Thomas Boles.