Welcome to Odense

Dear guests and participants of the 9th International Symposium on Sympathetic Surgery It is with the greatest of pleasure that I, as Mayor of the city of Odense, welcome you to the ISSS Conference in Odense. While in Odense, I hope that you will take the opportunity to see more of our city. Odense is known as the city for cyclists with a total of 510 km of bicycle paths and state-of-the-art facilities for cyclists. Our efforts in this field have won international acclaim and we were proud to be chosen to present our results and visions at the World Expo 2010 in Shanghai last year. While you are here, why not make time for a bicycle trip to see the full scope of what a city for cyclists can offer first hand? Odense is a dynamic city that combines the metropolitan pulse with village charm - there is something here for every palate and all temperaments. We are the proud home town of Hans Christian Andersen. Do not forget to visit his birthplace and the adjacent museum and information center that have been established there in his honor, as well as the quaint historical museum in his childhood home. Take a stroll through the charming center of the city and enjoy the many parks and squares where you will find varied activities and also room for peaceful contemplation in beautiful surroundings. Enjoy the many experiences that await you in Odense. Anker Boye, Mayor of the City of Odense

About Odense

The city in the heart of Denmark - always worth a visit Odense has a bit of everything: big city life and diversity, but also a charming atmosphere and many green breathing holes right in the middle of the city. The river flowing through the city connects the parks and offers unique opportunities to combine city life with relaxation in beautiful green oases. Odense has a wide and diverse shopping environment. The everyday shops line the pedestrian streets, while the small side streets and alleys are home to tempting specialist shops with international labels and leading Danish Design brands. This is also where you will find the relaxing café lifestyle with its charming al fresco ambience. The island of Fyn is known as “the Garden of Denmark” on account of its fertile soil. This gives rise to a wealth of seasonal produce and specialities, which you can enjoy in Odense’s numerous and varied cafés and restaurants. www.visitodense.com

To play is to live In Odense, we say that to play is to live. And this is not just something we say, but also something we do. We are particularly focused on learning through experience and play – both for the people of Odense and our many visitors. Odense’s commitment to play has roots reaching back to Hans Christian Andersen. Being the famous storytellers hometown, his life and writings have left a distinctive imprint on the city. There are many fascinating and instructive Andersen experiences for large and small alike. To find out more about Odense and the cultural sights and attractions the city offers: www.visitodense.com Culture and music A wide selection of museums are available - all located near the city centre.  Brandts Klædefabrik with its very special atmosphere made up of shops, cafés, restaurants, a cinema, a library and art museums side by side is well worth a visit. Brandts houses attractions such as the Art Gallery, which is one of the largest exhibition venues in Scandinavia, regularly hosting collections of paintings, applied art, design, architecture and video art. A visit to the Hans Christian Andersen Museum with the authors personal belongings is very educational, as is a trip to The Funen Village where you can visit Denmark in ages past. Funen is also well known for its large share of castles and manors. Egeskov Castle from 1554 is one of the islands most visited attractions, situated only a half hour drive form Odense. Although the castle is privately owned, you can visit large parts of the castle itself, and of course enjoy the wonderful park with all the different types of gardens. Wonderful delights for children Bring the family to Odense and explore the city’s exciting and varied activities. Odense Zoo is a modern and beautiful zoo, where you can see northern Europes biggest aviary in which pelicans and flamingos fly freely. You can also experience the life of a train driver at The Danish Railway Museum. The Tinderbox Culture Centre for Children is a fairytale museum where children are inspired by the fairytales of Hans Christian Andersons, and where they can play in a fairytale landscape.  For information about more things to see and do, restaurants, accommodation, etc.: www.visitodense.com Welcome to the ISSS Conference

Travel

Accommodation Accommodation can be booked together with your conference registration. The conference organizing committee has secured special conference rates at selected hotels. Don't miss out on this opportunity. Book early to ensure you get a room! Note: If you prefer not to book accommodation at the hotels noted in the registration form, simply skip this section of the form. All accommodation rates are in DKK and inclusive of breakfast and VAT. All rooms have a private bath or shower. Once you have received a confirmation the reservation is considered final. To guarantee rooms, reservations should be made by May 15th 2011. Reservations after this date are subject to availability.	Getting to Odense by Train Odense is well connected to both the national and international railway, making it easy to reach by train. The national railway is operated by the Danish Railway Company (DSB) and connects to Odense from all major towns. If you travel by train you arrive at Odense Banegård Center. Find the timetable and order your journey on DSB's journey planner. Once the train arrives at Odense Banegård Center, you can travel to Odense University Hospital by taxi or bus. DSB Servicecentre, where you can book or buy tickets, receive information about train services and all other information about DSB. Phone: +45 70 13 14 15 Email: (for train tickets in Denmark): salginfo@dsb.dk Email: (for international train journeys): tlfsalgudland@dsb.dk	Getting to Odense by Car From Copenhagen to Odense Follow freeway E47 and continue left at E20 going across the Bridge at the Great Belt. Continue at E20 for further 30 minutes, and then turn right at exit 51. Go to your right in the roundabout and take the first exit at your right. Continue at Dalumvej, and drive 2,4 km. Turn right at Fåborgvej and continue straight ahead, until you reach Odense University hospital at your left, after approximately 1 km. To view the route on a map look here: www.krak.dk From Jutland to Odense Take the Highway E45 and turn to the left when reaching E20 going to Odense. Continue until you get to exit 52 on your right. Then turn to your left and continue at Assensvej. Continue straight ahead, until you reach Odense University hospital at your left, after ca. 2,5 km.  www.krak.dk
Taxi Taxis are available from the taxi rank behind the main building of Odense Banegård Center (railway station). Look for the signs at the railway station. The journey from the railway station to Odense University Hospital takes about 10 minutes.	Bus Buses number 51 and 52 travel directly to Odense University Hospital. Both buses depart from Odense Banegård Center (the railway station). For information regarding train services or tickets, contact:  FynBus, Dannebrogsgade 10, 5000 Odense Phone: +0045 6311 2233 mail: fynbus@fynbus.dk www.fynbus.dk	Getting to venue at Odense University Hospital Odense University Hospital of Southern Denmark is situated in Odense – only a 10 minute drive from the freeway and 15 minutes drive from the railway station or 20 min. walk from the downtown area. Lecture Hall 25 Odense University Hospital J. B. Winsløwsvej 25 Odense Web: www.ouh.dk
Getting to Odense by Air When travelling to Odense by air, the closest airport is the Copenhagen Airport (Kastrup).	From Copenhagen Airport (Kastrup) If you arrive via air, tickets from Copenhagen Airport to Odense are available at the DSB ticket office above the railway station in Terminal 3, or from ticket machines in the station area (located on the ground floor). Trains leave every 10 minutes from the airport to Copenhagen, whereas trains depart for Odense approximately every 30 minutes. The journey from the Copenhagen Airport to Odense is approximately 2 hours.	Cancellation Policy Should you need to cancel your accommodation, please do so prior to June 1st 2011. Cancellations after this date are subject to a cancellation charge equal to one night's stay. For all cancellations, please contact Kirsten Rudbeck or Gitte Gorm Larsen at kongres@visitodense.com.

Abstract Submission


This is the 9th International Symposium on Sympathetic Surgery addressing evidence-based education and research in the field of sympathetic surgery.
The conference is a forum for international researchers and practitioners from diverse disciplinary backgrounds employing critical perspectives on the treatment of sympathetic disorders with a special emphasis on the treatment of hyperhidrosis in the 21st century.
Scholars from diverse fields are invited to submit abstracts for consideration. The conference will include plenary speakers, scientific sessions, and posters.
Papers in the following topic areas are especially encouraged at the 2011 9th International Symposium on Sympathetic Surgery:
 
• Reversal surgery
• Cardiac side effects
• New techniques and videos
• Quality-of-Life & Outcome
• Experimental studies
• Medico-legal issues
• Lumbar sympathectomy
• Nomenclature & Questionnaires

Call for Abstracts and Abstract Submission Instructions
Submission Guidelines & Instructions - download Abstract Instructions as a pdf document OG SÅ SKAL DER VEL LIGE LAVES EN PDF-FIL AF INSTRUCTIONS SOM DER LINKES TIL HER
Submission Deadline - May 1st 2011
Abstracts should be submitted electronically by email attachment to ISSS Abstracts. OG SÅ SKAL DER VEL LAVES ET NYT LINK DERTIL

Abstract Review and Selection Process
After the submission deadline has passed, all completed abstracts will be made available to the Scientific Committee for review and scoring, and final decisions will be made by the Program Committee. Notifications will be sent by May 10th.

All abstracts submitted will be considered eligible for one presentation: plenary, poster or movie

• Plenary sessions feature the top submitted abstracts. These are formal oral presentations, each of which is followed by a brief discussion.
• Poster sessions allow the viewing of a poster illustration of the abstract. Authors are expected to post their poster by 7:00 AM on June 18th, to remove their poster after 4:00 PM on June 19th, and to be present at their poster session to answer questions during assigned poster presentation times.

Acceptance/Rejection Notification

• Notification regarding acceptance or rejection of abstracts will be sent to the presenting author by May 10th 2011, via e-mail; thus, an accurate e-mail address is critical. If you have not received an e-mail notification by May 10th 2011 please contact Peter Licht via e-mail, peter.licht@health.sdu.dk
• The decisions of the ISSS Educational Committee rearding acceptance and presentation selection is final

The deadline for abstract submission is May 1st 2011