Winners of the APUGA Best Paper Award 2023
Congratulations to Dr. Masami Takeyama and Dr. Chao, Wei-Ting (趙偉廷)
for winning the APUGA Best Paper Award 2023
The Asia-Pacific Urogynecology Association (APUGA) is delighted to announce the winners of the APUGA Best Paper Award 2023.
This year saw the highest number of submissions with high-caliber candidates. The winners were selected by APUGA scientific committee. Each winner will receive a certificate of merit and award prizes of USD 1000 for the first place and USD 700 for the second place.
The Best Paper Award aims to recognize and promote quality contributions to academic research.
This year’s winners are Dr. Masami Takeyama (Japan) and Dr. Chao, Wei-Ting (趙偉廷, Taiwan).
Sincere congratulation to the winners for their truly amazing efforts and achievements!
A heartfelt thank you to all nominees for this year’s Best Paper award in celebrating the remarkable achievement in the urogynecology field. This event would not be a success without all the participants who made it a unique celebration of our progress and commitment to urogynecology research.
APUGA Best Paper Award Committee
List of submitted papers for APUGA Best Paper Award 2023
DR. Masami Takeyama (Japan)
Is transvaginal mesh procedure a potential measure for pelvic organ prolapse repair when performed by expert surgeons? Int J Urol 2022;29(5):435-40.
DR. Chao, Wei-Ting 趙偉廷 (Taiwan)
Efficacy of the new adjustable I-stop-mini sling system in women with stress urinary incontinence and intrinsic sphincter deficiency: A Retrospective Cohort Study. Int J Gynaecol Obstet 2023;160(1):263-70. Epub 2022 Jul 29.
DR. Tsia-Shu Lo 盧佳序 (Taiwan)
Ultrasonography and clinical outcomes following antiincontinence procedures (Solyx™ tape): a 3-year post-operative review. Int Urogynecol J 2022;33(10):2749-59.
DR. Wan Yee Ki (Hong Kong)
Effect of additional acupuncture to pelvic floor exercise on urinary incontinence: A randomized controlled trial. Neurourol Urodyn 2022;41(5):1097-108.
DR. Lan-Sin Jhang 張藍心 (Taiwan)
Use of low-intensity extracorporeal shock wave therapy in the management of interstitial cystitis / bladder pain syndrome patients: A thirty case study in a tertiary medical center. Neurourol Urodyn 2023;42(1):65-72. Epub 2022 Sep 30.
DR. Ting-Xuan Huang 黃亭瑄 (Taiwan)
Correlation between overactive bladder and detrusor overactivity: a retrospective study. Int Urogynecol J 2023;34(4):867-75. Epub 2022 Jun 25.
DR. Jean Manalastas (Philippine)
A Case Series on the Use of Pessaries for Shortened Cervix. Philip J Obstet Gynecol 2022;46(3):141-5.