AMRAS Young Gynae Endoscopists & Surgeons

Introduction

  • SAYGE represents young Gynae Endoscopists and Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) surgeons aged 45 and below who are members of AMRAS.
  • In Pre-AMRAS era, SAYGE (Sarawak-AMRAS-APAGE YAG) is a collaboration between the Obstetrics & Gynaecology Department of Sarawak General Hospital, AMRAS and the young APAGE group surgeons under the umbrella of APAGE-MIT(Asia Pacific Association of Gynaecologic Endoscopy & Minimally Invasive Therapy)
  • Since it’s inception on 15/1/24, SAYGE has successfully organised the 1st international SAYGE Advanced Laparoscopy & Robotic Surgery Conference which took place from 9-11th June in Kuching, Sarawak.
  • SAYGE is currently placed in the subcommittee of AMRAS, responsible for training and certification programmes for Gynaecologic Endoscopy and Minimally Invasive Surgery. The scope of SAYGE includes all fields related, from basic to advanced.
  • All AMRAS members aged 45 and below are automatically considered Ordinary Members of SAYGE and may be invited by the Executive Committee to participate as faculty or facilitators in AMRAS/ASC programmes.

Objectives of SAYGE

  1. Serve as an advocacy platform and representative body for young Gynae MIS surgeons (aged 45 and below) within AMRAS.
  2. Act on behalf of AMRAS to organize, coordinate, and manage ASC training and hands-on programmes (e.g., Hysteroscopy, Laparoscopic Suturing, TLH, Energy/Electrosurgery Workshops, vNOTES).
  3. Facilitate peer-to-peer support and mentorship.
  4. Oversee the AMRAS Annual Congress SAYGE sessions (video and oral presentations), including abstract review, scientific assessment, and judging.
  5. Foster collaborations and forums with other regional and international young surgeons/fellow’s groups.
  6. Organize skill-based, leadership, social, and networking events for young Gynae Endoscopists and MIS surgeons.

SAYGE Executive Committee

Term 2025-2027


  • Dr Ng Ying Shan

    Chairman

  • Dr Angeline Wong Tze Yin

    Vice Chairman

  • Dr Low Kah Pin

    Vice Chairman
Committee

  • Dr Jeremy Joseph


  • Dr Marcus Chiang Kin Chun


  • Dr Sufian Hadi Bin Tationo


  • Dr Debbie Teh Sue Jian


  • Dr Lim Yee Cherng


  • Dr Teo Wan Sim


  • Dr Chuah Joo Ngor


  • Dr Ong Zhong Wei


  • Dr Tan Gi Ni


  • Dr Lee Chui Ling

  • The Executive Committee serves a 2-year term.
  • Members are elected based on a recommendation by at least one AMRAS Council member and a majority vote by the Council.
  • 1 AMRAS council member will be suggested by at least 1 AMRAS council member and seconded by majority vote by council to sit as advisor to SAYGE Committee. The advisory board for SAYGE will consist of at least 1 council of AMRAS and current term president of AMRAS.
  • SAYGE Executive Committee Advisor does not have a term restriction but can be changed at any time by at least 1 council member recommendation and seconded by majority.