To all patients, physicians and others around the world who have been affected by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak

The council of the Japanese Society of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery (JSHBPS) would like to convey our deepest sympathy to everyone around the world who has been affected by the novel coronavirus.

We know that many medical doctors around the world are facing difficult days and weeks ahead to treat those affected and to take measures against the coronavirus.

They are all in our thoughts.

Sincerely,
Masakazu Yamamoto, President,
Hiroki Yamaue, Vice President,
on behalf of all officers of the Japanese Society of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery (JSHBPS)