Dear KCS members

I would like to first wish you and your family a very special year as we enter Moo-Ja-Nyun (Year of the Rat).

Our society has seen much progress over its 16 year history. This was only possible because of the contribution and active participation of each member. I salute to all of you who have made Korean Continence Society (KCS) what it is today.

As you all know, our society is taking the lead on research, therapy, and treatment guidelines for urinary incontinence, benign prostatic hyperplasia, overactive bladder, interstitial cystitis, and pelvic organ prolapse. All these efforts have helped people recognize and understand more diseases that cause dysfunctional voiding. In this respect, we need to invest more in education, research and public relations regarding these conditions.

The members of our society are turning out numerous significant articles and are active participants in the Pan Pacific Continence Society (PPCS) and International Continence Society (ICS). However, KCS is open to everyone including nurses, residents, and private and hospital affiliated practitioners. This has enabled us to have a variety in presentation and format during our meetings and workshops. We believe this variety in representation is a key asset to our society and will continue to fulfill the needs of all our members.

Sincerely,

Jeong Zoo Lee, MD, Ph.D
Chairman of the Korean Continence Society