AMCE - Asociación Mexicana de Cirugía Endoscópica

Asociación Mexicana de
Cirugía Endoscópica

A talented team striving for education and training in minimally invasive surgery

Why choose AMCE?

We are the leading medical organization in minimally invasive approaches, both within the medical-surgical community and society.

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34th International Congress of Endoscopic Surgery and 51st World Congress of Surgery

April 19-23
Camino Real Hotel
Mexico City

4th Encounter of Endoscopic Surgery for Residents

February 13th, 2027
Hospital Ángeles Universidad
Mexico City

Upcoming events

Promotion and development of minimally invasive surgery in Mexico.

About us

The Mexican Association of Endoscopic Surgery (AMCE) is a leading organization dedicated to promoting excellence, innovation, and training in the field of endoscopic surgery in Mexico. Our main objective is to bring together healthcare professionals, surgeons, and specialists committed to advancing minimally invasive techniques that benefit the health and well-being of patients.

Since our founding, we have worked to foster continuous education, research, and collaboration among our members, as well as to promote best practices in endoscopic surgery nationally and internationally. Through conferences, courses, workshops, and academic activities, we seek to keep our members at the forefront of technological and scientific advances in this specialty.

At AMCE, we believe in the importance of community, innovation, and professional ethics, with a commitment to providing quality care and contributing to the development of endoscopic surgery in Mexico.

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Our History

The Mexican Association of Endoscopic Surgery (AMCE, by its Spanish acronym) was founded on June 26, 1991, as the Mexican Association of Laparoscopic Surgery, thanks to the vision and dedication of 18 surgeons passionate about minimally invasive procedures. Initially, the creation of the AMCL was met with skepticism and, in some cases, ridicule.

However, the integration of the association represented a crucial step for those of us who firmly believed that endoscopic surgery represented the future of medicine.

It was founded by a group of distinguished surgeons whose passion and commitment have been fundamental to the development of laparoscopic surgery in Mexico.

Dr. Jorge Cueto García
Dr. Fernando Serrano Berry
Dr. César Quirarte Cataño
Dr. Jorge D. Muñoz Hinojosa
Dr. Guillermo Ramírez de Aguilar
Dr. Jorge A. Pérez Castro y Vázquez
Dr. Roberto Fernández del Valle Guerrero
Dr. Raúl Castle Cancino
Dr. Alejandro Weber Sánchez
Dr. Jorge Ortiz de la Peña Rodríguez
Dr. David Jiménez Velazco
Dr. Mauricio Almanzan Díaz
Dr. Amado Gutiérrez Carreño
Dr. Carlos Hurtado Reyes
Dr. Alberto Chousleb Kalach
Dr. Samuel Shuchleib Chaba
Dr. Fernando Quijano Orvañanos
Dr. Lorenzo Soler Montesinos

In 2000, during the presidency of Dr. Mucio Moreno, the name was changed to the "Mexican Association of Endoscopic Surgery."

This name change reflects the evolution and expansion of the field of endoscopic surgery, which encompasses procedures beyond traditional laparoscopy.

It has been a true pleasure to see how this organization has grown and matured, becoming a strong family with roots both in Mexico and internationally.

Since its founding, AMCE has proven to be a pioneer in promoting cutting-edge surgical techniques, contributing significantly to the advancement of laparoscopic surgery. The association has established itself not only in Mexico but also in the international medical community, thanks to its commitment to excellence, innovation, and continuing education.

AMCE’s mission is to improve patient health through education, research, and collaboration in the field of minimally invasive surgery. An objective achieved by being a global leader in the field, promoting quality standards and professional ethics in all its activities.