The Greek Association of Paediatric Surgeons, successor to the former "Hellenic Pediatric Surgery Society," was founded in 1975. The Association is based in Athens and serves as the official scientific body for Paediatric Surgery in the country. It also includes associate members, who are pediatric surgery residents, and affiliated members from other related specialties.

The purpose of GAPS is to promote Paediatric surgery in Greece and to utilize the work performed by Greek Paediatric Surgeons for the benefit of the social community and the scientific stature of the surgeons themselves.

This goal is achieved through the organization of scientific workshops and symposia at regular intervals, as well as a biennial congress, which serves as the pinnacle of the Association's scientific events. The congress features the participation of distinguished Paediatric Surgeons active both within and outside Greece. Additionally, doctors from other specialties with shared interests also participate in this congress. The Society's presence in cities beyond the major urban centers contributes to the improvement of pediatric surgical care across the country.

It is a member, with elected representatives, of the following international federations:

• European Union of Medical Specialist (UEMS)   
• World Federation of Associations of Pediatric Surgeons (WOFAPS)   

while maintaining strong ties with the   European Paediatric Surgeons’ Association  (EUPSA)   

in whose events it participates consistently.