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Why Become a Member of ESTS?

The European Society of Thoracic Surgeons joins together more than 1.900 members coming from 91 different countries all over the world. Every year since 1993, a European Conference on General Thoracic Surgery is celebrated, achieving a high quality scientific content. 

In the latest years, several educational courses and the School of Thoracic Surgery are gaining special prominence. We invite you to visit this website, where you will learn more about our Society.

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Professional Development

Register for the ESTS Educational Webinars, held monthly with lectures from worldwide experts.  Registration is free and replays available on demand.  

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ESTS Textbook

The ESTS Textbook is now sold out and unavailable. 

If technical support  is required please contact the publishers

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2025 Conference

The 33rd European Conference on General Thoracic Surgery will be held on 25-27 May 2025.  The conference will be held in Budapest, Hungary.  Abstract submission opens on 1 November 2024.         Visit the ESTS 2025 website

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Patient Information

Welcome to Patient Information where you will find information about what is general thoracic surgery and information about your disease and surgical process

News Articles & Upcoming Events
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Friday 03 October 2025

Applications now open: ESTS Women in General Thoracic Surgery Committee (WGTS) Academy 2025-2026

Events

Monday 13 October 2025

ESTS Webinar: The Third Dimension

The European Society of Thoracic Surgeons (ESTS) is pleased to invite you to an insightful and forward-looking webinar titled: “The Third... read more

Wednesday 05 November 2025

Women in Thoracic Surgery 2nd Annual Conference

Women in Thoracic Surgery 2nd Annual Conference Omni Amelia Island... read more

Further Events
News Articles

03 October 2025

Applications now open: ESTS Women in General Thoracic Surgery Committee (WGTS) Academy 2025-2026

      Deadline to apply: 22 October 2025 Please Click Here for Information and the Application Process The ESTS Women in General... read more

03 October 2025

Call for Bids to Host ESTS Annual Meetings, 2029, 2030 and 2031

Applications are now open to host ESTS annual meetings in 2029, 2030 and 2031. Deadline for submission is 31 January 2026 Please Click Here for... read more

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Professional Learning & Development

Knowledge Track

Sunday 01 March – Tuesday 31 March 2026

Knowledge Track Course

Knowledge Track

Sunday 01 March – Tuesday 31 March 2026

Knowledge Track Course

The European Society of Thoracic Surgeons (ESTS) is pleased to announce the upcoming Knowledge Track Course. Date: March 2026 - exact date... read more

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