ESTS Mission Statement

Alex Brunelli, Secretary General, proposed the following statement which was approved by the Council in 2013:

"Our mission is to improve quality in all aspects of our specialty: from clinical and surgical management of patients to education, training and credentialing of thoracic surgeons in Europe and worldwide"

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Why Become a Member of ESTS?

The European Society of Thoracic Surgeons joins together more than 1.600 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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30th Anniversary of ESTS

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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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2023 Conference

The 31st European Conference on General Thoracic Surgery will be held on 4 - 6 June 2023. The conference will be held in Milano, Italy. Abstract submission opens on the 1 December 2022. Further information available soon

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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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Thursday 08 June 2023

The 2023 ESTS Database Silver Book

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Events

Monday 26 June – Wednesday 28 June 2023

iMig2023 - Endorsed by ESTS

16th International Conference of the International Mesothelioma Interest Group Please Click here for Information, Registration and... read more

Monday 26 June – Wednesday 28 June 2023

16th International Conference of the international Mesothelioma Interest Group (iMig 2023)

Lille Grand Palais, France 26 - 28 June 2023 Through workshops, plenary sessions, oral abstracts, poster sessions, and other events, this... read more

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News Articles

08 June 2023

The 2023 ESTS Database Silver Book

Log into the ESTS Website to view the 2023 Database Annual Report prepared by the ESTS Database Committee read more

30 May 2023

Welcoming the Founding Members at the 30th Anniversary of ESTS in Milano, Italy

Celebrate at the Opening Ceremony and Welcome Reception on Sunday 4 June 2023 read more

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Professional Learning & Development

Skills Track

Wednesday 27 September – Friday 29 September 2023

Save the Date: ESTS Course on Chest Wall Surgery

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Wednesday 27 September – Friday 29 September 2023

Save the Date: ESTS Course on Chest Wall Surgery

Leuven, Belgium Following the successful course in October 2022 a further course will be arranged 27 - 29 September 2023 Save the Dates! ... read more

Skills Track

Wednesday 25 October – Friday 27 October 2023

ESTS VATS Lobectomy Basic Intermediate Course

25 - 27 October 2023 Hamburg, Germany Program and Registration This Course is for Senior Residents or Young Attendees with minimal VATS... read more

Skills Track

Thursday 18 April 8:29AM – Friday 19 April 8:29AM 2024

Save the Date ! MI Esophagectomy and Anastomosis Course

18 and 19 April 2024 Istanbul, Turkey Program and Registration Available Soon ! read more

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Welcome to ESTS

Very powerful earthquakes have hit Turkey and Syria. Earthquakes have caused widespread destruction and death. The damage is unprecedented, and tens of thousands of people died. We have lost hundreds of doctors including thoracic surgeons from the area.

The acute phase of disaster relief is going on but there is a need for help. The disaster is one of the worst for humankind. There are many reliable public and civil initiatives to help both countries.

If you would like to help and donate, we are sharing the links below for Turkey and Syria.

ESTS Mission Statement

"Our mission is to improve quality in all aspects of our specialty: from clinical and surgical management of patients to education, training and credentialing of thoracic surgeons in Europe and worldwide"

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