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Why Become a Member of ESTS?

The European Society of Thoracic Surgeons unites over 2,000 members from 91 countries across the globe. Since 1993, ESTS has hosted the annual European Conference on General Thoracic Surgery, renowned for its consistently high quality scientific content and international collaboration.

In recent years, the School of Thoracic Surgery and a range of specialised educational courses have gained significant prominence within our community. We warmly invite you to explore our website to discover more about the Society and its initiatives.

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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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2026 Conference

The 34th European Conference on General Thoracic Surgery will be held on 7-9 June 2026.  The conference will be held in Athens, Greece.  Abstract submission opens on 22 October 2025.                      Visit the ESTS 2026 website

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Patient Information

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News Articles & Upcoming Events
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Tuesday 06 January 2026

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

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Events

Saturday 10 January 2026

STS South Asian Webinar

Surgical Management of Infectious Lung Diseases Register for free here Please find: More information Join an international faculty of leading... read more

Monday 12 January 2026

ESTS Webinar: Emerging Fields in Thoracic Surgery – A Round Table Discussion

The European Society of Thoracic Surgeons (ESTS) is pleased to extend a warm invitation to an insightful and dynamic webinar: Emerging Fields in... read more

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06 January 2026

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... read more

15 December 2025

ESTS Webinar: Mediastinal Surgery – Technical Session

The European Society of Thoracic Surgeons (ESTS) is delighted to extend a warm invitation to an upcoming insightful and dynamic webinar: Mediastinal... read more

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Professional Learning & Development

ESTS Affiliated

Thursday 12 February – Friday 13 February 2026

Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery: Practical Management of Bleeding Emergencies – Endorsed by ESTS

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ESTS Affiliated

Thursday 12 February – Friday 13 February 2026

Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery: Practical Management of Bleeding Emergencies – Endorsed by ESTS

Advanced Training in Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery: Practical Management of Bleeding Emergencies – Endorsed by ESTS 📅 February 12–13,... read more

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

ESTS Affiliated

Thursday 12 March – Friday 13 March 2026

16th Thoracic Meeting Mons - Endorsed by the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons (ESTS)

The 16th Thoracic Meeting Mons will be held on 12–13 March 2026 at the Van der Valk Congress Hotel, Mons (Belgium). The meeting is organised by... read more

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