April 9–10, 2026 | Smart Health Tower, Sulaymaniyah, Iraq
The Third World TOS Summit will bring together the largest international community dedicated to advancing the understanding and treatment of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS). This landmark event will focus on improving patient outcomes, fostering innovation, and promoting multidisciplinary collaboration.
Programme Highlights
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Day 1 – Expert lectures, panel discussions, and updates on diagnosis, management strategies, and the latest research.
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Day 2 – Hands-on sessions featuring live demonstrations of diagnostic and surgical techniques, as well as specialized training courses for radiologists.
Objectives
The summit seeks to:
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Improve standards of care for TOS patients
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Reduce suffering through innovative treatment approaches
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Strengthen global collaboration in research and clinical practice
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Who Should Attend?
This meeting is open to a wide range of healthcare professionals, including thoracic surgeons, neurologists, radiologists, physiotherapists, pain management specialists, and other clinicians involved in the care of TOS patients.
Faculty
Distinguished international experts will lead the sessions, including:
Prof. Dr. Hasan Batirel (Turkey), Prof. Alessandro Mariani (Brazil), Dr Wenlin Wang (China)
Committees
The summit is organized by dedicated committees overseeing administration, media, communication, and finance.
Key members include: Asst. Prof. Fahmi Hussein Kakamad (Iraq), Dr Joseph Lula (Dublin), Dr Alessio Mariolo (Paris), Dr Ying Wei Lum (Baltimore) and Prof. Abdessalem Hentati (Sfax).
Scientific Content
Topics will cover:
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Dynamic anatomy and pathophysiology
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Differential diagnosis and management strategies
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Pain management in TOS
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Live and pre-recorded demonstrations of surgical approaches
Partners & Sponsors
This event is proudly supported by the cardiothoracic surgery (CTS)Net, European Society of Thoracic Surgeons, Turkish Thoracic Society, Pan Arab Congress of Thoracic Surgery and Smart Health Tower (the sponsor).
Why Attend?
The Third World TOS Summit offers a unique opportunity to bridge knowledge gaps, share expertise, and shape the future of TOS management worldwide.
Please see the link to event website
