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Events in 2026

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

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

Monday 12 Jan – Monday 12 Jan 2026

The European Society of Thoracic Surgeons (ESTS) is pleased to extend a warm invitation to an insightful and dynamic webinar: Emerging Fields in Thoracic Surgery – A Round Table Discussion Date: 12 January 2026 Time: 6:00 PM CET Chair: Clemens Aigner…

Open Access Cadaver Course

Open Access Cadaver Course

Friday 30 Jan – Saturday 31 Jan 2026

The European Society of Thoracic Surgeons (ESTS) is pleased to announce the upcoming Open Access Cadaver Course January 30–31, 2026 Szeged, Hungary This highly anticipated educational event will provide participants with hands-on experience in thoracic surgical techniques using cadaver models,…

February 2026
VATS Lobectomy Basic-Intermediate Course

VATS Lobectomy Basic-Intermediate Course

Sunday 1 Feb – Saturday 28 Feb 2026

The European Society of Thoracic Surgeons (ESTS) is pleased to announce the upcoming VATS Lobectomy Basic-Intermediate Course Date: February 2026 - exact date TBC Location: Milan, Italy This intensive course is designed for thoracic surgeons aiming to enhance their skills and…

ESTS Webinar: Mediastinal Surgery – Technical Session

ESTS Webinar: Mediastinal Surgery – Technical Session

Monday 9 Feb – Monday 9 Feb 2026

The European Society of Thoracic Surgeons (ESTS) is delighted to extend a warm invitation to an upcoming insightful and dynamic webinar: Mediastinal Surgery – Technical Session Date: 9 February 2026 Time: 6:00 PM CET Chair: Clemens Aigner (Austria) Jean-Marc Baste (France) –…

March 2026
Knowledge Track Course

Knowledge Track Course

Sunday 1 Mar – Tuesday 31 Mar 2026

The European Society of Thoracic Surgeons (ESTS) is pleased to announce the upcoming Knowledge Track Course. Date: March 2026 - exact date TBC Location: Prague, Czech Republic This course is designed to provide thoracic surgeons and healthcare professionals with the latest…

ESTS Webinar: Operate or Irradiate in Borderline Resectable Stage III NSCLC?

ESTS Webinar: Operate or Irradiate in Borderline Resectable Stage III NSCLC?

Monday 9 Mar – Monday 9 Mar 2026

The European Society of Thoracic Surgeons (ESTS) is delighted to extend a warm invitation to an engaging and thought-provoking webinar: Operate or Irradiate in Borderline Resectable Stage III NSCLC? An Oxford-Style Debate Date: 9 March 2026 Time: 6:00 PM CET…

April 2026
ESTS Webinar: Perspectives on Training in Thoracic Surgery

ESTS Webinar: Perspectives on Training in Thoracic Surgery

Monday 13 Apr – Monday 13 Apr 2026

The European Society of Thoracic Surgeons (ESTS) warmly invites you to an engaging and thought-provoking webinar: Perspectives on Training in Thoracic Surgery Round table discussion Date: 13 April 2026 Time: 6:00 PM CET Chair: Clemens Aigner Alessandro Bertani (Italy) - Education…

May 2026
ESTS Webinar: Extracorporeal Circulation in Thoracic Surgery

ESTS Webinar: Extracorporeal Circulation in Thoracic Surgery

Monday 11 May – Monday 11 May 2026

The European Society of Thoracic Surgeons (ESTS) is please to invite you to an insightful and dynamic webinar: Extracorporeal Circulation in Thoracic Surgery Date: 11 May 2026 Time: 6:00 PM CET Chair: Clemens Aigner Eli Fadel (France) - Intraoperative ECLS for…

June 2026
34th European Conference on General Thoracic Surgery, Athens, Greece

34th European Conference on General Thoracic Surgery, Athens, Greece

Sunday 7 Jun – Tuesday 9 Jun 2026

  Hold the dates! More information coming soon

September 2026
Minimally Invasive (MI) Esophagectomy and Anastomosis Course

Minimally Invasive (MI) Esophagectomy and Anastomosis Course

Tuesday 1 Sep – Wednesday 30 Sep 2026

The European Society of Thoracic Surgeons (ESTS) is pleased to announce the upcoming Minimally Invasive (MI) Esophagectomy and Anastomosis Course Date: September 2026 - exact date TBC Location: Istanbul, Turkey This comprehensive course is designed for thoracic surgeons and surgical trainees…

October 2026
ERS-ESTS Lung Cancer Meeting

ERS-ESTS Lung Cancer Meeting

Wednesday 14 Oct – Friday 16 Oct 2026

The ESTS is delighted to announce the upcoming ERS-ESTS Lung Cancer Meeting, scheduled to take place from 14 to 16 October 2026. This important event will bring together leading experts and practitioners in thoracic surgery and respiratory medicine to share…

December 2026
Basic Adult ECMO Course and Simulation Training

Basic Adult ECMO Course and Simulation Training

Tuesday 1 Dec – Thursday 31 Dec 2026

The European Society of Thoracic Surgeons (ESTS) is delighted to announce the upcoming Basic Adult ECMO Course and Simulation Training tailored specifically for thoracic surgeons. Dates: December 2026 - exact date TBC Location: Zurich, Switzerland This course offers a comprehensive introduction…