News

Extended Call for Applications: ESTS WGTS Mid-Career Fellowship in Surgical Oncology

Empowering Women in General Thoracic Surgery

2 Feb 2026

The European Society of Thoracic Surgeons (ESTS) is proud to announce a new initiative from the Women in Thoracic Surgery Committee: The ESTS WGTS... Read more

Prof.Anthony Linegar: in Memoriam

30 Jan 2026

It is with deep sorrow that the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons acknowledges the passing of Prof. Anthony Linegar. Professor Anthony Linegar... Read more

Knowledge Track Course, 16-20 March 2026: REGISTER NOW!

27 Jan 2026

The ESTS is inviting thoracic surgeons and healthcare professionals to participate in the Knowledge Track Course, a comprehensive educational... Read more

Additional Call: ESTS Robotic Discovery Course

Amsterdam, 11–12 March 2026

23 Jan 2026

The ESTS Robotic Working Group is pleased to invite applications for the ESTS Robotic Discovery Course, to be held at the Amsterdam Skills Centre on... Read more

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

12 Jan 2026

The European Society of Thoracic Surgeons (ESTS) is delighted to extend a warm invitation to an engaging and thought-provoking webinar: Operate or... Read more

Reminder – Call for Applications

ESTS WGTS Mid-Career Fellowship in Surgical Oncology

9 Jan 2026

Empowering Women in General Thoracic Surgery The European Society of Thoracic Surgeons (ESTS) kindly reminds members of the ongoing Call for... Read more

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

6 Jan 2026

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

ESTS Webinar: Mediastinal Surgery – Technical Session

15 Dec 2025

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

Registration is now open for Open Access for Conversion and Difficult Approaches Course

4 Dec 2025

The European Society of Thoracic Surgeons (ESTS) is pleased to announce the upcoming Open Access for Conversion and Difficult Approaches... Read more

New Publication: ERS and ESTS clinical practice guideline on fitness for curative intent treatment of lung cancer

26 Nov 2025

A multidisciplinary expert panel—bringing together thoracic surgeons, radiation oncologists, cardiologists, anaesthetists, respiratory physicians,... Read more