ESTS Announces the 5th Chest Wall Surgery Course & 26th CWIG Annual Meeting

The European Society of Thoracic Surgeons (ESTS) is pleased to announce the 5th Chest Wall Surgery Course & 26th Chest Wall International Group (CWIG) Annual Meeting, taking place 14–17 September 2026 in Leuven, Belgium.

This highly anticipated educational event will bring together thoracic surgeons, chest wall specialists, trainees, and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals from around the world who are committed to advancing the field of chest wall surgery.

Participants will benefit from a comprehensive scientific programme featuring expert lectures, case-based discussions, technical updates, and valuable networking opportunities with internationally recognised faculty and colleagues. The programme will address a broad range of current topics, including:

• Surgical management of chest wall deformities

• Pectus excavatum and pectus carinatum repair

• Chest wall trauma and stabilisation techniques

• Complex chest wall reconstruction

• Innovations in minimally invasive chest wall surgery

• Pain management and perioperative care

• Challenging cases and multidisciplinary approaches

• Emerging technologies and future directions in chest wall surgery

Hosted in the historic university city of Leuven, the meeting provides an outstanding platform for education, collaboration, and the exchange of best practices within the international chest wall surgery community.

Save the Date

• 14–17 September 2026

• Leuven, Belgium

Special Registration Offer for ESTS Members

The first 20 ESTS members to register can benefit from a special discounted registration fee by registering at the CWIG member rate instead of the standard non-member rate.

Reference Code: CWIG2026-ESTS

For further information about the scientific programme, faculty, and registration, please click here.

We look forward to welcoming you to Leuven for this important educational event and another inspiring gathering of the international chest wall surgery community.

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