The ESSO Hands-On Course on the Minimally Invasive Management of Peritoneal Surface Malignancies takes place 15–16 September 2026 at the Departamento de Anatomía, Histología y Neurociencia, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad […]

The Hands-on Course on Surgical Technique – Abdominal Surgery, organized by the European Society of Surgical Oncology (ESSO) took place from 29 September to 1 October 2026 at Leiden University Medical Centre in the Netherlands. This Level 1 international workshop combined hands-on cadaveric dissection, expert lectures, video-based learning, and interactive discussions to strengthen participants’ knowledge of […]

The ESSO Advanced Course on the Treatment of Peritoneal Surface Malignancy takes place 15–16 October 2026 in Barcelona, Spain. This comprehensive two-day workshop addresses the state-of-the-art multimodal treatment of peritoneal surface malignancies through plenary lectures, MDT case sessions, small group multilingual discussions, video-based education, and live surgery. Day 1 is held at Centro Médico Teknon […]

The Level 2 Hands-on Course on Minimally Invasive Oesophagectomy and Gastrectomy, organized by the European Society of Surgical Oncology (ESSO), will take place on 15–16 October 2026 at University Medical Centre Utrecht, The Netherlands. Led by an international faculty, the course will combine expert lectures, anatomy sessions, live surgical demonstrations, and hands-on cadaveric training. Participants will […]

The Level 2 Advanced Course on Pancreatic Cancer Surgery, organized by the European Society of Surgical Oncology (ESSO), will take place on 22–23 October 2026 at VGR Campus Nya Varvet in Gothenburg, Sweden. The course will focus on the latest multidisciplinary and surgical approaches to borderline, locally advanced, and other pancreatic malignancies, including vascular resections, […]

The Level 1 Basics in Liver Surgery course, organized by the European Society of Surgical Oncology (ESSO), will take place on 19–20 November 2026 at Broadgreen Kent Lodge in Liverpool, United Kingdom. This two-day programme will combine expert lectures with hands-on training in liver anatomy, diagnostic imaging, preoperative planning, intraoperative ultrasound, liver resection techniques, and […]

The Level 1 Hands-on Course on Surgical Colorectal Oncology: Review & Essentials, organized by the European Society of Surgical Oncology (ESSO), will take place on 26–27 November 2026 at the Clinical Education Centre, Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The course will combine focused lectures, case-based and multidisciplinary discussions, and small-group practical training using […]

The Level 1 Hands-on Course on Thyroid Cancer Surgery, organized by the European Society of Surgical Oncology (ESSO), will take place on 10–11 December 2026 in Halle (Saale), Germany. The first day will be held at Universitätsklinikum Halle and will feature expert lectures, live surgery, clinical case discussions, and updates on differentiated, medullary, advanced, and […]