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Advancing the science and practice of surgical oncology for the benefit of cancer patients

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Cutting through bias in surgical leadership – Prof. Beate Rau

EJSO ScienceDirect AI launched

Surgical management of pancreatic neuroendocrine tumours – what’s the current practice

Shaping the future of cancer surgery

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Hands-on Course on Surgical Technique – Abdominal Surgery

44th Congress of the European Society of Surgical Oncology 

Gothenburg, Sweden | 15 October, 2025 - 17 October, 2025

Upcoming courses & webinars

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Course

- 4-5 Sep 2025

Advanced Course on Pancreatic Cancer Surgery

Webinar

- 12 Sep 2025

SSO-ESSO Webinar on Perioperative Therapy for Cholangiocarcinoma

Course

- 18-19 Sep 2025

Ultrasound in Breast Cancer Surgery Course

Course

- 22-24 Sep 2025

Hands-on Course on Surgical Technique – Abdominal Surgery

Course

- 25-27 Sep 2025

Advanced Course on Breast Cancer Surgery

Course

- 30-31 Oct 2025

Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy and Gastrectomy

Webinar

- 13 Nov 2025

Looking Beyond Tc99 for Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy: What is the best solution?

Course

- 20-21 Nov 2025

ESSO-SEOQ Course on Basics in Liver Surgery

Course

- 4-5 Dec 2025

Hands on Course on Thyroid Cancer Surgery

european schools

European school of Peritoneal surface oncology (ESPSO)

European school of Soft Tissue Sarcoma Surgery (ESSTSS)

European breast surgical oncology certification (BRESO)

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ESSO membership connects you with a community of over 4,000 experts worldwide, with one objective: helping you deliver optimal care for cancer patients by means of education and skills improvement.

We inform you on the latest innovations, bring you up to speed with the highest standards, and make your voice heard in EU policy shaping.

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Get premium access to the European Journal of Surgical Oncology (EJSO)

The EJSO aims to advance surgical oncology research and practice through the publication of original research articles, review articles, editorials, debates and correspondence.

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ESSO membership gives you privileged access to educational events on topical subjects, European schools, educational grants, a large database of recorded webinars and the ESSO Congress.

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Join a dynamic international network of leading surgical oncologists. Engage with peers, share knowledge, collaborate on research and help shape the future of cancer surgery.

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