The Thoracic Surgery: Part 1 course will run online from 25-27 April 2022.
Kindly note all times shown are Central European Summer Time (CEST).
MONDAY 25 APRIL
PART 1: Educational session- Airway, Pleura, Mediastinum | ||
14:55 | Welcome and introduction | G Cardillo, Rome |
15:00 | Physiology of the airway, overview on principal benign and malignant disorders | M Ibrahim, Rome |
15:30 | Physiology of the pleura, overview on principal benign and malignant disorders | A Sihoe, Hong Kong |
16:00 | Physiology of the mediastinum, overview on mediastinal malignancies, mediastinal nodal stations | P Yablonskii, St. Petersburg |
16:30 | Break | |
PART 2: Interactive session | ||
16:45 | Pneumothorax: Presentation of a clinical case with interactive discussion, diagnostic and treatment path | P Licht, Odense |
17:15 | Neoplastic pleural effusion: Presentation of a clinical case with interactive discussion, diagnostic and treatment path |
M Infante, Verona |
17:40 | Thymoma: Presentation of a clinical case with interactive discussion, diagnostic and treatment path | P L Filosso, Turin |
18:00 | Q&A | |
18:30 | Close |
TUESDAY 26 APRIL
PART 1: Educational session – Lung, Diaphragm, Esophagus | ||
15:00 | Physiology of the lung, anatomy of pulmonary segments | D Gossot, Paris |
15:30 | Physiology of the diaphragm, overview on congenital, acquired and traumatic disease | D Stamenovic, Mainz |
16:00 | Physiology of the esophagus, overview on congenital, acquired and malignant disorder | J Zhang, Shangai |
16:30 | Break | |
PART 2: Interactive session | ||
16:45 | Lung cancer: Presentation of clinical case with interactive discussion, diagnostic and treatment options | D Gossot, Paris |
17:15 | Lung emphysema: Presentation of clinical case with interactive discussion, diagnostic and treatment options | D Waller, London |
17:40 | Esophageal cancer: Presentation of clinical case with interactive discussion, diagnostic and treatment options |
J Zhang, Shangai |
18:00 | Q&A | |
18:30 | Close |
WEDNESDAY 27 April
PART 1: Educational session – Chest wall, Infections, Surgical Principles | ||
15:00 | Physiology of the chest wall, overview on principal benign, malignant and traumatic disorders | F Lococo, Rome |
15:30 | Principles of lung, mediastinal and pleural infection: Diagnosis, management and treatment options | E Roessner, Mainz |
16:00 | Thoracic surgical accesses | R Petersen, Copenhagen |
16:30 | Break | |
PART 2: Interactive session | ||
16:45 | Empyema: Presentation of a clinical case with interactive discussion, diagnostic and treatment path | S Ricciardi, Rome |
17:15 | Mediastinitis: Presentation of a clinical case with interactive discussion, diagnostic and treatment path | M Kalkat, Birmingham |
17:40 | Respiratory fitness for surgery: Presentation of clinical case with interactive discussion, need for advanced evaluation | A Brunelli, Leeds |
18:00 | Q&A | |
18:30 | Close |
Programme subject to change.
COURSE INFORMATION
Date/Duration
25-27 April 2022 (3 day course)
Course Director
G Cardillo, Rome
Course Format
Virtual meeting
Interactive lectures
Case scenarios
Course Fee
Members: €60 inclusive of VAT
Non-Members: €100 inclusive of VAT
Course Overview
The first of our “Thoracic Surgery” – series, will run online from 25-27 April 2022. The lectures will cover the basic knowledge in thoracic surgery, with special attention to the management of complications.
The EACTS 2022 courses are in alignment with the current EBCTS syllabus
Target Audience
Skills Level 1 – Residents in training with the course content closely allied to the EBCTS syllabus.
Please click here for the EACTS Academy terms and conditions.