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ESSO Advanced Course on the Treatment of Peritoneal Surface Malignancy

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When

15-16.10.2026

Where

Barcelona, Spain

Level

Level 2

Shuang Gao

Aim of the course

This comprehensive workshop will address the state-of-the art multimodal treatment of patients with peritoneal surface malignancies, combining lectures, small groups discussion, video-based education and live surgery. The main objective is to provide participants foundational knowledge based on the most up-to-date evidence on the diagnosis and optimal interdisciplinary management of patients with peritoneal surface malignancies through internationally renowned experts in the field.

For participants of European School of Peritoneal Surface Oncology (ESPSO), please send your registration request to gao.shuang@essoweb.org (please create first your ESSO account if you do not have one).

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Educational methods

Plenary lectures

MDT case sessions

Small group discussions

Video-based education

Live surgery case

Main topics

High-end surgical approach, important tips from experts

Patient selection for PSM multimodality treatment

Value of CRS for different disease types

Morbidity and Mortality, expert recommendations to reduce the failure to rescue

Selection and appropriate indications for intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC and PIPAC)

target participants

Teams of surgeons, gynecologic oncologists, oncologists and nurse specialists that are already involved in treating patients with peritoneal surface malignancies

Surgeons and oncologists considering starting a peritoneal surface malignancy program

Full course programme

Programme & faculty members

08:30 - 09:00 Registration and welcome coffee

09:00 - 09:30 Opening remarks L. Bijelic, D. Sabia, P. Sugarbake

09:30 - 10:30 So you want to be a PSM surgeon… Chairs: P. Sugarbaker, A. Bhatt

09:30-09:45 Educational pathways and mentoring in PSM surgery - S. Gonzales Moreno
09:45-10:00 Setting up and leading a multidisciplinary PSM team - O. Glehen
10:00-10:15 The PSM operating room essentials - B. Rau
10:15-10:30 Discussion

10:30 - 11:45 Mastering patient selection Chairs: M. Deraco, D. Sabia

10:30-10:50 The Oncologist’s point of view - TBC
10:50-11:10 The Radiologist’s point of view - M. Lahaye
11:10-11:30 The Surgeon’s point of view - L. Bijelic
11:30-11:45 Discussion

11:45 - 12:15 Coffee Break

12:15 - 14:00 Mock Tumor Board Moderator: L. Bijelic

Colon cancer
PMP
Ovarian cancer
Mesotelioma

14:00 - 15:30 Lunch

15:30 - 16:30 Before the operating room… Chairs: O. Glehen, M. Hubner

15:30-15:45 Neoadjuvant therapy – when and why? - I. De Hingh
15:45-16:00 CRS with or without HIPEC? - N. Kok
16:00-16:15 When is re-do CRS with/without HIPEC an option - F. Mohammed
16:15-16:30 Discussion

16:30 - 18:30 Small group multi-lingual discussions (Spanish, English, Italian, French, German)

Navigating complex CRS: where to start, when to adapt and how to finish safely
Laparoscopy and robot: advantages and pitfalls
PIPAC-when I use it (and when I don’t)
Choice of intraperitoneal chemotherapy

09:00 - 09:10 Welcome D. Sabia, L. Bijelic

09:10 - 09:30 Introduction of OR case D. Sabia

09:30 - 10:30 Video Sessions and OR Streaming Moderator: P. Sugarbaker

09:30-10:30 Video session – Part 1: Anatomy of the peritoneum and peritoneal spaces - P. Sugarbaker
10:30-11:00 OR streaming

10:30 - 10:50 Latest advanced in Basic and translational science in PSO Moderator: O. Sgarbura - Presenter : M. Deraco

10:50 - 11:00 OR Streaming

11:00 - 11:45 Postoperative management Chairs: S. Gonzalez Moreno, I.de Hingh

11:00-11:15 Standardization, but also personalization - A. Bhatt
11:15-11:30 ERAS in PSM surgery - M. Hubner
11:30-11:45 Discussion

11:45 - 12:15 Coffee Break

12:15 - 14:30 Video Sessions and OR Streaming Moderator: P. Sugarbaker

12:15-12:45 OR Streaming
12:45-14:30 Video session – Part 2: Cytoreductive surgery video of 5 parietal peritonectomy procedures - P. Sugarbaker

14:30 - 15:30 Lunch

15:30 - 15:45 OR Streaming

15:45 - 16:45 Complications after CRS and HIPEC Chairs: N. Kok, F. Mohammed

15:45-16:00 Standard prevention and how to apply it in practice: thromboprophylaxis, bleeding prevention, antibiotics, nephroprotection - O. Sgarbura
16:00-16:15 Surgical complications: preoperative and intraoperative decision making to anticipate and avoid - P. Piso
16:15-16:30 Severe morbidity after CRS and HIPEC: early diagnosis and management strategies - F. Pereira
16:30-16:45 Discussion

16:45 - 18:15 Video Sessions and OR Streaming Moderator: P. Sugarbaker

16:45-17:00 OR Streaming
17:00-17:15 Coffee Break
17:15-18:15 Video session – Part 3: Visceral peritonectomy; minimally invasive CRS, visceral resections and reconstruction - P. Sugarbaker

18:15 - 18:30 OR streaming wrap up and Closure

Attend Full Course

€ 750

Attend Day 2

€ 300

Attend Full Course

€ 900

Attend Day 2

€ 450

Before applying, please read carefully the ESSO Terms and Conditions regarding reimbursement in case of cancellation and ESSO Privacy Policy.

Venue &
accommodation

Venue

Centro Médico Teknon

Carrer de Vilana, 12, 08022 Barcelona

accommodation

Accommodation is not included in the registration fee.

Suggestions:

We can recommend the following hotels that are within walking distance from Centro Médico Teknon.

Catalonia Barcelona 505 ( here is a link to make the reservations with an 10% discount over the room rate offered in the moment of the reservation )
Ikonik Anglí
Catalonia Mikado
Vilana Hotel Boutique

You are welcome to stay at hotel of your own choice.

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