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  • Title: The present and future of thoracic surgery within the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS).
    Author: Van Schil PE.
    Journal: Eur J Cardiothorac Surg; 2013 Jan; 43(1):219-22. PubMed ID: 23148068.
    Abstract:
    On 10 February 2012, a Strategic Conference was organized by the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS) in Windsor during the inauguration of the newly acquired EACTS house. In this review, the present and future of thoracic surgery are discussed. With the creation of the Thoracic Domain, thoracic surgery has been strengthened and made clearly visible within the general EACTS structure. A clearly identified thoracic track is provided during the Annual Congress. Specific working groups have been created that deal with varying topics of thoracic surgery and diseases of the chest. The European School of Cardiothoracic Surgery has been restructured, providing not only theoretical but also practical education in thoracic surgery. At national and international levels, interdisciplinary cooperation is encouraged. Harmonization of thoracic training within Europe is necessary to allow better exchange between different countries. Guidelines dealing with specific thoracic procedures should be further developed. The Thoracic Domain of EACTS will remain a key player in promoting thoracic surgery in Europe and internationally, and in providing high-level scientific output, education and training in thoracic surgery and diseases of the chest, which requires continuous, close cooperation between thoracic and cardiothoracic surgeons.
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