International Society of Surgery ISS / SIC

18/08/2026

One congress. Multiple surgical disciplines. A global community. 🌍

International Surgical Week ISW 2028 will bring together surgeons, researchers, trainees and healthcare professionals from around the world in Cape Town, South Africa.

Across five days, the international surgical community will connect to exchange knowledge, share scientific advances, strengthen collaboration and explore the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of surgery.

📅 26–30 March 2028
📍 Cape Town International Convention Centre, South Africa

Join us in Cape Town and be part of a truly global surgical community.

Be part of the conversation. Be part of the community. Be part of ISW 2028.

17/08/2026

🌍 TWO WEEKS TO GO | BSI FREE WEBINAR

Join Breast Surgery International (BSI) for our upcoming free webinar, bringing together breast surgeons and experts from across the globe for an important discussion on the evolving role of surgery in metastatic breast cancer.

🎯 “From Palliation to Precision”
Cutting through Evidence on the Role of Surgery in Metastatic Breast Cancer

📅 Saturday, 29 August 2026
🕑 14:00–15:20 CEST

🌎 Around the world:
Los Angeles 05:00 AM | Chicago 07:00 AM | New York 08:00 AM | São Paulo 09:00 AM | London 01:00 PM | Zurich 02:00 PM | Dubai 04:00 PM | New Delhi 05:30 PM | Singapore 08:00 PM | Beijing 08:00 PM | Tokyo 09:00 PM | Sydney 10:00 PM

The session will bring together an international faculty to examine the available evidence, explore the nuances of surgical management, and discuss how we can optimise care for patients with metastatic breast cancer.

Programme highlights include:
🔹 Welcome by Prof. Sharon Chan, Hong Kong, President BSI
🔹 International panel discussion moderated by Prof. Pooja Ramakant, India
🔹 Case-based discussion with Prof. Kul Ranjan Singh, India
🔹 Interactive discussion and Q&A with Dr. Kavitha Däster and Prof. Sandra Krishnan
🔹 Closing summary by Prof. Tadahiko Shien

🎓 Free educational activity organised by BSI
✅ Open to BSI members and non-members
📝 Registration is required

👉 Register and find webinar details:
https://www.bsisurgery.org/BSI-Webinars/

We look forward to welcoming colleagues from around the world for this international learning opportunity.

BSI Webinars

11/08/2026

New research online

Understanding Low Motivation for Treatment in Primary Hyperparathyroidism: a qualitative study of patients and providers in the United States.

Published online: 10 August 2026

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/14322323/0/0?campaign=wolearlyview

10/08/2026

📢 Upcoming BSI Webinar | Free Registration

Breast Surgery International (BSI) invites you to our upcoming webinar:

“From Palliation to Precision: Cutting through Evidence on the Role of Surgery in Metastatic Breast Cancer”

📅 Saturday, 29 August 2026
🕑 2:00 PM CEST
🌍 Online | Free | Open to BSI members and non-members

What is the role of surgery in metastatic breast cancer today? Join an international faculty of experts for an evidence-based and case-focused discussion exploring the nuances of surgical management, the available evidence, and how we can move forward to optimise care for this complex patient group.

The programme will feature a multidisciplinary panel discussion, case-based discussion, and interactive Q&A, bringing together specialists from across the globe.

👥 Who should attend?
Breast surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, nurses, junior doctors, medical students, and all colleagues with an interest in breast cancer care.

🔗 Register for free:https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_L5VD33ABRJqW3cfk8GZxoQ?utm_source=chatgpt.com
Register for the BSI Webinar

We look forward to welcoming colleagues from around the world for what promises to be an engaging and thought-provoking discussion.

Save the date and share with your colleagues!

10/08/2026

New research in endocrine surgery

View newly published Online Version of Record articles before inclusion in an issue.

A new World Journal of Surgery study identifies lymph node ratio, T category, and postoperative calcitonin levels as key predictors of structural recurrence after surgery for medullary thyroid carcinoma. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/14322323/0/0

06/08/2026

Excited to share our latest publication in the World Journal of Surgery!

Development of a Surgical Data Availability and Transferability Assessment Tool and Its Use in Evaluating Mozambique's Surgical Data Ecosystem is now available as an Early View article.

Congratulations to all co-authors on this collaborative achievement:
Isménia Simbine, Greta L. Davis, Emilia V. Noormahomed, Chadreque Muluana, Edson Francisco, Stephen W. Bickler, Matchecane Cossa, and John Rose.

Published in the World Journal of Surgery (Early View, Version of Record, 5 August 2026).

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/14322323/0/0?campaign=wolearlyview

05/08/2026

🎉 Congratulations to our newest ISS/SIC Fellow Member!

We are delighted to welcome Prof. Kryspin Mitura (Poland) as a new ISS/SIC Fellow Member.

Fellow Membership recognizes distinguished surgeons for their outstanding contributions to surgical science, education, and the global surgical community. We are honored to welcome Prof. Mitura to our international network of leaders dedicated to advancing surgery worldwide.

Please join us in congratulating Prof. Mitura on this well-deserved recognition and wishing him continued success in his contributions to the surgical profession. 👏

05/08/2026

🎉 Welcome to our newest ISS/SIC Fellow Member!

We are delighted to welcome Prof. Panagiotis Stratigos (Greece) as a new ISS/SIC Fellow Member.

Fellow Membership recognizes distinguished surgeons for their outstanding contributions to surgical science, education, and the global surgical community. We are honored to have Prof. Stratigos join our international network of leaders dedicated to advancing surgery worldwide.

Please join us in congratulating Prof. Stratigos on this well-deserved recognition! 👏

17/07/2026

🌍 Save the Date: International Surgical Week 2028

The global surgical community is coming together in Cape Town, South Africa, for the 52nd World Congress of the International Society of Surgery (ISS/SIC).

International Surgical Week ISW 2028 will bring together surgeons from around the world to share knowledge, foster collaboration, and shape the future of surgery across a wide range of specialties.

🤝 Hosted by:
• International Society of Surgery ISS/SIC

In partnership with:
• Association of Surgeons of South Africa (ASSA)
• South African Gastroenterology Society (SAGES)
• South African Society of Endoscopic Surgeons (SASES)

📍 Cape Town International Convention Centre
📅 26–30 March 2028
🇿🇦 Cape Town, South Africa

Whether you are a surgeon, researcher, educator, or trainee, ISW 2028 promises an exceptional opportunity to connect with colleagues from across the globe in one of the world's most spectacular destinations.

Stay tuned for updates on registration, abstract submissions, and the scientific programme.

🔗 Learn more and register your interest:
https://www.isw2028.com/

15/07/2026

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There's still time to catch up on the latest ISS/SIC news, educational opportunities, upcoming events, and updates from our global surgical community.

📬 Read it here: https://web.iss-sic.com/newsletter

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