ESSO 43 Highlights

In this podcast, we bring you exclusive insights from the 43rd Congress of the European Society of Surgical Oncology (ESSO 43), held in Antwerp, Belgium. We will be joined by Isabel Rubio, MD, PhD (Vall d'Hebron University Hospital, Barcelona, Spain), who discusses the dual focus of modern cancer surgery and the transformative impact of robotic surgery; Sylvie Bonvalot, MD, PhD, HDR (Institut Curie, Paris, France), recipient of the ESSO Lifetime Achievement Award 2024, who reflects on her extensive experience with desmoid tumors and sarcoma surgery; and Mitsuru Sasako, MD, PhD (Yodogawa Christian Hospital, Osaka, Japan), recipient of the ESSO Gold Medal 2024, who shares remarkable cases in gastric cancer surgery. We will hear about the latest advancements in surgical oncology, innovative techniques that enhance patient quality of life, and the significance of collaboration in the field. Additionally, we will discuss the evolution of treatment strategies for desmoid tumors and sarcomas, including active surveillance and limb salvage surgery, and the importance of personalized treatment approaches. For more exclusive content on ESSO 43, visit VJOncology.com.