The European Foregut Society (EFS) today represents the leading association in Europe for benign foregut disease and pre-malignancy.
Our Mission
The EFS fosters partnership and exchange of ideas throughout Europe, across disciplines and between clinicians in the management of patients with benign foregut disease and pre-malignancy. We encourage international multidisciplinary dialogue, education, and research. Our society is assisting in the development of benchmarks that improve diagnosis, treatment and outcomes for patients with foregut symptoms and we offer support for their implementation.
Fighting the foregut diseases
We want to be different! Traditional societies tend to focus mainly on cancer and bariatrics to the extent that benign disease is largely marginalized. The emphasis of EFS is on the collaboration of professionals to develop the best practice for patients with benign and premalignant foregut disease.
Multidisciplinary Pan – European Society
We offer the knowledge and expertise of leading experts across all parts of Europe, in the field of surgery, endoscopy, gastroenterology, pathology and radiology, to personalize treatment and improve patients outcomes.
EFS Story
EFS Annual Meeting
Welcome to the 5th EFS Annual Congress in Athens!
Dear Colleagues,
It is our great pleasure to welcome you to the 5th Annual Congress of the European Foregut Society (EFS), a key event in the field of foregut diseases. This congress brings together leading surgeons, gastroenterologists, researchers, dieticians, physiologists, ENT surgeons, and industry experts from around the world.
Our mission is to foster collaboration, share cutting-edge research, and explore the latest advancements in diagnostics and treatment. Last year’s meeting in London gathered delegates from 19 countries, and we expect to welcome 250–300 participants from across Europe and beyond.
Athens, with its rich history and vibrant culture, will provide an inspiring setting for meaningful discussions, networking, and innovation. We look forward to an outstanding scientific and professional experience and to welcoming you in person!
See you in Athens!
EFS Postgraduate Course
Functional Surgery of Upper Gastrointestinal Tract Workshop
Courses are accredited by the American Association of continuing medical education (AACME) for CME category I credit hours.𝐖𝐞𝐭 𝐋𝐚𝐛.:
Suturing techniques: Easy steps to the perfect knot.Nissen’s FundoplicationDissection techniques using scissors, Monopolar, bipolar instruments and Harmonic / Enseal scalpel.Aware of the laparoscopic anatomy of the gastroesophageal region.Aware of the laparoscopic techniques for: GERD Nissen’s Fundoplication & Toupet Fundoplication.Capable of evaluate and manage patients with GERD.
