The European Foregut Society (EFS) Multidisciplinary Pan

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 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

I-GERD 2026
EFS post graduate course – 2026

The surgical management of hiatal hernia and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) remains a subject of ongoing discussion, particularly regarding indications and the optimal choice of surgical technique. With tailored approaches to surgery receiving increased attention, the Congress aims to review current innovations in endoscopic and surgical therapies for GERD and hiatal hernia.

The event will feature leading European experts providing step-by-step technical assessments of surgical procedures through live case analyses and comprehensive video presentations. The program will encompass both laparoscopic and robotic surgical techniques, highlighting essential components and technical considerations that support standardization and improved patient outcomes.

This meeting is intended for general surgeons, gastroenterologists, endoscopists, and pathophysiologists, with a secondary objective of emphasizing the critical role of multidisciplinary collaboration in the management of GERD. A hands-on Postgraduate Course will take place on the afternoon of May 21, 2025, focusing on novel procedures such as c-TIF and the intraoperative and postoperative application of devices like EndoFLIP. Additionally, a dedicated session will address the ablative treatment of Barrett’s esophagus utilizing Barrix technology.