ESS

Welcome Message

The Art of Surgical Judgment — Evidence & Guidance

For over four decades, the Annual Summer Meeting of ESS has served as a cornerstone for surgical excellence — uniting distinguished surgeons, experts, and emerging talents from across Egypt and the region. This year, we gather under a theme that reflects the true essence of modern surgical practice: clinical judgment shaped by experience, grounded in evidence, and guided by best practice.

Real-World Practice

A program thoughtfully designed to move beyond traditional formats, focusing on real-world experience and practical insights that directly impact daily surgical decisions.

Multidisciplinary Dialogue

Dynamic sessions and open dialogue bring together surgeons across subspecialties — sharpening decision-making and elevating the standard of practice.

Key Features

What Makes This Meeting Different

Interactive Case-Based Discussions

Real surgical cases analyzed live — turning every session into a decision-making exercise.

Surgical Debates & Expert Panels

Opposing viewpoints, evidence on the table, and a clear path to consensus.

Complication-Focused Sessions

Lessons learned from the OR — how to anticipate, recognize, and manage what goes wrong.

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

Surgeons, oncologists, radiologists, anesthesiologists and critical care experts at one table.

Hands-On Workshops & Simulation

Skill-building pre-congress workshops led by experts using modern simulation tools.

Robotic & AI Integration

Live decision-making sessions, Rapid Fire — What's New in 2026, and the ESS Dialogue.

Conference Tracks

Main Topics

Laparoscopic and Advanced MIS

Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery

HPB Surgery & Liver Transplantation

Trauma & Acute Care Surgery

Surgical Infections & Antimicrobial Stewardship

Colorectal Surgery

Breast & Oncoplastic Surgery

Hot & Emerging Topics

Shaping the Future of Surgery

Robotic Surgery, AI & Digital Surgery

Precision Surgery & Personalized Care

Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) & Pre-operative Optimization

Surgical Simulation, Training & Education Innovation

Data-Driven Surgery & Outcomes Research

Value-Based Surgery & Healthcare Economics

Future of Surgery: Automation, Augmented Reality & Smart OR

Target Audience

Designed for the Surgical Community

The meeting attracts a diverse and highly engaged audience of healthcare professionals involved in surgical care:

General Surgeons

Across all areas of practice.

Subspecialty Surgeons

GI, HPB, Bariatric, Oncologic, MIS.

Residents & Trainees

Surgical residents at every level.

Fellows & Early-Career Surgeons

Building expertise and networks.

Consultants & Senior Specialists

Sharing experience and judgment.

Academic Faculty & Educators

Medical educators shaping the next generation.

Multidisciplinary Professionals

Oncologists, radiologists, anesthesia, critical care.

Decision Makers & Administrators

Hospital leaders and healthcare policy.

Why Attend

Your Takeaways

Practical insights from real surgical cases
Stronger clinical decision-making
Interactive, engaging sessions
Learn from leading experts
Latest surgical innovations
Valuable networking opportunities
Updated evidence-based guidelines

Accreditation

The meeting is expected to be accredited with CME hours from AACME and EACMED — both internationally recognized.

Registration

Registration Package

Secure your seat — early bird rates are available until 2 September 2026.

	Early Bird (Till 2 Sep 2026)	Late Registration (After 2 Sep 2026)
Egyptian	7,500 EGP	8,500 EGP
Non-Egyptian	180 USD	190 USD

Full Package Includes

Access to all sessions
ESS Conference Certificate (EACMED-accredited)
Access to the exhibition area
Conference kit
Daily coffee break
Daily dinner

Cancellation Policy

All cancellations must be made via formal email.
50% cancellation fee applies 3 weeks before the event.
No refunds 1 week before the event.
Registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Stay With Us

Accommodation

Rates are based on Bed & Breakfast for 2 nights.

Palestine Montaza Hotel, Alexandria 2 nights — Bed & Breakfast

	Single	Double
Egyptian	20,000 EGP	22,100 EGP
Non-Egyptian	250 USD	270 USD

Set within the scenic Montaza Palace Gardens, overlooking the Mediterranean — the official conference venue.

Sheraton Montazah Hotel, Alexandria 2 nights — Bed & Breakfast

	Single	Double
Egyptian	18,000 EGP	19,000 EGP
Non-Egyptian	240 USD	260 USD

A short walk from the venue, with the comfort and service of an international brand.

Call for Abstracts

Abstract Submission

Share your work with the surgical community

Submit your abstract for consideration at the 44th Annual Summer Meeting of ESS. Original research, technical innovations, and educational contributions are warmly welcomed.

Deadline: 1 July 2026

Submission Guidelines

Abstracts submitted outside the official Google Form will not be considered.
Case presentations will not be accepted.
Please include your name, title, and abstract title in the submitted Word file.
Abstracts must be submitted in Word format only.
If submitting a video, provide a URL link to the uploaded video for review by the Scientific Committee.

Submit Your Abstract +20 109 524 6061

For more information regarding abstracts, please contact the number above.

What to Expect