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Santiago González-Moreno1,2, Marcello Deraco1,3, Shigeki Kusamura1,3
1European School of Peritoneal Surface Oncology, Brussels, Belgium.
Journal of Surgical Oncology
|September 25, 2024
Summary
Peritoneal surface oncology (PSO) is a growing field focused on treating peritoneal neoplasms. The European School of Peritoneal Surface Oncology (ESPSO) was established to train surgeons in this specialized area.
Area of Science:
- Peritoneal surface oncology (PSO)
- Surgical oncology
- Neoplastic diseases
Background:
- Peritoneal surface oncology (PSO) is an emerging discipline focused on primary and secondary peritoneal neoplasms.
- Effective clinical management and curative treatments for peritoneal neoplasms necessitate specialized surgical expertise.
- There is a recognized global need for comprehensive education and training in PSO for surgical oncologists.
Purpose of the Study:
- To address the unmet need for specialized training in Peritoneal Surface Oncology (PSO).
- To establish a dedicated educational framework for surgical oncologists in the field of peritoneal neoplasms.
Main Methods:
- The European School of Peritoneal Surface Oncology (ESPSO) was founded in 2014.
- ESPSO aims to provide comprehensive education and training in PSO.
Main Results:
- The establishment of ESPSO in 2014 marked a significant step in addressing the educational gap in PSO.
- ESPSO provides a structured approach to training surgical oncologists in managing peritoneal neoplasms.
Conclusions:
- The European School of Peritoneal Surface Oncology (ESPSO) was created to meet the demand for specialized training in Peritoneal Surface Oncology.
- ESPSO plays a crucial role in advancing the education and practice of surgical oncologists in managing peritoneal neoplasms.
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