European Society of Gynaecological Oncology
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The European Society of Gynaecological Oncology (ESGO) is a Europe-wide society of health care professionals and researchers specializing in the study, prevention, treatment and care of gynaecological cancers. The society, which has more than 1,000 members from over 30 European countries, was founded in Venice
, Italy
, in 1983.
ESGO is also active in developing educational tools such as videos, DVDs, and webcast lectures for the use of relevant health professionals.
The European Network of Gynaecological Oncological Trial Groups (ENGOT), an integral part of ESGO, is active in coordinating and promoting clinical trials on patients suffering from gynaecological cancers all over Europe.
ESGO’s gynaecological oncology training and accreditation programmes have become recognized standards in a number of European countries.
Past president
President elect / Treasurer
Vice president
Council members
ESGO17 Chair
Editor in chief, The International Journal of Gynecological Cancer
ENYGO, European Network of Young Gynae Oncologists
ENGOT, European Network of Gynae Oncological Trial Groups
ENTRIGO, European Network of Translational Research In Gynae Oncology
Venice
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, Italy
Italy
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, in 1983.
Mission
ESGO aims to “promote communication with scientific and professional bodies in order to create a dynamic and democratic European platform of individual professionals including specialists, fellows and nurses for networking, sharing of knowledge and improving gynecologic cancer care in Europe.”
Activities
ESGO’s biennial conference regularly attracts over 1,500 participants, and enables European health care professionals and researchers involved in the field of gynaecological oncology to network, discuss, debate, and disseminate new medical and scientific studies relating to the treatment and care of gynaecological cancer. In addition to its conferences, ESGO organizes a number of educational events, workshops and backed meetings throughout the year and provides travel grants to its members.ESGO is also active in developing educational tools such as videos, DVDs, and webcast lectures for the use of relevant health professionals.
The European Network of Gynaecological Oncological Trial Groups (ENGOT), an integral part of ESGO, is active in coordinating and promoting clinical trials on patients suffering from gynaecological cancers all over Europe.
Training and Accreditation
In cooperation with the European Board and College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (EBCOG) and on behalf of the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS), ESGO provides certification for trained gynaecologic oncologists and also accredits relevant instructional institutions.ESGO’s gynaecological oncology training and accreditation programmes have become recognized standards in a number of European countries.
Journal
ESGO’s peer reviewed official publication, the International Journal of Gynecological Cancer (IJGC), is published bi-monthly and covers a range of topics related to gynaecological cancer such as experimental studies, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, diagnostic techniques, pathology epidemiology and surgery.ESGO Council, 2009-2011
President- Ate G. J. van der Zee, The Netherlands
Past president
- Gerald Gitsch, Germany
President elect / Treasurer
- Nicoletta Colombo, Italy
Vice president
- Nicholas Reed, UK
Council members
- Frederic Amant, Belgium
- David Cibula, Czech Republic
- Vesna Kesic, Serbia
- Rainer Kimmig, Germany
- Alberto D.B. Lopes, UK
- Janina Markowska, Poland
- Christian Marth, Austria
- Alexandros Rodolakis, Greece
- Helga Salvesen, Norway
- Daiva Vaitkiene, Lithuania
- René Verheijen, The Netherlands
- Paolo Zola, Italy
ESGO17 Chair
- Nicoletta Colombo, Italy
Editor in chief, The International Journal of Gynecological Cancer
- Uziel Beller, Israël
ENYGO, European Network of Young Gynae Oncologists
- Boris Vranes, Serbia
ENGOT, European Network of Gynae Oncological Trial Groups
- Ignace Vergote, Belgium
ENTRIGO, European Network of Translational Research In Gynae Oncology
- Martin Widschwendter, UK
See also
- GynaecologyGynaecologyGynaecology or gynecology is the medical practice dealing with the health of the female reproductive system . Literally, outside medicine, it means "the science of women"...
- Gynaecologic oncologyGynecologic oncologyGynecologic oncology is a specialized field of medicine that focuses on cancers of the female reproductive system, including ovarian cancer, uterine cancer, endometrial cancer, cervical cancer, and vulvar cancer...
- ObstetricsObstetricsObstetrics is the medical specialty dealing with the care of all women's reproductive tracts and their children during pregnancy , childbirth and the postnatal period...
- OncologyOncologyOncology is a branch of medicine that deals with cancer...
- Breast cancerBreast cancerBreast cancer is cancer originating from breast tissue, most commonly from the inner lining of milk ducts or the lobules that supply the ducts with milk. Cancers originating from ducts are known as ductal carcinomas; those originating from lobules are known as lobular carcinomas...
- Cervical cancerCervical cancerCervical cancer is malignant neoplasm of the cervix uteri or cervical area. One of the most common symptoms is abnormal vaginal bleeding, but in some cases there may be no obvious symptoms until the cancer is in its advanced stages...
- Endometrial cancerEndometrial cancerEndometrial cancer refers to several types of malignancies that arise from the endometrium, or lining, of the uterus. Endometrial cancers are the most common gynecologic cancers in the United States, with over 35,000 women diagnosed each year. The incidence is on a slow rise secondary to the...
- Ovarian cancerOvarian cancerOvarian cancer is a cancerous growth arising from the ovary. Symptoms are frequently very subtle early on and may include: bloating, pelvic pain, difficulty eating and frequent urination, and are easily confused with other illnesses....
- Vulva cancer
- Women's healthWomen's healthWomen's health refers to health issues specific to human female anatomy. These often relate to structures such as female genitalia and breasts or to conditions caused by hormones specific to, or most notable in, females. Women's health issues include menstruation, contraception, maternal health,...