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European Society of Thoracic Surgeons

Exchange Programme – last updated 19.12.08

Institution

Regional Hospital for Lung Diseases, Sokolowskiego 4, Szczecin, PL 70-891, PolandPhone: +4891 4620070 ext 272 Fax: +4891 4620836 Email [email protected] Web address :NA

Head of Institution

Tomasz Grodzki, MD FETCS Thoracic Surgery,Sokolowskiego 4 Szczecin PL 70-891 Poland Phone: +4891 4620070 ext 272 Fax: +4891 4620836 Email: [email protected]

Contact PersonJaroslaw Pierog MD Thoracic Surgery Sokolowskiego 4 Szczecin Pl 70-891 Poland Phone: +4891 4620070 ext 272 Fax: +4891 4620836Email: [email protected]

Exchange visits:

Visits of Two weeks are preferred. Ideal time of year: No preference.

Procedures of interest (yearly numbers)

250 Lung cancer resection; 10 Postpneumonectomy empyema surgical treatment; 200 Manual closure of the bronchial stump; 50 Posterolateral muscle saving approach; 300 Rigid bronchoscopy

Accommodation/catering

Accommodation: Very simple accomodation available at the hospital (8 Euro per day). Many hotels in town (** till *****) about 10-20 km by highway. Rates start from 25 Euro per day incl breakfast Breakfast: Lunch: ON

Documents needed

Letter of recommendation: No Other documents: At least one letter of recommendation (not necessary but preferred from the head of the department)


Exchange Programme 2005

Institution

Sureyyapasa Thoracic and Cardiovascular Diseases Teaching Hospital, Maltepe, Istanbul, TurkeyPhone: 00 90 216 4412350 Fax: 00 90 216 3520954 Email Web address :www.sureyyapasa.gov.tr

Head of Institution

Semih Halezeroglu, Assoc. Professor in Thoracic Surgery Sureyyapasa Thoracic and Cardiovascular Diseases Teaching Hospital, Maltepe Istanbul Turkey Phone: 00 90 532 2660234 Fax: 00 90 216 3520954 Email: [email protected]

Contact PersonSemih Halezeroglu Assoc. Prof. Sureyyapasa Thoracic and Cardiovascular Diseases Teaching Hospital Maltepe Istanbul Turkey Phone: 00 90 532 2660234 Fax: 00 90 216 3520954Email: [email protected]

Exchange visits:

Visits of Four weeks are preferred. Ideal time of year: No preference.


300 Lung Cancer; 100 Inflammatory Diseases; 250 Mediastinoscopy; 200 Major Vascular; 100 other thoracic procedures


Accommodation: Accomodation and meals (incl. dinner) are provided for free. Residents can play active role in the ward services and the operations. They will be asked to attend the case meetings. At least a moderate level of English is necessary. Breakfast: ON Lunch: ON

Documents needed

Letter of recommendation: Yes Other documents: A log book of his/her operations, or a letter from the Head of the department explaining the level of experience in thoracic surgery.



Institution

Schillerhoehe Hospital, Centre for Thoracic Medicine, Dept. of Thoracic Surgery, Solitudestr. 18, , Gerlingen/Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, D-70389, GermanyPhone: 0049-7156-2032241 Fax: 4.971562032e+012 Email [email protected] Web address :klinik-schillerhoehe.de

Head of Institution

Heikki Toomes, Prof. Dr. med. - MD, PhD, FETCS Dept. of Thoracic Surgery,Solitudestr. 18 Gerlingen/Stuttgart D-70839 Germany Phone: 0049-7156-2032241 Fax: 4.971562032e+012 Email: [email protected]

Contact PersonHeikki Toomes Prof. Dr. med. - MD, PhD, FETCS Phone: Fax: Email:

Exchange visits:



700 Thoracotomies/Sternotomies, neoadj. therapies; 500 VATS incl. lobectomies; 38475 Tracheal resections; 30-50 Tracheal stenting, laser resections; 50-70 Videomediastinoscopies incl. sonography


Accommodation: Accomodation 200 Euro per month or about 20 Euro per dayBreakfast and lunch about 120 Euro per month Breakfast: ON Lunch: ON

Documents needed

Letter of recommendation: Yes Other documents: License to practice medicine in home-landFinancial guarantee from the home-hospital or chief



Institution

Chirurgia Toracica - V.Fazzi Hospital, piazza Muratore, Lecce, 73100, ItalyPhone: 0039/832/661257 Fax: 0039/832/661564 Email [email protected] Web address :

Head of Institution

Gaetano Di Rienzo, MD Chirurgia Toracica - V.Fazzi Hospital,piazza Muratore Lecce 73100 Italy Phone: Fax: 0039/832/661608 Email: [email protected]

Contact PersonGaetano Di Rienzo Chirurgia Toracica - V.Fazzi Hospital piazza Muratore Lecce 73100 Italy Phone: 0039/832/661608 Fax: 0039/832/661564Email:

Exchange visits:

A visit of one week is preferred. Ideal time of year: No preference.


200 PULMONARY RESECTIONS; 150 THORACOSCOPIC PROCEDURES; 50 OPERATIVE ENDOSCOPY; 30 THYROIDECTOMY;


Accommodation: ABOUT 100 € Breakfast: Lunch: ON

Documents needed

Letter of recommendation: Yes Other documents: SHORT CURRICULUM VITAE



Institution

Hospital Mutua de Terrassa, Plaza Dr. Robert, 5, , Terrassa, Barcelona, 8221, SpainPhone: -937365016 Fax: -937365025 Email [email protected] Web address :ww.personal.menta/hmt_sct

Head of Institution

Jose Belda Sanchis, Chief of Service Hospital Mutua de Terrassa,Plaza Dr. Robert, 5 Terrassa Barcelona 8221 Spain Phone: -937365016 Fax: -937365025 Email: [email protected]

Contact PersonJose Belda Sanchis Chief of Service Hospital Mutua de Terrassa Plaza Dr. Robert, 5 Terrassa Barcelona 8221 Terrassa Phone: -937365016 Fax: -937365025Email: [email protected]

Exchange visits:

Visits of Four weeks are preferred. Ideal time of year: No preference.


60 Mediastinoscopy/Mediastinotomy; 20 Extended cervical mediastinoscopy; 10 Remediastinoscopy; 80 Therapeutic videothoracoscopy; 70 Systematic nodal dissection


Accommodation: There is no hospital accommodation. However, we will provide information about accommodation in Terrassa through our Social Service staffs. The range may go from room renting (around Euro 30) in a private home to a four-star hotel (from Euro 84 to 142). Breakfast: ON Lunch: ON

Documents needed

Letter of recommendation: No Other documents: 1.- Curriculum vitae and year of residence training.2.- Letter of application stating the objectives of his/her visit for a maximum stay of 4 weeks.3.- Insurance policy.



Institution

Department of Thoracic Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, UZ Gasthuisberg, Herestraat 49, Leuven, Vlaams Brabant, B-3000, BelgiumPhone: +32-16-34 68 20 Fax: +32-16-34 68 21 Email [email protected] Web address :www.thoraxheelkunde.be

Head of Institution

Toni LERUT, Prof Department Thoracic Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven,UZ Gasthuisberg Herestraat 49 Leuven Vlaams Brabant B-3000 Belgium Phone: +32-16-34 68 19 Fax: +32-16-34 68 21 Email: [email protected]

Contact PersonErmelinde VAES Mrs Department of Thoracic Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven UZ Gasthuisberg Herestraat 49 Leuven Vlaams Brabant B-3000 Belgium Phone: +32-16-34 68 20 Fax: +32-16-34 68 21Email: [email protected]

Exchange visits:



80 oesophagectomy; 100 laparoscopic Nissen; 40 lung transplantation (excluding heart-lung); 15 pleuropneumonectomy (mesothelioma-thymoma); 400 lung resection (primary - secondary tumors)


Accommodation: no accomodation available in hospital, cheap accomodation available in student rooms in Leuven city center (10 min from hospital by bus transfer or bike); accomodation can be arranged by secretary Breakfast: Lunch:

Documents needed

Letter of recommendation: Yes Other documents: short curriculum vitae + photograph, fields of interest, previous experience; cardiac surgery is performed in independent department of cardiac surgery (including adult, congenital cardiac, PTEA, ECMO); please contact chief of cardiac surgery Prof Dr W. Daenen [email protected]); please visit www.uzleuven.be (hospital), www.kuleuven.be (university), and www.leuven.be (city)for more information



Institution

Pulmonary Hospital, Department of Thoracic Surgery, ul. Gladkie 1, , Zakopane, , 34 500, PolandPhone: +48 18 2015045 Fax: +48 18 2014632 Email Web address :

Head of Institution

Marcin Zielinski, MD, PhD Department of Thoracic Surgery,ul. Gladkie 1 Zakopane 34 500 Poland Phone: +48 18 2015045 Fax: +48 18 2014632 Email: [email protected]

Contact PersonMarcin Zielinski MD, PhD Department of Thoracic Surgery ul. Gladkie 1 Zakopane 34 500 Poland Phone: +48 18 2015045 Fax: +48 18 2014632Email: [email protected]

Exchange visits:

A visit of one week is preferred. Ideal time of year: No preference.


40-50 Transcervical-subxiphoid-VATS "maximal" thymectomy; 130-15 Transcervical extended mediastinal lymphadenectomy; ; ;


Accommodation: Accomodation in the vicinity of the hospital. No cost for 3 first participants in 2005. For the next paricipants the cost for the room will be appoximately 6-10 Euro/day Breakfast: ON Lunch: ON

Documents needed

Letter of recommendation: Yes Other documents: none



Institution

Salamanca University Hospital, Paseo de San Vicente 58, , Salamanca, , 37007, SpainPhone: +34 (923) 291 383 Fax: +34 (923) 291 383 Email [email protected] Web address :www.thoracic-surgery.org

Head of Institution

Gonzalo Varela, M.D., Ph.D., FETCS Thoracic Surgery Section,Paseo de San Vicente 58 Salamanca Salamanca 37007 Spain Phone: +34 (923) 291 383 Fax: +34 (923) 291 383 Email: [email protected]

Contact PersonGonzalo Varela M.D., Ph.D., FETCS Thoracic Surgery Section Paseo de San Vicente 58 Salamanca Salamanca 37007 Spain Phone: +34 (923) 291 383 Fax: +34 (923) 291 383Email: [email protected]

Exchange visits:

Visits of Four weeks are preferred. Ideal time of year: Autumn.


110 Lung cancer resection; 70 Minimally invasive lung cancer resection; 250 Fast track thoracic surgery; ;


Accommodation: Double or single room at a University residence 50 m away from the Hospital. Around 200€ week. Reservations needed well in advance. Breakfast: ON Lunch: ON

Documents needed

Letter of recommendation: Yes Other documents: Short c.v. and operative log



Institution

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF PNEUMOLOGY " M. NASTA" THORACIC SURGERY DEPT., 90 SOS. VIILOR, , BUCHAREST, SECTOR 5, 70000, ROMANIAPhone: 0040213356910/401/405 Fax: 40213373801 Email [email protected] Web address :

Head of Institution

Cordos Ioan, Ass.Professor Thoracic surgery Dept. National Inst. of Pneumology,90 sos. viilor/5 Bucharest sect. 5 70000 Romania Phone: 0040213356910/405 Fax: 40213373801 Email: [email protected]

Contact PersonPaleru Cristian Senior thoracic surgeon Univ. Assistent Dept. of Thoracic Surgery National Inst. of Pneumology sos. Viilor 90 Bucharest sect.5 70000 Romania Phone: 0040213356910/401 Fax: 40213373801Email: [email protected]

Exchange visits:

Visits of Two weeks are preferred. Ideal time of year: Autumn.


30 Thoracoplasty; 100 Hydatic Cyst; 20 Tracheal Surgery; 100 Tbc surgery; 50 Destructed Lung,

Accomodation/catering

Accomodation: 300 euro Breakfast: Lunch: ON

Documents needed

Letter of recommendation: Yes Other documents: A copy from medical degree



Institution

Thoracic Surgery, Hospital Universitari Sagrat Cor, Viladomat, 288, , Barcelona, Barcelona, 8029, SpainPhone: +34-934.948.922 Fax: +34-934.052.641 Email [email protected] Web address :

Head of Institution

Laureano Molins, M.D., FETCS, Director, Associate Professor of Surgery Thoracic Surgery, Hospital Universitari Sagrat Cor,Viladomat 288 Barcelona Barcelona 8029 Spain Phone: +34-934.948.922 Fax: +34-934.052,641 Email: [email protected]

Contact PersonLaureano Molins, M.D. FETCS Director, Associate Professor of Surgery Thoracic Surgery, Hospital Universitari Sagrat Cor Viladomat 288 Barcelona Barcelona 8029 Spain Phone: +34-934.948.922 Fax: +34-934.052,641Email: [email protected]

Exchange visits:



75-100 Outpatient Thoracic Surgical Programm (OTSP); 20 Videothoracoscopic Lung Biopsy (OTSP); 30 Videothoracoscopic Bilateral Sympathectomy (OTSP); 40 Videomediastinoscopy (OTSP); 38444 Nuss Technique correction of Pectus Excavatum


Accommodation: The Official College of Medecine provides cheap accomodation. The approximate cost of one week stay is 1000€During his/her stay will participate in all activities of the Thoracic Surgical Dept(Grand Rounds, Consultation, Surgical Activity 350proc/year-) Breakfast: ON Lunch: ON

Documents needed

Letter of recommendation: Yes Other documents: A letter from the visitor explaining his/her objectives



Institution

Carlo Poma Hospital, Via Lago Paiolo, Mantova, 46100, ItalyPhone: 390376201958 Fax: 390376201769Email: [email protected] Web address : www.ospedalimantova.it

Head of Institution

Giovanni Muriana, M.D, Director, Lung Unit - Thoracic Surgery Division, Via Lago Paiolo, Mantova, MantovaPhone: 390376201769 Fax: 390376201769 Email: [email protected]

Contact PersonAndrea Droghetti M.D. Lung Unit - Thoracic Surgery Division, Via Lago Paiolo, Mantova, Mantova 8029 Spain Phone: 390376201958 Fax: 390376201769 Email: [email protected]

Exchange visits:

Visits of Three weeks are preferred. Ideal time of year: No preference.


VATS Lobectomy (20) VATS empyema (30); Thoracoscopic procedures (80); Lobectomy and Pneumonectomy (80)


Accommodation: Very simple accomodation available in Hospital (free) Many residence and farm accomodation near hospital (Rates start from 25 euros - breakfast included) Lunch can be provided.

Documents needed

Letter of recommendation from the Head of institution is not necessary, but preferred. License to practice medicine in homeland. Short curriculum vitae.

mailto:[email protected]



Institution

Clinica Universitaria-Navarra University, Avda Pio XII 36, Pamplona,Navarra 31008 SpainPhone: + 34 948 296 433, Fax: + 34 948 296 500Email: [email protected]: www.unav.es

Head of Institution: Professor Wenceslao Torre

Contact Person:Comision Formacion ContinuaNavarra University, Avda. Pio XII 36, Pamplona, Navarra 31008, SpainTel: + 34 948 296 393, Fax: + 34 948 296 500Email: [email protected]

Exchange visits:

Visits of four weeks are preferred. Ideal time of year: Spring


Surgery of metastases (40) VATS (60)ELCAP (Early Lung Cancer Action Project) associated centrePET scan and lung cancer/colo-rectal metastasis


Breakfast: ON Lunch: ON No special places for visitors accommodation. There are hotels and houses near the hospital which are not expensive.

Documents needed

Letter of recommendationPlease refer to webpage for all information required: http://www.cun.es//htlm/ofertal1.htm

http://www.cun.es//htlm/ofertal1.htm

http://www.unav.es/




Institution

ASL TO2 – Maria Vittoria Hospital, Via Cibrario 72, Turin 10149, ItalyPhone: + 39 011 4393437, Fax: + 39 011 4393046Email: [email protected] Web: www.asl3.to.it

Head of Institution: Ferdinando Massaglia, MD, Division of General Thoracic Surgery, Maria Vittoria Hospital

Contact Person:Luca Bertolaccini, MD, PhD, Division of General Thoracic Surgery, Maria Vittoria Hospital, Via Cibrario 72, Turin 10149Tel: + 39 011 4393517 Fax: + 39 011 4393046Email: [email protected]

Exchange visits:

A visit of one week is preferred. Ideal time of year: No preference


VATS decortications for pleural empyema (30), TBC surgery (20), Therapeutic VATS (50), VATS lung biopsy (20), Outpatient management of pleural effusion (50)


Lunch: ONThere is no hospital accommodation. Information will be provided about range of accommodation: for example, renting a room in a private home approximately €50, four star hotel approximately €100

Documents needed

Short curriculum vitae and photograph, fields on interest, operative logbookLicense to practice medicine in homelandLetter of Recommendation from Head of Institution is not necessary, but preferred


http://www.asl3.to.it/
