European Society of Gynaecological Oncology

Europe’s Leading Gynaecological Cancers Society

The European Society of Gynaecological Oncology (ESGO) is a not-for-profit association established in 1983.

Since its formation, ESGO has developed a strong infrastructure of 3000+ members and a network of early-career doctors, patient advocacy groups, centres of excellence and a variety of research groups across Europe and globally.

Mission

ESGO’s aim is to improve the health and well-being of women with gynaecological cancers through advocacy, prevention, research, excellence in care and education.

Objectives

  • Raise the standards and harmonise training in gynaecological oncology by:
    • establishing a structured training system, curriculum and fellowship programme
    • delivering high-quality education activities and training opportunities
    • improving training in limited-resource countries
  • Enhance gynaecological cancers management and standardise quality of care through:
    • developing multidisciplinary guidelines and consensus statements
    • establishing best practices and holistic recommendations to address patients’ needs
    • setting quality indicators
    • accrediting cancer centres
  • Facilitate research and disseminate the latest scientific breakthroughs and information about innovative treatments through:
    • promoting and stimulating scientific exchange
    • enhancing data collection and real-world data sharing
    • fostering clinical and translational research
  • Raise public and governmental awareness by:
    • advocating about gynaecological cancers, their prevention and optimal diagnosis
    • advocating for the quality of gynaecological cancer care to improve patient outcomes, survival rates, and quality of life – whilst ensuring health system efficiency

 

Join ESGO and become part of the European voice of gynaecological oncology.

 ESGO Council 2024 - 2026

President

Anna Fagotti, Italy

Past President

Nicole Concin, Austria

Vice-President

Maja Pakiz, Slovenia

President-Elect

Jalid Sehouli, Germany
Council Members

Frederic Amant, The Netherlands

Ane Gerda Eriksson, Norway

Daniela Fischerova, Czech Republic

Domenica Lorusso, Italy

Alejandra Martinez, France

Olga Matylevich, Belarus

Remi Nout, The Netherlands

Nikolaos Thomakos, Greece

Zoltan Novak, Hungary

Viola Heinzelmann-Schwarz, Switzerland

Isabelle Ray-Coquard, ENGOT Representative, France

Basel Refky, Egypt

Alvaro Tejerizo-Garcia, Spain

 

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ESGO Committees 2024-2026

Course on Surgical Techniques for Gynecological Cancer_2026 ucoming

Course on Surgical Techniques for Gynaecological Cancer

Madrid, Spain
Level: Advanced

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Advanced Course on the Multidisciplinary Team Management of Cervical Cancer_2026_ucoming

Advanced Course on the Multidisciplinary Team Management of Cervical Cancer

Milan, Italy
Level: Advanced

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