Shanghai Esophagectomy School
An intensive four-day course on VATS and Robotic Esophagectomy for Esophageal Cancer.
MAR 31 - APR 3, 2027
2027 COURSE BRIEF
The complete esophagectomy case.
To teach attendees all the details of esophagectomy in an esophageal cancer case.
Secondary aims
- To integrate theoretical knowledge with case studies, videos, and live surgeries.
- To demonstrate technical peculiarities with different approaches.
Innovation aim
Robotic transcervical esophagectomy, robotic single-port esophagectomy, or mediastinoscopic esophagectomy (one approach to be selected).
18 places · 12 international · 6 Chinese
World-Class Faculty
Learn from leading international experts in the field of esophageal surgery.
Course Directors
Zhigang Li
Shanghai Chest Hospital, Jiao Tong University, China
Hasan Batirel
Marmara University, Turkey
International Faculty
Stephen Cassivi
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
Lieven Depypere
Catholic University of Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
Chang Hyun Kang
Seoul National University Hospital (SNUH), Seoul, South Korea
Hiroya Takeuchi
Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, Japan
Program Schedule
A four-day intensive curriculum combining theoretical lectures, case discussions, videos, and live surgeries.
WEDNESDAY, MAR 31
DECISION MAKING DAY
MORNING & AFTERNOON SESSIONS
- 07:45 – 08:00Introduction to the School— Zhigang Li, Hasan Batirel
- 08:00 – 08:20Evaluation of Resectability – EUS, contrast CT, MRI
- 08:20 – 08:40Evaluation of Operability – preoperative cardiac, pulmonary, and abdominal workup
- 08:40 – 09:00How resectability changes after preoperative treatment: chemoradiation and immunotherapy
- 09:00 – 09:40Case discussions
- 09:30 – 09:45Introduction of cases for live surgeries
- 09:45 – 12:00Live Surgeries
- 13:00 – 13:20Upper and middle third squamous cell cancer
- 13:20 – 13:40Lower third squamous cell cancer and adenocarcinoma (Siewert 1 and 2)
- 13:40 – 14:00Case discussions
- 14:00 – 14:15Introduction of cases for live surgeries
- 14:15 – 17:00Live Surgeries
Welcome Dinner
Venue & Accommodation
Daily shuttle bus service provided between the hotel and hospital.
Course Venue
Shanghai Chest Hospital
Accommodation
Golden Tulip Shanghai Rainbow Hotel
Daily shuttle bus service will be provided for all faculty and participants between the hotel and Shanghai Chest Hospital.
Airport Transfer Guide
The hotel's proximity to the two international airports varies significantly. Please check your flight itinerary carefully.
Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA)
10 km to hotel
Metro Line 10 to Yili Road Station (15-min walk)
Shanghai Pudong (PVG)
50 km to hotel
Metro Line 2 to Loushanguan Road Station (20-min walk)
Registration & Venue
Application Details
PARTICIPANTS: 12 International & 6 Chinese surgeons.
EXPERIENCE: Attending surgeons or senior residents w/ esophagectomy experience.
OPERATIONS: VATS and Robotic Esophagectomy.
DEADLINE: 30 October 2026.
FEE: 1500 USD (includes course, hotel, refreshments, two dinners).
Venue
Shanghai Chest Hospital
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Past School
The previous school brought together surgeons for an intensive program in VATS and robotic esophagectomy. The 2027 course builds on that foundation with a more detailed, day-by-day curriculum.
Shanghai Esophagectomy School 2026
Completed 2026 edition