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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. ^[1]

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.” ^[2]

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. ^[3]

ESGO is also active in developing educational tools such as videos, DVDs, and webcasted lectures for the use of relevant health professionals.

The European Network of Gyneacological 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. ^[4]

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 gynaecolological oncology training and accreditation programs have become recognized standards in a number of European countries. ^[5]

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 gynecological cancer such as experimental studies, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, diagnostic techniques, pathology epidemiology and surgery. ^[6]

ESGO Council, 2007-2009

President

• Gerald Gitsch, Germany

Past President

• Ian Jacobs, United Kingdom

President-Elect / Secretary-Treasurer

• Ate G. J. van der Zee, the Netherlands

Vice President

• Nicoletta Colombo, Italy

Council Members

• Ali Ayhan, Turkey
• Vesna Kesic, Serbia
• Helena Robova, Czech Republic
• Giovanni Di Vagno, Italy
• Bjorn Hagen, Norway
• Eric Leblanc, France
• Nicolas Reed, United Kingdom
• René Verheijen, The Netherlands
• Janina Markowska, Poland
• Alexandros Rodolakis, Greece

Chairman of ESGO16

• Vesna Kesic, Serbia

Editor in Chief, The International Journal of Gynecological Cancer

• Uziel Beller, Israel

See also

• Gynecology
• Gynecologic oncology
• Obstetrics
• Oncology
• Breast cancer
• Cervical cancer
• Endometrial cancer
• Ovarian cancer
• Vulva cancer
• Women's health

References

1. ^ "About ESGO". European Society of Gynaecological Oncology. 2008. http://www.esgo.org/about_esgo.asp. Retrieved 2008-10-02.  
2. ^ "About ESGO: Mission". European Society of Gynaecological Oncology. 2008. http://www.esgo.org/. Retrieved 2008-10-02.  
3. ^ "About ESGO: Activities". European Society of Gynaecological Oncology. 2008. http://www.esgo.org/. Retrieved 2008-10-02.  
4. ^ "About ESGO: Activities". European Society of Gynaecological Oncology. 2008. http://www.esgo.org/about_engot.asp. Retrieved 2008-10-02.  
5. ^ "About ESGO: Training and Accreditation". European Society of Gynaecological Oncology. 2008. http://www.esgo.org/education.asp. Retrieved 2008-10-02.  
6. ^ "About ESGO: Journal". European Society of Gynaecological Oncology. 2008. http://www.esgo.org/journal.asp. Retrieved 2008-10-02.  

External links

• European Society of Gynaecological Oncology
• European Society of Gynaecological Oncology Conference
• International Journal of Gynecological Cancer
• Calendar of Gynecological Oncology Events
• European Board and College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
• European Union of Medical Specialists