Advanced Course on
Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery

November 2026

MEXICO CITY
ON-SITE

International experts
What will you find in this course?
- Live uniportal thoracic surgery sessions
- Hands-on training with biological and cadaver models
- Lectures on lung cancer screening, anatomical resections, chest trauma, and more.
- See last year’s agenda
The Advanced Course in Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery is a premier educational event designed for surgeons, medical professionals and residents who are eager to deepen their expertise in the latest thoracic surgical techniques.
The 4th edition in 2026 aims to provide doctors and residents with hands-on experience, in-depth lectures, and interactive discussions that will enhance their skills, knowledge; empowering them through our globally renowned faculty, to deliver the highest standard of care to patients with the latest technologies.
Endorsed by the National Council of Thoracic Surgery, A.C., this academic program grants:
26 POINTS FOR RECERTIFICATION.
All of this, in collaboration with the Chest Wall Injury Society (CWIS), a renowned organization that has made significant contributions to the field of thoracic surgery.
Meet our experts:

Dr. Diego González Rivas
Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de A Coruña

Dr. Miguel Martínez
Centro Médico ABC (Santa Fe, Observatorio), Hospital Español de México (Polanco)

Dr. Luis Hernández
University Hospital Coventry, University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (UHCW)

Dr. William Andrés Guido Guerrero
Rafael Ángel Calderón Guardia Hospital, San José, Costa Rica

Dr. Rami Porta

Dr. Mahmoud Ismail
Klinikum Ernst von Bergmann (Potsdam/Berlin area, Germany)

Dr. Firas Abu Akar
Head of Thoracic Surgery Unit, Edith Wolfson Medical Center (Holon, Tel Aviv)

Dr. Zachary Bauman
Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, USA

Dr. Thomas W. White
Intermountain Medical Center, Murray, Utah, USA

Dr. Laura Socci
Northern General Hospital, Sheffield, UK

Dr. Joseph Fernández
Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA

Dr. Patrick Greiffenstein
University Medical Center New Orleans, New Orleans, LA, USA

Dr. Mauricio Velásquez
Fundación Valle del Lili, Cali, Colombia

Dr. Javier Gallegos
Hospital San Rafael & Hospital Santa Maria, A Coruña, Spain

Sarah Ann S. Whitbeck
(CEO, Chest Wall Injury Society)
How to enroll:
Step 1:
Create an account and fill the registration form.
Step 2:
Select On-Site Access and confirm the total before paying.
Step 3:
Complete payment. You'll recieve a confirmation to the email registered on the account.

Course Price:
$700.00 USD P/P
Where will it take place?
Hospital Español
Av. Ejército Nacional Mexicano 613, Granada, Miguel Hidalgo, 11520 Mexico City, CDMX
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Consejo Nacional de Cirugía de Tórax, A.C.
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