The SCS and its six basic organizations (SGC, SGVC, SGH, SGT, SGG, SGKC) are very pleased to invite you to participate in the SCS – Swiss College of Surgeons Annual Meeting 2025 in Lausanne, from 21 – 23 May 2025.
Motto
Guardians of the Scalpel: Securing Excellence, emphasizes our commitment to skill mastery, mentorship and leadership, innovation and best practices, ethical and patient-centered care, resilience and adaptability. Join us to uphold the highest standards of surgical care and collectively shape the future of our field.
Early Bird
The attractive Early-Bird conditions for the congress passes still apply, but not for much longer! Visit the congress website and secure your spot at the upcoming congress and save up to 40% on your congress registration! Be sure to follow us on LinkedIn to stay updated on the latest news and information about the main program and social activities.
Course Day
The traditional Course Day is scheduled for Wednesday, 21 May 2025, preceding the two-day Annual Meeting. This event offers young surgeons an excellent opportunity to expand their knowledge and advance their education through a diverse selection of courses. Hands-on classes and interactive courses with renowned experts will be on offer. You may register for your desired courses via the congress website. Note that most courses have limited availability. Register soon, to ensure that you can take part in the courses of your preferred choice!
Abstracts
A total of 394 abstracts were submitted. Thank you for your contribution to the scientific program of the Annual Meeting. All abstracts are now carefully reviewed by our experts. Authors will be informed about the acceptance of their abstracts and whether their work has been selected for presentation as a video, free communication, or visual abstract. The final allocation will be announced in the spring.
Guest Society
For the first time, the SCS at its basic organizations will welcome a guest society to the SCS Annual Meeting. We are extremely pleased to welcome Swiss Plastic Surgery (SPS) to the SCS Annual Meeting 2025. There will be a joint session between the SCS and the SPS, which will allow you to gain insights into the importance of collaboration with their expertise – do not miss this session!
Scientific Program
For the first time, all basic organizations present at least one session based on the congress motto:
Guardians of the Scalpel: Securing Excellence …
– in adapted professional pathways,
– in patient care & outcome,
– in surgical techniques vs. emerging new non-surgical approaches.
Find your desired scientific track on the congress website. Use the filters to browse through the program, such as filtering by session (course, main session, social program), by basic organization, or use the filter “Guardians of the Scalpel” to find all the sessions held under the congress motto.
Social Program
The SCS will open the congress on Wednesday after the Course Day at the Welcome Reception, held in the industry exhibition. Refreshing beverages and snacks will be served before the Champions Leagues starts. After the Champions League, the SGC kindly invites you to the SGC-Event in the Foyer Cloud of the STCC. This is an informal get-together where all congress participants are welcome, complemented with an “apéro dînatoire”.
Start your day right on Thursday with the SCS Run. All levels of fitness are welcome. Register for the three events for free on the congress website, when booking your congress pass.
Surgeons’ Night. Immerse yourselves in the rich history of the Olympic Games. The SCS is delighted to invite you to the SCS Surgeons’ Night, which takes place in the Olympic Museum in Lausanne on Thursday night, 22. May 2025. The Olympic Museum will open its doors exclusively to our guests and will let you step into the world of the ancient and modern Olympics. The coveted SCS Award winners will be presented and honored, before a delicious standing and seated dinner will be served. The DJ will then take the space until the late hours of the night, keeping the energy high while accompanied by the breathtaking views of Lake Geneva.
