Inclusive Roundtable on Drainology at ESTS 2024

26 May 2024

The invitation to this Roundtable at the ESTS annual meeting was sent to a small exclusive group of forward-thinking surgeon-scientists to foster insightful discussion and innovation within the field of chest drain management. This event, supported by Science of Care | Medela, was a unique opportunity for the participants to engage with peers, explore the latest scientific findings, share real-world practices, and exchange ideas. Additionally, the winner of the Drainology Research Pump Priming Grant Competition was announced.

Event Details:

  • Date: Sunday, 26 May 2024
  • Time: 17:30-18:45 CEST
  • Location: ESTS at the Palau de Congressos de Barcelona [Room 4]
  • Hosts: Eric Lim, MD, MSc, FRCS (C-Th) (Royal Brompton London) and Lieven Depypere, MD, PhD, FEBTS, FEBS/OG (University Hospital Leuven)

Agenda Highlights:

    • Latest Science News, Discoveries, and Analysis in Drainology
      Presented by: Anna Minasyan, MD, MSc (Coruña University Hospital, Galicia)
    • Real-World Data Informing Patient Treatment and Care
      Presented by: Lorenzo Rosso, MD, PhD (Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan)
    • Registry on Drain Management Post Lung Resection
      Presented by: Andrea Bille, MD, PhD (Guy’s Hospital, London)
    • Pump Priming Grant Competition
      Awarded to: Chiara Proli (Royal Brompton Hospital, London) for the one-year prospective study of placing drains only if there is an air leak after video-assisted thoracic surgery, titled: “Translating expert drain management to direct patient benefit and improved clinical outcomes“.

At Drainology, our mission is fostering excellence in the care of patients who may require chest drainage through scientific research, technological innovation, and the dissemination of knowledge. This event embodies that mission, offering a collaborative platform to drive forward-thinking discussions and support pioneering research that will enhance patient care.