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RBSS President 2025-2026

Dear RBSS members, 

 

As a hepatopancreatobiliary oncologic surgeon and President of the Royal Belgian Society of Surgery, it is both an honor and a pleasure to welcome you to our next national congress, from the 23th to the 26th of April 2026.

The theme for this year — “Individualized Surgical Oncology: Honoring Tradition, Embracing Innovation” — reflects a vision that I believe is both timely and essential. Surgical oncology remains one of the most demanding and complex fields of our profession. Today, we are challenged  to deliver treatments that are not only technically sophisticated, but also tailored to the unique biological, physical, and emotional realities of every individual patient.

Innovation plays an expanding role in how we face these challenges. Advances in imaging, molecular profiling, robotics, and artificial intelligence are reshaping our practice, offering new opportunities to make surgery safer, smarter, and more precise.  

However, as we look forward, we must also remain grounded in the fundamental principles that have guided generations of surgeons before us — anatomy, clinical judgment, and a profound respect for the human body as an entity. Techniques that have stood the test of time, the wisdom gained from experience, and the humility learned in the operating room remain as relevant as ever — even as we push the boundaries of what is possible.I believe deeply that the future of surgery depends on this delicate fusion of tradition and innovation.

To the young surgeons among us : the path you’ve chosen is not easy. It will test your limits, both professionally and personally. But it is also deeply meaningful. In a time when many in medicine — and society — struggle with a sense of purpose, returning to your core values is key. What will carry you through is not just knowledge or skill, but your passion for making a difference in the lives of your patients. Let this passion inspire your learning, sharpen your judgment, and remind you, even in the toughest moments, why you chose this remarkable profession. Stay curious, committed, and above all, stay passionate for your patients, for your craft, and for excellence .

Let this congress be a space for learning, reflection, and inspiration.  I look forward to welcoming you there.

 

Alexandra Dili, MD, PhD
CHU UCL Mont-Godinne

President of the Royal Belgian Surgical Society 2025-2026

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Welcome to the RBSS

The Royal Belgian Society for Surgery has been erected in 1893 to study, develop, teach and spread surgical science. Its goal is realized by:

  •  promoting ongoing surgical education and formation of established surgeons;
  •  erecting sections to promote surgical sub disciplines;
  •  erecting commissions and task forces with clear defined tasks;
  •  promoting collaboration between surgical or medical organizations, nationally as well as internationally;
  •  acting as an advisory board by supplying advices to third parties about surgical problems with an ethical, economical or political dimension;
  •  publishing a journal;
  •  maintaining a website. 

 Please read further to know more about the society, the sections, the affiliated societies or how to become a member!

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Sign up or renew your Membership!

Since 2017, you can sign up as a member through our website.

Membership of the RBSS includes: free subscription to the online version of the Acta Chirurgica Belgica (if a printed version is required, a sum of 70,00 € needs to be asked), free attendance to all postgraduate courses of the RBSS’ sections, free access to the RBSS website, reduced registration fee at the annual Belgian Surgical Week.

After registration, your membership application will have to be ratified during the General Assembly of the Society, according to the bylaws of the Society. In the meantime you can already enjoy all benefits related to your RBSS membership status.

 

Apply for a regular RBSS membership, when you are a recognized surgeon.

To be promoted to a titular membership equalling the status of 'fellow of the Royal Belgian Society for Surgery, you have to be ordinary member for at least 3 years, have at least one oral communication during the Belgian Surgical Week and have published at least one article in the Acta Chirurgica Belgica as first or last author.

Apply for block BAST-RBSS Membership when you are still in training and want to become member of RBSS as well as BAST (Belgian Association of Surgical Trainees).  

Apply for a senior RBSS membership when you are retired but still wnat to particpate in the activities of the society.

Apply for an extra-ordinary membership when you are a non-surgeon or not eligible to become an RBSS member but want to participate in eg. the History section.

 

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