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Optimizing Thoracic Surgery Outcomes:
Infection Prevention, Haemostasis & Air Leak Management
April, 1st 2026 - 17:00 – 18:00 CET
Join us for this multi‑expert webinar addressing key challenges in thoracic surgery, with insights from specialists in thoracic complications, air‑leak management, hemostasis, and infection prevention. Prof. Bouabdallah, Prof. Cardillo, and Dr. Ricciardi will review the latest evidence and share practical experience across minimally invasive and complex procedures, with scientific moderation by Prof. Bille.
We will discuss evidence‑based strategies to manage thoracic complications, including hemostasis, controlling air leaks, and reducing infection risks, along with new data from the study “Absorbable Power Haemostat Use in Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery.” The session will also cover considerations for complex segmentectomy and strategies for managing prolonged air leaks and infection‑related risks.
Bring your reflections and questions—the webinar concludes with a live discussion.
Prof Ilies Bouabdallah
Prof. Ilies Bouabdallah is Head of the Thoracic Surgery Department at Hôpital Saint-Joseph in Marseille, France. His practice focuses on minimally invasive thoracic surgery (VATS and robotic) and thoracic oncology. He has a strong interest in integrated perioperative pathways (ERAS) and preoperative 3D planning to optimize surgical precision and recovery. He is also involved in multidisciplinary and institutional initiatives supporting innovation and quality of care.
Prof Giuseppe Cardillo
Professor Giuseppe Cardillo is Chair of Thoracic Surgery at San Camillo–Forlanini Hospital in Rome, Italy. He holds several leading international roles within SIET, ERS, EACTS, and ACOI-SICT, and serves on multiple European and global thoracic surgery task forces and committees. A Fellow of both the Royal College of Surgeons of England and the European Board of Thoracic Surgery, he is also an editor for major medical journals. His main clinical interests include minimally invasive thoracic surgery (VATS and robotic), advanced lung cancer, mesothelioma, thymic and tracheal disease, as well as lung cancer screening.
Dr Sara Ricciardi
Dr. Sara Ricciardi is a consultant thoracic surgeon at San Camillo-Forlanini Hospital in Rome. She trained in thoracic surgery at the University of Pisa, with further fellowship and research experience in robotic surgery, lung transplantation, and thoracic oncology in Pisa and Toronto. She later worked at the University Hospital of Bologna and holds a PhD from Bologna and a Master’s in Biostatistics from Padua. Her clinical interests include NSCLC, minimally invasive surgery, and thymic and pleural malignancies, and she has received multiple international young investigator awards.
