Canadian Surgery Forum

The Canadian Surgery Forum (CSF), occurring September 20 – 23, 2023 in Vancouver, British Columbia, is the largest surgical meeting in Canada. The 2023 conference theme is Surgical Innovation for Environmental Sustainability The CSF will bring together over 800+ delegates from across Canada – over 80% are general surgeons. The CSF partners with six major surgical societies and a variety of other societies to deliver a world class scientific program through a variety of educational formats. Tracks include general surgery, colorectal, hepato-pancreatico-biliary, hernia, trauma/acute care, surgical oncology, MIS/endoscopy, thoracic, rural/community surgery, and a track for resident/medical students. The 2023 programming includes keynote speakers, panel discussions, debates, symposia, paper and e-poster presentations, professor round tables and postgraduate courses. Do you like friendly competition? Check out the Laparoscopic Suturing and Surgical Robotic Competitions. It is not all serious! The CSF is pleased to be back in person with an exhibit hall and plenty of in-person networking opportunities for all – including the CSF Soiree at the Commodore Ballroom. MAJOR PARTICIPATING SOCIETIES: Canadian Association of General Surgeons (CAGS) Canadian Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (CSCRS) Canadian Association of Thoracic Surgeons (CATS) Canadian Society of Surgical Oncology (CSSO) Canadian Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association (CHPBA) Canadian Hernia Society (CHS) OTHER PARTICIPATING SOCIETIES: Trauma Association of Canada (TAC) Canadian Obesity Network (CON) Canadian Association of Bariatric Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (CABPS) The Ontario Association of General Surgeons (OAGS)