title: Recommendations from the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons (ESTS) regarding computed tomography screening for lung cancer in Europe.
abstract: In order to provide recommendations regarding implementation of computed tomography (CT) screening in Europe the ESTS established a working group with eight experts in the field. On a background of the current situation regarding CT screening in Europe and the available evidence, ten recommendations have been prepared that cover the essential aspects to be taken into account when considering implementation of CT screening in Europe. These issues are: (i) Implementation of CT screening in Europe, (ii) Participation of thoracic surgeons in CT screening programs, (iii) Training and clinical profile for surgeons participating in screening programs, (iv) the use of minimally invasive thoracic surgery and other relevant surgical issues and (v) Associated elements of CT screening programs (i.e. smoking cessation programs, radiological interpretation, nodule evaluation algorithms and pathology reports). Thoracic Surgeons will play a key role in this process and therefore the ESTS is committed to providing guidance and facilitating this process for the benefit of patients and surgeons.
authors.affiliation: Department of Thoracic Surgery RT 2152, Rigshospitalet, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark.
authors.forename: Jesper Holst
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Pedersen
authors.affiliation: Department of Thoracic Surgery, Medical University of Gdansk, Gdansk, Poland.
authors.forename: Witold
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Rzyman
authors.affiliation: Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, Italy.
authors.forename: Giulia
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Veronesi
authors.affiliation: Thoracic Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA.
authors.forename: Thomas A
authors.initials: TA
authors.lastname: D'Amico
authors.affiliation: Department of Thoracic and Vascular Surgery, Antwerp University Hospital, Edegem, Antwerp, Belgium.
authors.forename: Paul
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Van Schil
authors.affiliation: Thoracic Surgery Respiratory Institute, Hospital Clínic, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.
authors.forename: Laureano
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Molins
authors.affiliation: Service de Chirurgie Thoracique, Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France.
authors.forename: Gilbert
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Massard
authors.affiliation: Division of Thoracic Surgery, Department of Thoracic Surgical and Medical Oncology, National Cancer Institute, Naples, Italy.
authors.forename: Gaetano
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Rocco
mesh_terms: D055088:Early Detection of Cancer / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards; D005060:Europe; D006801:Humans; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D008403:Mass Screening / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000592:standards; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods; D010819:Physician's Role; D013903:Thoracic Surgery / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000592:standards; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards
keywords: CT screening ; Implementation; Lung Cancer ; Recommendations 