@IsaOpitz

Director Thoracic Surgery @ThoracicZurich @Unispital_USZ Professor of Thoracic Surgery @UZH

Joined February 2015
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Isabelle Opitz retweeted
ESTS@thoracic19h
Advance your ECMO skills with ESTS! Join the Basic Adult ECMO Course & Simulation Training for thoracic surgeons in Zurich, 17–18 Dec 2026. Explore hands-on training in ECMO management and cannulation. Register: emma.events/ESTS-ECMO2026 #ESTS #ECMO
ESTS School poster promoting "Basic Adult ECMO Course and Simulation Training for Thoracic Surgeons" at University Hospital Zurich, Switzerland on 17–18 December 2026, featuring a Zurich skyline photo, ECMO equipment image, and a brief course summary.

ALT ESTS School poster promoting "Basic Adult ECMO Course and Simulation Training for Thoracic Surgeons" at University Hospital Zurich, Switzerland on 17–18 December 2026, featuring a Zurich skyline photo, ECMO equipment image, and a brief course summary.

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Isabelle Opitz retweeted
ESTS@thoracicOct 21
🎙️ Follow ESTS so you don't miss the launch! Meet the first guests of THE SHARP END: our brand-new podcast: 1️⃣ Isabelle Opitz 2️⃣ Anne-Marie Dingemans 3️⃣ Robert Cerfolio Candid conversations at the cutting edge of thoracic surgery. Coming soon 🫁 #TheSharpEnd #ESTS #Podcast
ESTS (European Society of Thoracic Surgeons) promo announcing a new podcast "Meet the Voices" with first guests Isabelle Opitz, Anne‑Marie Dingemans, and Robert Cerfolio; coming soon — follow ESTS for the launch, includes "The Sharp End" podcast logo.

ALT ESTS (European Society of Thoracic Surgeons) promo announcing a new podcast "Meet the Voices" with first guests Isabelle Opitz, Anne‑Marie Dingemans, and Robert Cerfolio; coming soon — follow ESTS for the launch, includes "The Sharp End" podcast logo.

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Our new paper in ICVTS looked at the fellows of the ESTS Women in General Thoracic Surgery Academy, 2023–2025. A big thank you to all the fellows, mentors and co-authors and to Medtronic for supporting the Academy. 📖doi.org/10.1093/icvts/ivag24… #ESTS #WGTS #WomenInSurgery #Mentorship
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Isabelle Opitz retweeted
ESTS@thoracicSep 29
Zurich awaits. ⛰️ Zurich offers a striking backdrop for ESTS 2027- combining a distinctive city atmosphere with excellent international accessibility. Start planning your journey: 👉 estsmeeting.com/getting-to-z… 📆 30 May - 1 June 📍 Zurich #ThoracicSurgery
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🏆IASLC Cancer Care Team Award Europe🏆 What a special moment at the @IASLC #WCLC2026 in Seoul! I am incredibly proud that our multidisciplinary team has been honoured with the @IASLC Cancer Care Team Award for Europe. This recognition reflects what truly defines modern cancer care: close collaboration across disciplines and professions, combining different perspectives and expertise with one common goal - providing the best possible care for our patients. I am very grateful to share this recognition with an outstanding team: @HillingerSven , Annegret Hinkelmann, Albana Rexhepaj, @raph_werner, @jonas_willmann, Laura Boos, Gian-Marco Monsch, @OliviaLauk, @SilviaUlrich6, Carolin Steinack, Andreas Wicki, Caroline Hertler, @UszDidi, Ömer Senbaklavaci, @Mat_Guc This award belongs to the entire team and represents the dedication, trust and interdisciplinary collaboration that make comprehensive cancer care possible every day. I am deeply grateful for this recognition and very proud of what we have achieved together. #WCLC2026 #IASLC #CancerCareTeamAwardEurope #LungCancer #ThoracicOncology #MultidisciplinaryCare #Teamwork #ThoracicSurgery
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Isabelle Opitz retweeted
Stephen V Liu, MD
@StephenVLiuSep 13
8 year update of ADAURA at #WCLC26 from @DrRoyHerbst - with 3y of adjuvant osimertinib in EGFR mutant NSCLC, 8y OS rate 74% vs 58% with OS HR 0.53 and benefit seen across stages: stage IB HR 0.50, stage II HR 0.60, stage IIIA HR 0.49 - reaffirms standard of care.
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Isabelle Opitz retweeted
Stephen V Liu, MD
@StephenVLiuSep 13
Congratulations to Dr. @pompili_cecilia - the #WCLC26 winner of the Robert J. Ginsburg Lectureship Award for Surgery. Pioneering work on patient reported outcomes, focusing the field and innovation on what is best for each patient. A true leader who always leads with kindness.
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RT @HHorinouchi: 🌟 #WCLC26 Meet🆙 🤝Powerful💪 @IASLC Board Members ☑️Caicun Zhou (President) ☑️Paul Van Schil (Past President) ☑️Alex A. Adje…
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💙 Behind Every Successful Operation Is an Exceptional Team Every successful operation relies on dedicated professionals working together to provide the best possible care for our patients. Today, we would like to recognise our Operating Department Practitioners and especially thank Felix Jose Vega, Pili Vega and Bashkim Maksuti for their expertise, reliability and commitment to our team. As Felix and Pili begin their well-deserved retirement, we would like to thank them for their many years of dedication and the important contribution they have made to @ThoracicZurich at the @Unispital_USZ . Your experience, support and positive spirit will certainly be missed. And to Bashkim Maksuti: thank you for your continued dedication and for being such a valued part of our team. Felix and Pili, we wish you all the very best for this new chapter, and above all, plenty of time to enjoy it! 💙 #ThoracicSurgery #OperatingRoom #Teamwork #PatientCare #Retirement #UniversityHospitalZurich #OperatingDepartmentPractitioner
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Open Day: Experience Thoracic Surgery Up Close 🤖 Discover robotics, navigation and cutting-edge medicine at @Unispital_USZ . Everyone is welcome! 📅 Saturday, 29 August 2026 🕤 9.30 a.m.–3.00 p.m. 📍 University Hospital Zurich, Foyer Dick & Davy #OpenDay #ThoracicSurgery #USZ
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🫁 New AATS Expert Consensus Document on N2+ NSCLC It was a pleasure and great learning to contribute to the 2026 @AATSHQ Expert Consensus Document on the evaluation and management of N2+ non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) under the leadership of Philip Linden and Thomas D'Amico. The management of N2-positive NSCLC remains one of the most complex areas in thoracic oncology! This new consensus document provides updated recommendations on staging, patient selection and treatment strategies, highlighting the importance of multidisciplinary decision-making and close collaboration across specialties. 🤝🫁 Many thanks to the @AATSHQ and all colleagues involved in this collaborative effort. Link to the paper: hubs.la/Q04rRCG50 #ThoracicSurgery #LungCancer #NSCLC #SurgicalOncology #MultimodalTherapy #AATS
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Thoracic_Zurich 🇨🇭@ThoracicZurichAug 13
A new chapter for Thoracic Surgery at @Unispital_USZ Yesterday, our team performed the first three thoracic procedures using the new da Vinci 5 system, including a one-stop-shop case combining ION robotic bronchoscopy and robotic surgery. #ThoracicSurgery #daVinci5
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Isabelle Opitz retweeted
ESTS@thoracicAug 11
🫁 VITOS 2026 is coming to Vienna! Join leading experts for 2 days of cutting-edge thoracic oncology science. Endorsed by @ESTS_thoracic. 📍20–21 Nov 2026 🌐 In-person + live stream 💶 Free (registration required) 👉 Register: ests.org/events/279/vienna_i…
Promotional poster for the Vienna International Thoracic Oncology Summit 2026. A detailed medical illustration of human lungs and airways fills the background, with a white Vienna skyline and “VITOS” graphic in the foreground. Text announces an International Multidisciplinary Symposium, taking place 20–21 November 2026 at Klinik Floridsdorf, Brünner Straße 68, 1210 Vienna, Austria. The poster also notes a WEB live stream, local chairs T. Klikovits and S. Watzka, and the program committee M. Hochmair, T. Klikovits, I. Opitz, A. Rimmer, and S. Watzka.

ALT Promotional poster for the Vienna International Thoracic Oncology Summit 2026. A detailed medical illustration of human lungs and airways fills the background, with a white Vienna skyline and “VITOS” graphic in the foreground. Text announces an International Multidisciplinary Symposium, taking place 20–21 November 2026 at Klinik Floridsdorf, Brünner Straße 68, 1210 Vienna, Austria. The poster also notes a WEB live stream, local chairs T. Klikovits and S. Watzka, and the program committee M. Hochmair, T. Klikovits, I. Opitz, A. Rimmer, and S. Watzka.

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Isabelle Opitz retweeted
IASLC
@IASLCAug 1
Lung cancer care is changing what is possible for patients. IASLC Board Member @IsaOpitz shares her perspective on the progress transforming detection, treatment, and care. Watch her World Lung Cancer Day message. #WorldLungCancerDay #ConquerLungCancer
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Join us !
ESTS@thoracicJul 22
🚨 Join the ERS-ESTS-ESTRO-ESR Academy of Thoracic Oncology in Zurich 🇨🇭 (21–23 Oct 2026)! Explore the latest in lung cancer diagnosis, biomarkers, personalised treatment & multidisciplinary care. Register now: ests.org/events/250/academy_… #ESTS
Promotional graphic for the ERS Collaborative Course, Academy of Thoracic Oncology. The upper section features a blue-toned microscopic background with immune cells surrounding a large orange cancer cell overlaid with a targeting reticle. The European Society of Thoracic Surgeons (ESTS) logo appears in the top left and the European Respiratory Society (ERS) logo in the top right. A red banner reads "ERS Collaborative Course." The lower white section displays the title "Academy of thoracic oncology" in large blue text, with a red banner below stating: 21–23 October, 2026 | Zurich, Switzerland & Online.

ALT Promotional graphic for the ERS Collaborative Course, Academy of Thoracic Oncology. The upper section features a blue-toned microscopic background with immune cells surrounding a large orange cancer cell overlaid with a targeting reticle. The European Society of Thoracic Surgeons (ESTS) logo appears in the top left and the European Respiratory Society (ERS) logo in the top right. A red banner reads "ERS Collaborative Course." The lower white section displays the title "Academy of thoracic oncology" in large blue text, with a red banner below stating: 21–23 October, 2026 | Zurich, Switzerland & Online.

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linkedin.com/posts/lungcance…

Lung Cancer Risk Linked to Accelerated Biological Ageing | Lung Cancer Europe posted on the topic |...

Why are more younger adults developing lung cancer? A major new Nature Medicine study found that accelerated biological ageing was associated with a higher risk of several early-onset cancers. One of...

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🏔️🫁 Proud to contribute to #SCS2026 in Lucerne! Our Thoracic Surgery team at USZ presented research on robotic surgery, AI, thoracic oncology, CTEPH, education and innovation. Thank you for the inspiring exchange and collaboration. #ThoracicSurgery #USZ
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Isabelle Opitz retweeted
ESTS@thoracicJun 19
What do you do when the unexpected happens in surgery? Dr Didier Schneiter shared practical lessons during Nightmares in Robotic Thoracic Surgery: Managing the Unexpected. A valuable session from one of the field's leading robotic surgery experts. #ESTS #ThoracicSurgery
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Great to see the continued strengthening of the partnership between @thoracic and @IASLC at #ESTS2026 in Athens. Excellent multidisciplinary discussions with @karenkellymd, @paulvanschil and @HaukeWinter at ESTS/IASLC session on global frameworks for AI and perioperative innovation in NSCLC with @FordePatrick. Thanks Dr Kelly for sharing the @IASLC vision and initiatives with our @ests_womenThor & NextGen community #IASLC #ESTS2026 #ThoracicSurgery #LungCancer #NSCLC #AI
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Isabelle Opitz retweeted
ESTS@thoracicJun 8
What an inspiring, empowering and fun evening at the Women in General Thoracic Surgery / ESTS NextGen Networking Evening at #ESTS2026 in Athens. Thanks to everyone who joined us at DEOS Restaurant! Swipe to view the ESTS WGTS Committee roster #WomenInSurgery #NetworkingEvent
Group photo of attendees at the ESTS Women in General Thoracic Surgery and ESTS NextGen Networking Evening in Athens. Delegates from the thoracic surgery community stand together smiling during the networking reception.

ALT Group photo of attendees at the ESTS Women in General Thoracic Surgery and ESTS NextGen Networking Evening in Athens. Delegates from the thoracic surgery community stand together smiling during the networking reception.

ESTS President speaks with a microphone during the Women in General Thoracic Surgery and ESTS NextGen Networking Evening in Athens, offering closing thanks alongside event organisers in front of the event presentation screen.

ALT ESTS President speaks with a microphone during the Women in General Thoracic Surgery and ESTS NextGen Networking Evening in Athens, offering closing thanks alongside event organisers in front of the event presentation screen.

A speaker presents during the ESTS Women in General Thoracic Surgery and ESTS NextGen Networking Evening at DEOS Restaurant in Athens. She stands with a microphone beside a screen showing a presentation on empowering young surgeons through European networking, education, and training.

ALT A speaker presents during the ESTS Women in General Thoracic Surgery and ESTS NextGen Networking Evening at DEOS Restaurant in Athens. She stands with a microphone beside a screen showing a presentation on empowering young surgeons through European networking, education, and training.

Graphic showing the ESTS WGTS Women in General Thoracic Surgery Committee roster with the slogan “Strength Through Equity.” The image includes committee leadership and members, including Cecilia Pompili as Chair, Paula Duarte and Christina Beushausen as Co-Chairs, and Feriel Souissi as Communication Lead.

ALT Graphic showing the ESTS WGTS Women in General Thoracic Surgery Committee roster with the slogan “Strength Through Equity.” The image includes committee leadership and members, including Cecilia Pompili as Chair, Paula Duarte and Christina Beushausen as Co-Chairs, and Feriel Souissi as Communication Lead.

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