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Science & Education
Advance surgical education, training, practice and research through international scientific exchange and learning.
About ISS/SIC
Advancing the science and art of surgery worldwide.
Founded in 1902, the International Society of Surgery / Société Internationale de Chirurgie (ISS/SIC) connects a worldwide surgical community through education, scientific exchange, its five Integrated Societies, the World Journal of Surgery and International Surgical Week.
1902Founded
3,000+Medical professionals
5Integrated Societies
2028Cape Town
A global society with more than a century of surgical exchange.International Society of Surgery · Est. 1902
Our mission
What we are here to advance.
ISS/SIC supports the care of the surgical patient by strengthening education, training, practice, research and international collaboration across specialties and regions.
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Global Collaboration
Connect surgeons, Integrated Societies and surgical leaders across national and specialty boundaries.
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Care of the Surgical Patient
Support progress in the broad spectrum of care surrounding surgical patients, with an international perspective.
One Society · Five Integrated Societies
Specialty expertise within one international community.
Each Integrated Society retains its specialist identity while contributing to the shared scientific, educational and congress platform of ISS/SIC.
Explore the Integrated Societies →1902
Since 1902
More than a century of international surgery.
ISS/SIC was established in 1902 and has developed into a long-standing international platform for surgical science, education and professional exchange. Its history connects generations of surgeons while the Society continues to evolve for the needs of today's global surgical community.
Explore our history →Alessandro FicheraPresident · 2026-2028 · USA
Leadership today
Moving ISS/SIC forward between Congress years.
Alessandro Fichera serves as President of ISS/SIC for the 2026-2028 term. His presidency focuses on engaging and supporting the Integrated Societies, strengthening surgical education and maintaining momentum on the road to ISW 2028 in Cape Town.
ISS/SIC
Science, education and community - connected worldwide.
Explore the Society, its membership, Integrated Societies, governance and global activities.
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