Dimitris Damaskos

@ed_abrahamson As a friend told me, the legacy you leave is the lives of the people you have positively influenced and inspired. The system will forget you the day you leave the building!

Critical decision-making in trauma- @MaxMarsden83 is back, challenging us to think about blunt thoraco-abdominal trauma decisions. #ASGBI2026

Chris Schlacta talks about the role of ICG in bariatric surgery

Congratulations @JWohlgemut on your Moynihan Travelling Fellowship award, great to hear about the impact and how memorable this was

Cyberattacks are no longer an IT problem, they are a patient safety problem. A fascinating and highly relevant talk from Peter Gogalniceanu on healthcare resilience, cyber security, and the vulnerability of modern surgical systems at #ASGBI2026 #CyberSecurity #PatientSafety #NHS #Surgery

3 things from this morning at #ASGBI2026 👇 1️⃣ Innovation is accelerating faster than training structures 2️⃣ Workforce pressures remain central to every discussion 3️⃣ Surgeons still want practical solutions — not just theory #GenSurg #NELA #SurgicalEduc

Critical decision-making in trauma- Managing Massive Haemorrhage in a Team with Mr Mark Edwards @markedwards999 #ASGBI2026

The Congress VIP has arrived 🎉. Welcome Rupert! #ASGBI2026

Excellent engagement and discussion in the “How to Retire Gracefully” masterclass at #ASGBI2026 A thoughtful session reflecting on career longevity, transition, identity and wellbeing, important conversations that are often not discussed enough in surgery.

A warm and inspiring welcome from ASGBI President Christian Macutkiewicz to open #ASGBI2026 👏 A clear message throughout: 🔹 collaboration 🔹 innovation 🔹 training 🔹 the future of UK surgery An exciting few days ahead for the surgical community.

@Ammar_Darwish1 @asgbi @ravi__vohra @SurgeryHPB @2eyes1keyboard @misshollyman @KateHancorn @abppc @K1ranAltaf @NickWatsonSurg @ASGBI_MA See you soon !

@asgbi @DimDamask @ravi__vohra @SurgeryHPB @2eyes1keyboard @misshollyman @KateHancorn @abppc @K1ranAltaf @NickWatsonSurg @ASGBI_MA Congratulations 👍 @DimDamask @ravi__vohra

📢💫New appointments! We are delighted to announce that Mr Dimitrios Damaskos will continue his outstanding work as Director of Scientific Programme for a further term, while Mr Ravi Vohra will remain on the Board in the newly created role of Honorary Secretary. It is a pleasure to work alongside these dedicated and forward-thinking individuals, whose commitment and leadership continues to help shape the future of surgery 🤗 #TeamASGBI #ASGBI2026

Introducing the 2026 Averil Mansfield Travelling Fellowship winner - Mr George Neelankavil Davis! We extend a massive congratulations to George and look forward to hearing updates on his experiences. Well done on an outstanding submission! 🏅⭐️🏆

What a day of celebration! Today, the second annual Edinburgh Tartan Parade has travelled through the streets of the city, led by Grand Marshall Eilish McColgan. 🎉🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 With pipers, drummers and dancers parading amongst crowds to rejoice in culture and Scottish heritage - participants are now celebrating with a ceilidh in Princes Street Gardens. 🥁

Foundations to Frontiers: Advancing Hernia Surgery is the theme of our 2026 Conference in Leeds, 30th November - 1st December. Two days of excellent programme for your professional development. Abstract submission deadline: 19th June Find out more: bhs2026.co.uk

Next week's Wednesday highlights 🥳 With so much on offer, we will host our fantastic Royal College Lectures from @RCSEd @RCSnews @RCSI_Irl and @rcpsglasgow as well as our Prize Session, featuring our BJS Lecturer, @pferrada1. Other sessions include: - Humanitarian Surgery with @Ammar_Darwish1 - Thriving, not surviving, as an IMG locum consultant or SAS surgeon in a tertiary center with @drhossam35 - Medical Student Symposium with @ASGBI_MA Not forgetting our Breakfast Academy and Training Village workshops....it's going to be packed. See you there!

The final day of #ASGBI2026 shows no signs of slowing down! 💥 With highlights including our Medicolegal and Adhesions sessions, as well as discussion around training - including insights from around the world and a hackathon on the state of surgical training, you won't want to leave.... See you all next week for our best Congress yet 💫 @BAPS1953 @SAGES_Updates @baxter_intl @EIDOhealthcare @radarhealthcare @SpenceGary

🚨 REGISTRATION IS OPEN! The Edinburgh Anaesthesia Festival returns 19–21 August at @RCPEdin — Scotland’s biggest annual meeting for anaesthesia, critical care & pain medicine. 🔗 eafest.org Not in Edinburgh? Join virtually or watch all sessions on‑demand for 12 months. What’s on at #EAF2026: • 30 talks from 20 outstanding speakers • Regional Anaesthesia hands‑on workshop AND Leadership workshop (book fast!) • 1‑year access to all talks + slides • Abstract Competition - closing date 30 May • Scottish Shindig - Drinks Reception following first day of talks - free for delegates • Family Room + £50/day rate for parents on leave • Free virtual access for lowest‑income countries • 50% off Q‑Park Omni • 18 CPD points applied for #anaesthesia; #regionalworkshops @IainMoppett @mathewlyons @isiokolo @drchristurnbull @hartos84 @oldandbaffled @ewenharrison @Wilkinsonjonny @PedsAnesNet @AirwayMxAcademy; @ewenharrison @DimDamask @Assoc_Anaes @Anaes_Residents @PedsAnesNet @AirwayMxAcademy @EdCriticalCare @DaveOlvera1 @AnaesthesiaScot @IJA_web @Assoc_Anaes @Anaes_Residents @PedsAnesNet @TURYATUNGANICH6 @EdCriticalCare @NaveenEipe @Griffith_DM @AnaesthesiaScot

We can't believe that this time next week, Day 1 of #ASGBI2026 will be coming to a close! Just look at the highlights waiting for you! Check out the full programme or complete a last minute registration here - events.asgbi.org.uk/asgbievents/mo…

Built to be simple and fast: structured entry and feedback dashboards. Get started: tinyurl.com/BHS-Registry Transforming hernia surgery together. #HerniaSurgery @baxter_intl @Cook_Biotech @WLGore @JNJMedTech @Lawmed_Ltd @Medtronic @RaiseHealthcare @TELABioInc

It's Congress month! With less than 2 weeks to go until #ASGBI2026, we are grateful to all of our supporters. We extend a special thank you to all of our amazing sponsors who are an integral part of our meeting - we can wait to see you in Brighton 🤩 @JNJMedTech @StrykerEndo @baxter_intl @medtronic @EIDOhealthcare @BDandCo @MoonSurg @essity @GEHealthCare @SmithNephewPLC @Wesleyan @rcpsglasgow @RCSEd @rdsurgical

Breakfast Academy at #ASGBI2026 ☕ For all you early birds! Join us at 0800 for our informal, drop in sessions, offering guidance and advice on career development for all stages. This year we are excited to include a Perioperative Care session in collaboration with our friends at @RCoANews. Make sure to come along for a coffee and to discuss topics including shared decision making, the OG cancer journey and sepsis/optimising nutrition for an IF type patient. With the countdown well and truly on (12 days to go), register or check out the full programme here - events.asgbi.org.uk/asgbievents/mo… @susanmoug @DimDamask @SurgeryHPB