IPSO is an international society of surgeons who specialise in the surgical care of children with cancer.
IPSO's aims are:
IPSO is a truly global organisation, with an expanding membership from more than 30 countries, representing all parts of the world. Membership is open to all surgeons who have a demonstrable commitment to paediatric surgical oncology, and we are always keen to attract new members.
IPSO meets once a year in conjunction with our sister organisation SIOP (The International Society of Paediatric Oncology), and has regular joint meetings with other international organisations who represent specialist children's surgery.
IPSO strongly supports the continuing professional development of surgeons who care for children who have cancer, and to this end IPSO runs an annual course in paediatric surgical oncology, in collaboration with EUPSA (the European Paediatric Surgeon's Association).
The day-to day affairs of IPSO, as well as the organisation of international conferences, are managed by an elected Executive Council, who are guided by IPSO's Statutes and By-laws. We are always keen to recruit new members from the pool of specialists around the world who have a particular commitment to the surgical care of children with cancer