22nd Central European Lung Cancer Conference CELCC 2026

26. – 28. 11. 2026  /  Clarion Hotel, Praha

The 22nd Central European Lung Cancer Conference (CELCC) and the 5th Congress on Airway Diagnostics and Interventions (DIDC) are coming together to create a unique multidisciplinary scientific forum. CELCC addresses the full spectrum of lung cancer research and care—from prevention, screening and early diagnosis to the latest advances in translational research and modern treatment strategies.

Abstract submission for CELCC 2026

5th Congress on Airway Diagnostics and Interventions
DIDC 2026

26. – 28. 11. 2026  /  Clarion Hotel, Praha

DIDC focuses on cutting-edge developments in bronchology, interventional pulmonology, thoracic surgery and anesthesiology. By bringing these fields together, the joint meeting bridges oncology, airway diagnostics and advanced therapeutic interventions. This collaboration aims to foster cross-disciplinary exchange and strengthen the quality of lung cancer and respiratory care across Central Europe.

Abstract submission for DIDC 2026

Dysfunction of the airways significantly affects patient prognosis, and effective management requires close interdisciplinary collaboration between pulmonology, thoracic surgery, otorhinolaryngology (ENT), anesthesiology and intensive care medicine.

Lung cancer remains one of the leading causes of cancer-related mortality worldwide, and improving patient outcomes requires close collaboration between pneumooncology, medical oncology, thoracic surgery, radiology, radiation oncology and translational research.

Program topics

PNEUMO-ONCOLOGY

Early Detection & Screening – Pros & Cons

Early detection & screening

Smoking cessation

Early detection and screening

Impact of artificial intelligence for diagnosis of lung cancer

Multimodality therapy of operable NSCLC

Management of locally advanced NSCLC

Metastatic NSCLC

SCLC

MDT-based care of lung cancer

Best of pneumo-oncology 2026

    PULMONOLOGY

    Imaging & Navigation – Pros & Cons

    • CT-guided vs bronchoscopic approach
    • Cone-beam CT: benefit vs radiation exposure
    • Robotic navigation – reality vs hype

    Tissue Acquisition

    • Peripheral lesion biopsy techniques
    • Cryobiopsy vs conventional tools
    • Complications and management

    From Biopsy to Biomarker

    • Sample quality
    • Common failures
    • Role of liquid biopsy

    Interdisciplinary Case Arena

    • Solitary pulmonary nodules
    • Borderline operability
    • Strategy failures

    ANESTHESIOLOGY & THORACIC SURGERY

    Anesthesiology & Thoracic Surgery

    • Shared responsibility in high-risk thoracic patients
    • ERAS protocols – benefits and limitations
    • Prehabilitation and patient selection

    Complications & Failures

    • Anesthetic complications
    • Surgical complications
    • Interdisciplinary rescue strategies

    Future Horizons in Thoracic Anesthesia & Surgery

    • Advanced monitoring
    • AI-assisted perioperative decision support
    • Hybrid operating rooms

    PARALLEL NURSE SESSIONS (CZ)

    13:00-14:30

    • Anesteziologie & Bronchologie
    • Bezpečné a efektivní výkony v dýchacích cestách
    • Anesteziologické strategie při bronchoskopii
    • Spontánní vs řízená ventilace – pro a proti
    • Řešení hypoxie a krvácení
    • Sdílená odpovědnost týmů

      14:45-16:00

      • Aplikovaná anesteziologie v hrudní chirurgii
      • Perioperační anestezie u hrudních výkonů
      • Ventilační strategie při jednoplicní ventilaci
      • Řešení hypoxemie a hemodynamické instability
      • Analgezie: epidurál vs regionální bloky
      • Pooperační rozhodování JIP vs standard

          16:30 – 17:30

          • Hrudní chirurgie: techniky, limity, komplikace
          • Minimálně invazivní hrudní chirurgie – limity a rizika
          • Peroperační komplikace a jejich řešení
          • Konverze: kdy, proč a jak
          • Pooperační úniky vzduchu a krvácení
          • Analýza selhání a poučení

              EVENT COORDINATORS

              JIŘÍ VOTRUBA

              President of the Congress

              ROBERT LISCHKE

              Local Scientific Comittee

              MICHAL OTÁHAL

              Local Scientific Comittee

              LUBOŠ PETRUŽELKA

              CELCA Vice-President

              ROBERT PIRKER

              CELCA President

              MILADA ZEMANOVÁ

              Local Scientific Comittee

              MARTIN SVATOŇ

              Local Scientific Comittee

              EVENT COORDINATORS

              Doc. MUDr. Jiří Votruba, PhD.  /  1 klinika TRN VFN a 1 LF UK
              Prof. MUDr. Robert Lischke, PhD.  /  III. chirurgická klinika 1. LF UK a FN Motol
              MUDr. Michal Otáhal, PhD.  /  Všeobecná fakultní nemocnice Praha
              Doc. MUDr. Milada Zemanová, CSc.  /  |  Všeobecná fakultní nemocnice Praha
              Prof. Luboš Petruželka, CSc.  /  Všeobecná fakultní nemocnice Praha
              Doc. MUDr. Martin Svatoň, PhD.  /  Fakultní nemocnice Plzeň 

              CO-HOST

              CELCA – Central European Lung Cancer Assotiation

              ORGANIZER

              VIZOO IMAGE PRODUCTION
              Jáchymova 3, 110 00 Praha 1
              IČO: 043 92 370 , DIČ: CZ043 92 370

              ORGANIZATION
              Mgr. Zuzana Poláčková

              BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
              Mgr. Peter Vanek