A HOME FOR SURGEONS
OUR MISSION
To teach, to reach, to communicate, and to lead. It’s really just that simple.
ICS was founded to promote the excellence of surgeons and surgical specialists worldwide.
We continue this tradition today.
OUR VISION
Max Thorek saw the need for an organization dedicated to improve the lives of patients through the development and education of our members and the advancement of the our field. His vision still leads us today.
HUMANITARIAN MISSIONS
NIGERIAN MISSION
The team had little equipment, except for a malfunctioning diathermy machine and an old monitor. With a donated UAM, for the first time the team was able to perform major surgeries under General Anesthesia and was able to train local staff.
PARAGUAYAN MISSION
The conditions of operating rooms differ from those we know from the realities of developed countries. Often we had to improvise, and once end a surgery by the light of two cell phones.
UPCOMING EVENTS

International Surgery
Journal
The truly global scope of our surgery publication makes this journal unique among other resources, bringing the world of surgical advances to you on a quarterly basis. Over 90 original articles each year with authors from around the world. The journal is an excellent resource for practicing surgeons, surgical interns, and researchers.
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