Nicolas Demartines MD, FACS, FRCS

Prof Demartines is Professor of Surgery, and Chairman of the Department for Visceral Surgery at the University Hospital CHUV in Lausanne Switzerland since 2006. His clinical and surgical activity focused on oncologic surgery, mainly hepato-pancreatico-biliary, colorectal surgery, and oesophagus surgery.

His research interest includes the entire perioperative management and minimal invasive approaches especially in oncologic patients. In this field, nutrition and Enhanced Recovery After Surgery programs (ERAS) are now well established, and his department belongs to the international leader in this promising field. Prof Demartines is member of the ERAS Society Executive Board.