Bariatric Surgery Symposium
– Belgrade, May 23, 2025
We invite you to the Bariatric Surgery Symposium, which will take place on May 23, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Belgrade, featuring leading national experts. This unique event is dedicated to the latest trends in the surgical treatment of obesity, sharing experiences, and enhancing professional knowledge and practice. Join us and be part of significant innovations shaping the future of this medical field.
By the decision of the Health Council of Serbia No. 153-02-00131/2025-01 dated March 17, 2025, the Bariatric Surgery Seminar (application number A-1-567/25) has been accredited as a NATIONAL CATEGORY I SEMINAR, awarding 12 points to lecturers and 6 points to attendees.
| 09:00 | Opening Ministry of Health of the Republic of Serbia, UEHS |
| 09:15 | Presentation of Institutions Performing Bariatric Procedures Moderators: Prof. Dr. Predrag Sabljak, Prof. Dr. Danijel Galun |
| 09:15 – 09:25 | University Clinical Center of Serbia Prof. Dr. Mirjana Šumarac |
| 09:25 – 09:35 | Center for Minimally Invasive Surgery, Clinical Center Niš Dr. Bojan Jovanović |
| 09:35 | Preoperative Evaluation of Patients for Bariatric Surgery Moderators: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dejan Veličković, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ognjan Skrobić |
| 09:35 – 09:50 | Preoperative Patient Evaluation and Optimization of Endocrine and Nutritional Status in the Perioperative Period Dr. Snežana Polovina, UCCS |
| 09:50 – 10:05 | Psychiatric and Psychological Support for Severely Obese Patients Dr. Jelena Popović, UCCS |
| 10:05 – 10:20 | Bariatric Surgery – Challenges for the Anesthesiologist – Intraoperative Aspects Dr. Bojana Miljković, UCCS |
| 10:20 – 10:35 | Perioperative Treatment of Severely Obese Patients Dr. Isidora Jovanović, UCCS |
| 10:35 | Bariatric Surgical Procedures Moderators: Prof. Dr. Pavle Gregorić, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dejan Veličković |
| 10:35 – 10:50 | Sleeve Gastrectomy Prof. Dr. Pavle Gregorić, UCCS |
| 10:50 – 11:05 | RYGBP (Standardization) and OAGB Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dejan Veličković, UCCS |
| 11:05 – 11:20 | SADI-s Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ognjan Skrobić, UCCS |
| 11:20 – 11:50 | Panel Discussion – What after Sleeve and RYGBP? |
| 11:50 – 12:20 | Break |
| 12:20 | Complications of Bariatric Surgery and Their Management Moderators: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ognjan Skrobić, Dr. Bojan Jovanović |
| 12:20 – 12:35 | Complications of Bariatric Surgery – Experience from UCCS Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dušan Micić, UCCS |
| 12:35 – 12:50 | Growing Trend of Revision Procedures, Euromedik Hospital Experience Dr. Dragan Gunjić, Euromedik |
| 12:50 – 13:05 | Discussion |
| 13:05 | Forum – Bariatric Surgery in Serbia – Current Situation and Future Perspectives Moderator: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ognjan Skrobić Forum: Prof. Dr. Pavle Gregorić, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dejan Veličković, Dr. Bojan Jovanović, 1 surgeon from the private sector, Representative of the Ministry of Health, Representative of RFZO |
| 13:45 | Conclusion of Symposium Prof. Dr. Danijel Galun, UCCS |
| 14:00 | Press Conference |
| 14:15 | Cocktail Reception |