Bariatric Surgery Symposium – Belgrade, May 23, 2025

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

COURSE – ERAS Protocol in Surgical Practice – Banja Luka, December 27, 2024.

COURSE – ERAS Protocol in Surgical Practice – Banja Luka, December 27, 2024.

National Category I Seminar (decision of the Health Council of Serbia number 153-02-/2024-01, dated August 12, 2024)

PROGRAM

 

Schedule

Topic

Training Method

Lecturer

27.12.2024

KC Banja Luka

09.00

Opening

Prof. Dr Zoran Aleksić, Head of Surgical Clinic KC Banja Luka

09.05

Introduction to the Course as Part of MIH Development

Doc. Dr Danijel Galun

09.10 – 09.20

ERAS Protocol – History, Significance

Lecture

Prof. Dr Ivan Palibrk

09.20 – 09.35

ERAS Protocol – Goals, Principles

Lecture

Doc. Dr Mihajlo Bezmarević

09.35 – 09.50

ERAS Procedures – Preoperative, Intraoperative, Postoperative

Lecture

Ass. Dr Marija Đukanović

09.50 – 10.05

Nursing Interventions in ERAS Protocol – Prehabilitation

Lecture

Milovan Miletić, VMT

10.05 – 10.20

Nursing Interventions in ERAS Protocol – Preoperative

Lecture

Svetlana Cvetković, VMS

10.20 – 10.30

Nursing Interventions in ERAS Protocol – Intraoperative

Lecture

Anita Ognjenović, VMS

10.30 – 10.45

Nursing Interventions in ERAS Protocol – Postoperative

Lecture

Katarina Stokuća, VMS

10.45 – 11.10

Break

11.10 – 11.25

Physical Therapy in ERAS Protocol

Lecture

Doc. Dr Sanja Tomanović

11.25 – 11.35

Nutrition in ERAS Protocol

Lecture

Dr Marija Domanović

11.35 – 11.55

Nutritional Products in ERAS Protocol

Lecture

Prim. Dr Natalija Vuković

11.55 – 12.05

ERAS and Hypothermia Prevention – Pre-, Intra-, Postoperative (Sponsorship Lecture 1)

Lecture

Dr Dragana Stijepović, Duomed Southeast Europe

12.05 – 12.15

Enteral Nutrition Products in the Perioperative Period (Sponsorship Lecture 2)

Lecture

Dr Nela Cvetko, KIBID

12.15 – 12.25

Fresenius Kabi Enteral Nutrition Portfolio (Sponsorship Lecture 3)

Lecture

Mr. Ph. Irina Jablanović, Fresenius

12.25 – 13.25

Lunch

13.25 – 13.35

Recap, Discussion with Participants, Introduction to Group Work

Group Work

Prof. Dr Ivan Palibrk

13.35 – 14.20

Solving 3 Clinical Cases – Creating a Practical ERAS Plan

Exercises, Group Work, Clinical Situations

Educators

14.20 – 14.50

Forum – Presentation of ERAS Plan

Exercises, Group Work, Clinical Situations

Educators

14.50 – 15.00

Knowledge Test and Course Evaluation

15.00 – 15.10

Certificate Distribution, Closing Remarks

Course for Intermediate Medical Personnel – Belgrade, 25.10.2024

Course for Intermediate Medical Personnel – Belgrade, 25.10.2024

ERAS Protocol in Surgical Practice – National Seminar, Category I (Decision of the Health Council of Serbia number 153-02-/2024-01, dated 12.08.2024)

PROGRAM

Schedule Topic Training Method Lecturer
25.10.2024. Location: UKCS, UC – 3rd Floor, Meeting Room
09.00 Opening Doc. Dr. Zlatibor Lončar – Minister of Health of the Republic of Serbia
09.05 Introduction to the Course as Part of the Development of MIS in Serbia Doc. Dr. Danijel Galun
09.10 – 09.20 ERAS Protocol – History, Importance Lecture Prof. Dr. Ivan Palibrk
09.20 – 09.35 ERAS Protocol – Goals, Principles Lecture Doc. Dr. Mihajlo Bezmarević
09.35 – 09.50 ERAS Procedures – Preoperative, Intraoperative Lecture Prof. Dr. Dejan Marković
09.50 – 10.05 ERAS Procedures – Postoperative Lecture Asst. Dr. Marija Đukanović
10.05 – 10.20 Nursing Interventions in the ERAS Protocol – Prehabilitation Lecture Milovan Miletić, VMT
10.20 – 10.35 Nursing Interventions in the ERAS Protocol – Preoperative Lecture Svetlana Cvetković, VMS
10.35 – 10.50 Nursing Interventions in the ERAS Protocol – Intraoperative Lecture Anita Ognjenović, VMS
10.50 – 11.05 Nursing Interventions in the ERAS Protocol – Postoperative Lecture Katarina Stokuća, VMS
11.05 – 11.20 Break
11.20 – 11.35 Physical Therapy in the ERAS Protocol Lecture Doc. Dr. Sanja Tomanović
11.35 – 11.50 Nutrition in the ERAS Protocol Lecture Dr. Marija Domanović
11.50 – 12.05 Nutrition Supplements in the ERAS Protocol Lecture Prim. Dr. Natalija Vuković
12.05 – 12.15 ERAS in Hypothermia Prevention – Pre, Intra, and Postoperative (sponsored lecture 1) Lecture Dr. Dragana Stijepović, Duomed Southeast Europe
12.15 – 12.25 Enteral Nutrition Products for Perioperative Use (sponsored lecture 2) Lecture Dr. Nela Cvetko, KIBID
12.25 – 12.45 Fresenius Kabi Enteral Nutrition Portfolio (sponsored lecture 3) Lecture Mr. ph. Irina Jablanović, Fresenius
12.45 – 13.30 Lunch
13.30 – 13.40 Recap, Discussion with Participants, Group Work Introduction Group Work Prof. Dr. Ivan Palibrk
13.40 – 14.20 Solving 3 Clinical Cases – Creating a Practical ERAS Plan Exercises, Group Work, Solving Clinical Cases Educators
14.20 – 14.50 Forum – Presentation of ERAS Plan Exercises, Group Work, Solving Clinical Cases Educators
14.50 – 15.00 Knowledge Test and Course Evaluation
15.00 – 15.10 Certificate Distribution, Closing Remarks

Basic Laparoscopy Course 31.05. – 01.06. 2024

Basic Laparoscopy Course 31.05. – 01.06. 2024

Program of the Basic Laparoscopy Course

Day 1. Friday 31.05.2024

09:00 – 09:05 Opening Remarks (President of UEHS), Assoc. Prof. Dr. Danijel Galun
09:05 – 09:20 History and Development of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Prof. Dr. Aleksandar Simić
09:20 – 09:35 Principles of Operation in Minimally Invasive Surgery (components of the MIS tower, positioning of the monitor and surgical team), Prof. Dr. Dragan Radovanović
09:35 – 09:50 Instruments for Minimally Invasive Surgery, Prof. Dr. Pavle Gregorić
09:50 – 10:05 Creation of Pneumoperitoneum, Types of Trocars and Approaches, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ognjan Skrobić
10:05 – 10:30 Break
10:30 – 10:45 Principles of Dissection in Minimally Invasive Surgery, Energy Devices, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Miljan Ćeranić
10:45 – 11:00 Types of Staplers in Minimally Invasive Surgery, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dejan Veličković
11:00 – 11:15 Proper Handling of Needle, Principles of Knotting and Suturing, Prof. Dr. Ivanov (Assist. Dr. Dean Bjelajac)
11:15 – 11:30 Patient Selection for MIS, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Danijel Galun
11:30 – 12:00 Recap, Discussion with Participants
12:00 – 12:30 Break, Lunch
12:30 – 15:30 Practical Training on Simulators with Instructors (simulators with silicone models) Getting Acquainted with Instruments, Orientation, Tissue Grasping, Tissue Cutting

 

Day 2. Saturday 01.06.2024

10:00 Introductory Part, Discussion with Participants
10:20 – 10:40 Basics of Suturing in Minimally Invasive Surgery – Video Material, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ognjan Skrobić
10:40 – 13:40 Practical Training on Simulators with Instructors Needle Handling, Knot Tying
13:40 – 14:00 Break
14:00 – 14:30 Knowledge Test and Course Evaluation
15:00 Certificate Award Ceremony, Closing Remarks

Lecturers:

Prof. dr Aleksandar Simić
Prof. dr Dragan Radovanović
Prof. dr Pavle Gregorić
Doc dr Ognjan Skrobić
Doc dr Miljan Ćeranić
Doc dr Dejan Veličković
Doc dr Danijel Galun
Ass dr Dean Bjelajac

Instructors for Practical Training on Simulators:

Dr Nebojša Stojaković
Dr Bojan Jovanović
Ass Dr Igor Krdžić
Ass Dr Miljan Miljanović
Dr Rastislav Filko
Ass Dr Milan Veselinović

Basic Course of Laparoscopy 05 – 06 APRIL 2024

Basic Course of Laparoscopy 05 – 06 APRIL 2024

PROGRAM AND LECTURERS

Day 1.

09.00 – 09.05 Introductory speech (UEHS president), Assoc. Dr. Daniel Galun
09.05 – 09.20 History and development of minimally invasive surgery, Prof. Dr. Aleksandar Simić
09.20 – 09.35 Working principles in minimally invasive surgery (MIH column components, monitor positioning and surgical team), Prof. Dr. Dragan Radovanović
09.35 – 09.50 Instrumentation for minimally invasive surgery, Prof. Dr. Pavle Gregorić
09.50 – 10.05 Creation of pneumoperitoneum, trocar types and approaches, Prof. Dr. Ognjan Skrobić
10.05 – 10.30 Break
10:30 – 10:45 Principles of dissection in minimally invasive surgery, energy devices, Prof. Dr. Miljan Ćeranić
10:45 – 11:00 Types of staplers in minimally invasive surgery, Associate Professor Dejan Veličković
11.00 – 11.15 Proper handling of the needle, principles of knots and stitches, Prof. Dr. Ognjan Skrobić
11:15 – 11:30  Selection of patients for MIH, Assistant Professor Daniel Galun
11.30 – 12.00 Recapitulation, discussion with participants
12.00 – 12.30 Break, lunch
12.30 – 15.30 Work on trainers with instructors (trainers with silicone models). Familiarization with instruments, orientation, tissue grasping, tissue cutting

Day 2.

10.00 Introductory part, discussion with participants
10.20- 10.40 The basics of sutures in minimally invasive surgery – Video material, Prof. Dr. Ognjan Skrobić
10:40 a.m. – 1:40 p.m. Work on trainers with instructors Needle threading, tying knots
13.40 – 14.00 Break
14.00-14.30 Knowledge test and course evaluation
15.00 Distribution of certificates, welcome speech

Lecturers:

Prof. dr Aleksandar Simić
Prof. dr Dragan Radovanović
Prof. dr Pavle Gregorić
Doc dr Ognjan Skrobić
Doc dr Miljan Ćeranić
Doc dr Dejan Veličković
Doc dr Danijel Galun

Instructors for work on trainers:

Dr Nebojša Stojaković
Dr Bojan Jovanović
Dr Igor Krdžić
Dr Miljan Miljanović

Basic Course of Laparoscopy

BASIC COURSE OF LAPAROSCOPY

ACCREDITATION

By the decision of the Health Council of Serbia “BASIC LAPAROSCOPY COURSE UEHS” (registration number of program application A-⁠1-⁠489/⁠24), it was accredited as a NATIONAL COURSE AND CATEGORIES with 12 points for LECTURERS and 6 points for EDUCATION PARTICIPANTS.

(DECISION OF THE HEALTH COUNCIL OF SERBIA No. 153-02-94/2024-01, dated March 11, 2024)

NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 25

Planned dates for the UEHS basic laparoscopy course:
Banja Luka, October 4-5, 2024.
Novi Sad, December 13-14, 2024.

FEES: 12,000 DINARS AND 6,000 FOR ASSOCIATION MEMBERS

Master the basic skills of laparoscopic surgery through training based on repeating procedures: camera manipulation, orientation in the laparoscopic environment, eye-hand coordination, depth perception in a two-dimensional image, bimanual handling of laparoscopic instruments, correct application of clip applicators, atraumatic handling of dissector and grasper, orientation object in space.

Skills that participants will acquire: camera manipulation, hand-eye coordination, object translocation, dissector/grasper technique, cutting technique, clipping technique, stapler application technique.

Program of the Basic Laparoscopy Course

Day 1. Friday, October 4th 2024

09:00 – 09:05 Opening Remarks (President of UEHS), Assoc. Prof. Dr. Danijel Galun
09:05 – 09:20 History and Development of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Prof. Dr. Aleksandar Simić
09:20 – 09:35 Principles of Operation in Minimally Invasive Surgery (components of the MIS tower, positioning of the monitor and surgical team), Prof. Dr. Dragan Radovanović
09:35 – 09:50 Instruments for Minimally Invasive Surgery, Prof. Dr. Pavle Gregorić
09:50 – 10:05 Creation of Pneumoperitoneum, Types of Trocars and Approaches, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ognjan Skrobić
10:05 – 10:30 Break
10:30 – 10:45 Principles of Dissection in Minimally Invasive Surgery, Energy Devices, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Miljan Ćeranić
10:45 – 11:00 Types of Staplers in Minimally Invasive Surgery, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dejan Veličković
11:00 – 11:15 Proper Handling of Needle, Principles of Knotting and Suturing, Prof. Dr. Ivanov (Assist. Dr. Dean Bjelajac)
11:15 – 11:30 Patient Selection for MIS, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Danijel Galun
11:30 – 12:00 Recap, Discussion with Participants
12:00 – 12:30 Break, Lunch
12:30 – 15:30 Practical Training on Simulators with Instructors (simulators with silicone models) Getting Acquainted with Instruments, Orientation, Tissue Grasping, Tissue Cutting

 

Day 2. Saturday, October 5th 2024

10:00 Introductory Part, Discussion with Participants
10:20 – 10:40 Basics of Suturing in Minimally Invasive Surgery – Video Material, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ognjan Skrobić
10:40 – 13:40 Practical Training on Simulators with Instructors Needle Handling, Knot Tying
13:40 – 14:00 Break
14:00 – 14:30 Knowledge Test and Course Evaluation
15:00 Certificate Award Ceremony, Closing Remarks

Lecturers:

Prof. dr Aleksandar Simić
Prof. dr Dragan Radovanović
Prof. dr Pavle Gregorić
Doc dr Ognjan Skrobić
Doc dr Miljan Ćeranić
Doc dr Dejan Veličković
Doc dr Danijel Galun
Ass dr Dean Bjelajac

Instructors for work on trainers:

Dr Nebojša Stojaković
Dr Bojan Jovanović
Ass Dr Igor Krdžić
Ass Dr Miljan Miljanović
Dr Rastislav Filko
Ass Dr Milan Veselinović

Date

City

October 4-5, 2024. Banja Luka
December 13-14, 2024. Novi Sad

    Association of Endoscopic Surgeons of Serbia
    Višegradska 26, 11 000 Belgrade
    Dinar account: 160-0000000453027-62
    Foreign currency account: 160-0054000020039-23
    Purpose of payment: Basic Course of Laparoscopy

    Note: If your membership fee is paid by a company or sponsor, you need to inform us in advance via email so that a pro-invoice for payment can be issued.

    The basic laparoscopy course was supported by the following friends of the Association:

    CONGRESS 2019

    CONGRESS 2019

    It is our great honor and pleasure to invite you to the Second Congress of the Association of Endoscopic Surgeons of Serbia with international participation, which will be held from 14-16. November at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Belgrade under the auspices of the European Association for Endoscopic Surgery (EAES).

    5th SAES Course on Basic Skills in Laparascopic Surgery

    5th SAES Course on Basic Skills in Laparascopic Surgery

    In the course of 2019, the Serbian Association of Endoscopic Surgery organized three basic skills courses in laparoscopic surgery titled “SAES Course on Basic Skills and Laparascopic Surgery”, attended by over 40 participants.
    Two more courses are planned, on June 7 and 8, as well as 30 and 31 August of the current year.
    All interested in courses can apply through the official SAES mail address uehs.office@gmail.com.

    Advanced laparoscopic GI Surgery Course, Malta 5-8 August 2019

    Advanced laparoscopic GI Surgery Course, Malta 5-8 August 2019

    27th International EAES Congress

    27th International EAES Congress

    The 27th International Congress of the European Association for Endoscopic Surgery (EAES) will be held at the Barceló Convention Center in Sevilla, Spain from Wednesday 12 June through Saturday 15 June 2019. Read more about the Congress on: https://eaes.eu/eaes2019/