THIRD CLINICAL CONGRESS OF THE KOSOVA COLLEGE OF SURGEONS
About the Congress
Kosova College of Surgeons (KCS), established as a scientific and advocacy body to lead the advancement of the discipline of surgery in Kosova, will have its Third Clinical Congress on 12-15 October 2023, in Prishtina, Kosova.
Organizers:
Kosova College of Surgeons in cooperation with the Surgical Associations:
- Association of General Surgeons of Kosova
- Association of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgeons of Kosova
- Association of Orthopedists and Traumatologists of Kosova
- Kosova Association of Urologists
- Kosova Association of Gynecologists and Obstetricians
- Kosova Pediatric Surgery Association
- Kosova Association of Vascular Surgeons
- Kosova Thoracic Surgery Association
- Association of Ophthalmologists of Kosova
- Association of Maxillofacial Surgeons of Kosova
- Kosova ENT Association
- Cardiac Surgery
- Neurosurgery, and as associate organizations:
- Kosova Association of Anesthesiologists
- Kosova Association of Emergency Physicians
Organizational Council
President:
RIFAT LATIFI, MD, FACS, FICS
Executive Director:
SADIK LLULLAKU, MD
Director of the Board:
GANI ҪEKU, MD, Msc. Pediatric Surgeon, University Clinical Center of Kosova, Prishtina, Kosova
Secretary:
EQREM SHALA, Mr.Sci. General Surgeon, Regional Hospital Prizren, Kosova
Congress Chair:
OSMAN ZHURI, Orthopaedic Surgeon, Regional Hospital Prizren, Kosova
Scientific Committee:
Co-chairs:
Prof. Dr. ENVER FEKAJ, General Surgeon, University Clinical Centre of Kosova, Surgery Department, Prishtina, Kosova
ASTRIT HAMZA, MD, Ph.D., General Surgeon, University Clinical Centre of Kosova, Surgery Department, Prishtina, Kosova
Members of the Scientific Committee:
| Ademaj | Milot |
| Andrews | Russell |
| Bytyqi | Cen |
| Demaçi | Shqiptar |
| Duçi | Shkelzen |
| El-Menyar | Ayman |
| Elshani | Besnik |
| Emini | Lulzim |
| Fekaj | Enver |
| Grbolar | Adem |
| Hasani | Antigona |
| Hasbata | Gazmend |
| Hubert | Hauser |
| Hysenaj | Qazim |
| Hyseni | Nexhmi |
| Ibishi | Vlora |
| Jaha | Luan |
| Kqiku-Biblekaj | Lumnije |
| Leci-Tahiri | Laura |
| Mahmutaj | Dafina |
| Mekaj | Agon |
| Neziraj | Alban |
| Nuraj | Petrit |
| Olldashi | Fatos |
| Salihu | Naser |
| Shurdhiqi | Shpejtim |
| Zatriqi | Violeta |
Organizational Committee:
Chair:
MENTOR GORANI, MD, MBA HM, Ophthalmologist, Eye Clinic, University Clinical Center of Kosova, Prishtina, Kosova
Members of the Organizational Committee:
| Shala | Eqrem |
| Llullaku | Sadik |
| Salihu | Kujtim |
| Jahaj | Fatjona |
International Guest Speakers
- Husham Abdelrahman
- Mentor Ahmeti
- Hassan Al-Thani
- Russell J Andrews
- Huban Atilla
- Valon Baraliu
- Arben Beqiri
- Gazmend Berisha
- Jose Castro
- Pierre-Alain Clavien
- Agron Dogjani
- Vedat Eljezi
- Ayman El-Menyar
- Gurkan Erdogan
- Alberto Ferreres
- Abraham Fingerhut
- Krishnan Ganapathy
- Arben Gjata
- Ilir Hasani
- Hubert Hauser
- Ilirjana Haxhibeqiri-Karabdic
- Emir Haxhija
- Bellal Joseph
- Bashkim Kadriu
- Lars-Peter Kamolz
- Peter Killcommons
- Lumnije Kqiku-Biblekaj
- Hayato Kurihara
- Rifat Latifi
- Perparim Limani
- Demetrius Litwin
- Jay MacGregor
- Petrit Mulaku
- Alban Neziri
- Fatos Olldashi
- Michael Pfeiffer
- Joseph V Sakran
- George E Sarris
- Rexhep Selmani
- Abbas Smiley
- Tomaz Stupnik
- Kushtrim Shala
- Bekim Tateshi
- Girma Tefera
- Baran Tokar
- Gershon Volpin
- Nilüfer Yalçındağ
Program
Thursday, October 12, 2023
18:00 – 20:00 OPENING CEREMONY
- Welcoming and introduction words – President of the Kosova College of Surgeons, Dr. Rifat Latifi
- Greetings – from guests and personalities
- Introducing the new members of the Kosova College of Surgeons – Taking the oath collectively
- Introducing the Honorary Members of the Kosova College of Surgeons
- Cocktail
Friday, October 13, 2023
9:00 – 10:30
Scientific Presentations
10:45 – 11:00
Coffee break – plus Quick shots and e-Poster presentations
11:00 – 12:30
Scientific Presentations
12:30 – 13:15
Lunch – plus Quick shots and e-Poster presentations
13:15 – 14:45
Scientific Presentations
14:45 – 15:00
Coffee break – plus Quick shots and e-Poster presentations
15:00 – 17:30
Scientific Presentations
Saturday, October 14, 2023
9:00 – 10:30
Scientific Presentations
10:45 – 11:00
Coffee break – plus Quick shots and e-Poster presentations
11:00 – 12:30
Scientific Presentations
12:30 – 13:15
Lunch – plus Quick shots and e-Poster presentations
13:15 – 14:45
Scientific Presentations
14:45 – 15:00
Coffee break – plus Quick shots and e-Poster presentations
15:00 – 17:30
Scientific Presentations
20:00
Gala Dinner
Klan Arena
Sunday, October 15, 2023
Social program – Tour in several Kosovar cities for international guests
Presentation types
- Oral Presentation. Each oral presentation will be 8 minutes presentation, with 3 minutes invited discussant and with 3 minutes Q&A. If your abstract is not selected as an Oral presentation, it will automatically be considered for a Quick shot or e-Poster presentation.
- Mini-Oral Presentation: These are 5 minutes presentation and 3 minutes discussion.
- ePoster Presentation: 3 minutes. e-Poster presentations may have up to 4 slides in addition to the title and authors.
- Video Presentation: If your video is not selected for a Video podium presentation, it will be considered for a Video e-Poster.
Abstract Submission Rules and Requirements
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- The abstract body (not counting abstract title or author string) must not exceed 300 words
- Graphs, photos and/or tables are accepted. There should not be identifiable patient name, data or face features.
- Video format: Must not exceed 5 minutes, sound optional, MOV or MP4 formats only.
SUBMISSION CHECKLIST
You will need the following information before you submit your abstract.
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- Principal Contact & Presenter Information (name, address, phone number and email address)
- Name and email address of sponsoring member
- List of Authors
- Abstract body (300 words or less)
- Use font 12, Times New Roman
- Please ensure that there are no grammar errors
- 2 Self-Assessment Questions and answers for CME in case your paper is accepted for oral presentation or Quick-shot
Deadline for submission: June 30, 2023.
Notification for authors: July 15, 2023
Manuscripts for oral presentation: June 30, 2023. Papers with the highest evaluation will be published in the Kosova Journal of Surgery, whilst all accepted papers for presentation in the Congress will be published in the Clinical Abstract book.
- NOTE: Abstracts, posters, or videos that have been previously presented and published will be rejected.
Registration fee
Early registration, 30 September……..50 euro
6 October …..……………………………..…..70 euro
On desk ……….………………………………100 euro
Link for registration:
DATE
12-15 October, 2023
CITY
Prishtina
VENUE:
Hotel Emerald
ACREDITATION
Kosova Chamber of Doctors
Presenters – 25 credits
Participants – 20 credits
ABSTRACT
Submission deadline: June 30, 2023