HEROES Conference of Surgery
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to announce the organization of the 5th International HEROES Conference of Surgery organised by the Hellenic-Romanian Society of Surgery, Romanian Academy of Medical Sciences and the University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova that will take place between 5 to 7 June 2025
It is a special occasion to come together in the spirit of professionalism and scientific progress. On behalf of the entire team, we would like to express our gratitude for the involvement and the support you have provided us over time. Your continuous efforts in promoting excellence in the field of surgery play an essential role in the success and evolution of this event.
In this edition, we aim to offer you a series of high-quality scientific sessions and practical case presentations, led by renowned experts in the field. The program will include interactive workshops and discussion sessions focused on the latest techniques and technologies, encouraging the exchange of experiences and innovative ideas.
The scientific programme
will take into account the following specialities:
- General Surgery;
- Plastic, Reconstructive and Burn surgery;
- Cardiac Surgery;
- Vascular Surgery;
- ENT;
- Gynecologic Surgery;
- Urology;
- Neurosurgery;
- Pediatric Surgery;
- Thoracic Surgery;
- Orthopedic Surgery;
- Trauma Surgery;
- Anaesthesia and Intensive Care
- Transplant Surgery;
- Radiology;
- Gastroenterology;
- Oncology;
- Pathology
- Psychology
- Nursing sessions
Ticket Price & Plan
Heroes Member
Specialist
- Admission
- Coffee Break
- Certificate of attendance
- Gala dinner
Heroes Member
RESIDENT
- Admission
- Coffee Break
- Certificate of attendance
- Gala dinner
- Full price - no early bird
Nursing staff
- Admission
- Coffee Break
- Certificate of attendance
- Full price - no early bird
Gala dinner
Student
- *Student’s ID is Mandatory
- Admission
- Coffee Break
- Certificate of attendance
Gala dinner
Schedule
We look forward to welcoming you in Craiova to share knowledge and explore together the latest discoveries in modern surgery.
| # | Topic | Speaker | Time | Hall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Welcome-Registrations | 08:00 - 08:30 | The University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova | |
| 2 | Round Table Gastro-Intestinal/Nursing In Burns(In Parallel)/Spinal Surgery (In Parallel) | 08:30 - 10:00 | The University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova | |
| 3 | Oral Presentations (In Parallel)/Satelite Simposyum(In Parallel) | 10:00 - 11:00 | The University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova | |
| 4 | Coffee Break | 11:00 - 11:30 | The University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova | |
| 5 | Lectures(In Parallel)/Oral Presentations(In Parallel)/Round Table Emergency System In Europe (In Parallel) | 11:30 - 13:00 | The University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova | |
| 6 | Lunch Break | 13:00 - 14:00 | ||
| 7 | Oral Presentations(In Parallel)/Satelite Simposyum(In Parallel) | 14:00 - 15:30 | The University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova | |
| 8 | Coffee Break | 15:30 - 16:00 | ||
| 9 | Round Table- Gynaecological Oncology/Round Table Medical Phychology(In Parallel)/Oral Presentations (In Parallel) | 16:00 - 17:30 | The University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova | |
| 10 | Oral Presentations(In Parallel)/Satelite Simposyum(In Parallel) | 17:30 - 19:00 | The University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova | |
| 11 | Opening Lecture | 19:00 - 19:30 | The University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova | |
| 12 | Opening Ceremony - Welcome Reception | 20:00 - |
| # | Topic | Speaker | Time | Hall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Round Table- Plastic Surgery/Oral Presentations (In Parallel) | 08:30 - 10:00 | The University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova | |
| 2 | Nursing In Gastrointestinal Surgery/Oral Presentations(In Parallel)/Satelite Simposyum(In Parallel) | 10:00 - 11:00 | The University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova | |
| 3 | Cofee Break | 11:00 - 11:30 | The University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova | |
| 4 | Round Table Ent (In Parallel)/Oral Presentations (In Parallel) | 11:30 - 13:00 | The University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova | |
| 5 | Lunch Break | 13:00 - 14:00 | ||
| 6 | Oral Presentations/Round Table Urology (In Parallel)/Paliative Medicine | 14:00 - 15:30 | The University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova | |
| 7 | Coffee Break | 15:30 - 16:00 | The University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova | |
| 8 | Round Table- Pain Management/Round Table Endocrine Surgery(In Parallel)/Oral Presentations (In Parallel) | 16:00 - 17:30 | The University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova | |
| 9 | Oral Presentations(In Parallel)/Satelite Simposyum(In Parallel)/Round Table Transplant Surgery | 17:30 - 19:00 | The University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova | |
| 10 | Gala Dinner | 20:00 - |
| # | Topic | Speaker | Time | Hall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nursing In Wound Management | 08:30 - 10:00 | The University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova | |
| 2 | Oral Presentations | 10:00 - 11:00 | The University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova | |
| 3 | Cofee Break | 11:00 - 11:30 | ||
| 4 | Round Table Pediatric Surgery (In Parallel)/Poster Presentations (In Parallel) | 12:00 - 13:30 | The University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova | |
| 5 | Round Table Trauma | 13:30 - 14:30 | The University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova | |
| 6 | Closing Remarks | 14:30 - 15:00 | The University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova |
Presidents of the conference
Prof. Konstantinos Dinas
Prof. Konstantinos G. Sapalidis
Prof. Marius Eugen T. Ciurea
Prof. Șurlin Valeriu
Organizing committee
Dr Elena-Alexandra Marinescu
Teaching assistant
Plastic Surgery
Craiova, Romania
Dr Razvan
Marinescu
Md Phd Resident
Plastic Surgery
Craiova,Romania
Dr Oliviu
Nica
Teaching assistant
Plastic Surgery
Craiova, Romania
Dr Alexandru
Talaban
Md Phd
Plastic Surgery Resident
Craiova, Romania
Dr Ilaria
Petrovic
Pediatric Surgery Resident
Craiova, Romania
Scientific committee
Dr Georgescu Milena
Plastic Surgery
Craiova, Romania
Prof. Valeriu Surlin
General Surgery
Craiova, Romania
Prof. Dr Stelian Mogoantă
General Surgery
Craiova, Romania
Prof. Univ. Dr Victor Strambu
General Surgery
Bucharest, Romania
Prof. Univ. Dr Stelian Pantea
General Surgery
Timisoara, Romania
Prof. Univ Dr Stefania Tudorache
Gynecologic Surgery
Craiova, Romania
Conf. Univ Dr George Mitroi
Urology
Craiova, Romania
Andrei Drocas
Urology
Craiova, Romania
Prof. Univ. Dr Ionica Daniel Vilcea
General Surgery
Craiova, Romania
Prof. Cecil Mirea
General Surgery
Craiova,Romania
Prof. Dan Ionut Gheonea
Gastroenterology
Craiova, Romani
Prof. Florin Anghelina
ENT
Craiova, Romania
Prof. Dominic Iliescu
Gynecologic Surgery
Craiova, Romania
Lecturer Alexandru Grecu
Orthopedic Surgery
Craiova, Romania,
Assoc. Prof Michael Schenker
Oncology
Craiova, Romania
Teaching Assis. Ana-Maria Ciurea
Oncology
Craiova, Romania
Zavate Andrei
Pediatric surgery
Craiova,Romania
Alin Stoica
Pediatric Surgery
Craiova, Romania
Victor Raicea
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Craiova, Romania
Prof.Univ. Dr Viorel Jinga
Urology
Bucharest, Romania
Prof. Irinel Popescu
General surgery
Craiova,Romania
Prof. Camen Adrian
Oromaxillofacial surgery
Craiova, Romania
Prof. Ioana Gheonea
Radiology-Medical Imaging
Craiova, Romania
Prof. Chiutu Luminita
Intensive care and Anaesthesia
Craiova, Romania
Assoc. Prof. Marius Novac
Intensive care and Anaesthesia
Craiova, Romania
Prof. Viorel Scripcariu
General Surgery
Iași, România
Kalogiannidis ioannis
Associate Professor 3rd Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Dinas Konstantinos
Professor of Obstetrics – Gynaecology, 2nd Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Laskou Styliani
Consultant Surgeon 3rd Department of Surgery
AHEPA University Hospital Thessaloniki
Christoforos Forouli
Professor Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Dionysiou Dimitrios
Associate Professor Department of Plastic Surgery
Kesisoglou Isaak
Professor Of Surgery,
School Of Health Science , School Of Medicine,
Auth Head Of 3rd Department Of Surgery
Pavlidis Leonidas
Associate Professor Of Plastic Surgery,
School Of Health Science, School Of Medicine, Auth
Anastasiadis Kyriakos
Professor
Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Prof. Triaridis Stefanos
ENT, Professor and Head,
1st Otolaryngology Department,
AHEPA Hospital Deputy Head, Head of School of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Demiri Efterpi
Professor Head of Department of Plastic Surgery
School Of Health Science, School Of Medicine, Auth
Prof. Papaziogas Vasilis
General Surgery
Thessaloniki, Greece