POVABLJENI PREDAVATELJI / INVITED FACULTY
prof. dr. Lena Perger, dr. med.
Specialistka otroške in splošne kirurgije | Albuquerque, Nova Mehika, ZDA
Izredna profesorica kirurgije – Medicinska fakulteta, Univerza A&M v Teksasu
Dr. Lena Perger je priznana specialistka otroške in splošne kirurgije s slovenskimi koreninami in globoko predanostjo razvoju kirurške oskrbe otrok. Diplomirala je na Medicinski fakulteti Univerze v Ljubljani, specializacijo iz kirurgije je opravila na Medicinski fakulteti Univerze v Novi Mehiki nato pa se dodatno izpopolnjevala v otroški kirurgiji v Pediatrični bolnišnici (Children’s Hospital) v Bostonu in opravila specializacijo iz otroške kirurgije na Univerzi v Alabami (Birmingham).
Trenutno deluje v Albuquerque-ju v Novi Mehiki, kjer združuje bogate klinične izkušnje z akademskim delom kot izredna profesorica kirurgije na Univerzi A&M v Teksasu.
Dr. Perger v praksi obravnava celoten spekter otroške kirurgije, s posebnim poudarkom na minimalno invazivnih posegih in kompleksnih boleznih prebavili.
Izbrano predavanje
Tema : Bruhanje pri novorojenčku
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Prof. Lena Perger, MD, PhD
Pediatric and General Surgeon | Albuquerque, NM, USA
Assistant Professor of Surgery – Texas A&M University College of Medicine
Dr. Lena Perger is a distinguished pediatric and general surgeon with Slovene roots and a deep commitment to advancing surgical care for children. A graduate of the University of Ljubljana Faculty of Medicine in Slovenia, Dr. Perger completed her surgical residency at the University of New Mexico, School of Medicine and advanced her expertise at Children’s Hospital Boston, followed by a pediatric surgery fellowship in pediatric surgery at the University of Alabama, Medical Center at Birmingham.
Currently based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, she brings a wealth of clinical experience to her practice while contributing academically as an Assistant Professor of Surgery at Texas A&M University College of Medicine.
Dr. Perger practices a wide breadth of pediatric surgery, but her special interests are minimally invasive surgery and complex gastrointestinal conditions.
Upcoming Presentation
Topic: Vomiting in the newborn period
prof. dr. Tutku Soyer,dr. med.
Specialist otroške kirurgije | Ankara, Turčija
Profesor otroške kirurgije – Medicinska fakulteta Univerze Hacettepe
Prof. dr. Tutku Soyer je ugledni otroški kirurg iz Ankare, kjer kot profesor otroške kirurgije deluje na Medicinski fakulteti Univerze Hacettepe. Diplomiral in specializiral je na isti ustanovi, ki velja za eno vodilnih medicinskih šol v Turčiji.
Njegovo klinično delo v Univerzitetni bolnici Hacettepe vključuje napredne kirurške tehnike, zlasti minimalno invazivne in endoskopske pristope pri zdravljenju otrok.
Aktivno sodeluje v razvoju otroške kirurgije na evropski ravni. Od junija 2025 je predsednik Turškega združenja otroških kirurgov.
Je član upravnega odbora evropske sekcije za otroško kirurgijo (UEMS), nacionalni predstavnik v mreži ERNICA in dejaven član EUPSA (Evropsko združenje otroških kirurgov), kot predsednik EUPSA skupine za povezovanje (Network Office), kjer sodeluje pri izobraževalnih in kliničnih projektih.
Svoje strokovno znanje deli tudi kot urednik pri European Journal of Pediatric Surgery Reports in kot predavatelj na mednarodnih strokovnih srečanjih in delavnicah.
Izbrano predavanje
Tema: Zamenjava požiralnika pri otrocih: primerjava dolgoročnih izidov in zapletov pri različnih kirurških tehnikah
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Prof. Tutku Soyer, MD, PhD
Pediatric Surgeon | Ankara, Turkey
Professor of Pediatric Surgery – Medical Faculty, Hacettepe University
Professor Tutku Soyer is a distinguished pediatric surgeon based in Ankara, Turkey. He earned his medical degree and completed his surgical training at Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine, where he now lectures as Professor of Pediatric Surgery.
His clinical expertise includes advanced pediatric surgical procedures with a special focus on minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques.
Prof. Soyer plays a key role in shaping pediatric surgery at the European level. He is since June 2025 the president of Turkish Association of Pediatric Surgeons. He is a board member of the UEMS Section of Pediatric Surgery and European Examiner in European Board Exam, a national representative in ERNICA (European Reference Network for rare inherited and congenital digestive tract diseases), and an active member of EUPSA (European Paediatric Surgeons’ Association), selected as the chair of the EUPSA Network Office.
He is also an editorial consultant for the European Journal of Pediatric Surgery and frequent speaker at international surgical workshops.
Upcoming Presentation
Topic: Esophageal Replacement in Children: Comparison of Long-Term Outcomes and Complications in Different Techniques
prof. dr. Udo Rolle, dr. med.
Specialist otroške kirurgije in urologije | Frankfurt na Majni, Nemčija
Profesor otroške kirurgije – Univerza Johann Wolfgang Goethe, Frankfurt
Prof. dr. med. Udo Rolle je mednarodno priznani strokovnjak za otroško kirurgijo in urologijo z več kot tridesetletnimi izkušnjami. Medicino je študiral na Univerzi v Leipzigu, kjer je opravil tudi specializacijo iz otroške kirurgije in urologije.
Trenutno vodi Oddelek za otroško kirurgijo in urologijo na Univerzitetni kliniki Frankfurt in deluje kot profesor otroške kirurgije na Univerzi Johann Wolfgang Goethe.
Specializiran je za zdravljenje kompleksnih prirojenih nepravilnosti, kirurgijo novorojenčkov ter otroško onkologijo. Dejavno sodeluje v evropski referenčni mreži ERNICA.
Je predsednik EUPSA in UEMS za otroško kirurgijo in izvoljen naslednji predsednik WOFAPS-a (Svetovnega združenja otroških kirurgov).
Je močan zagovornik specializacije otroške kirurgije ter mednarodnega sodelovanja na področju otroške kirurgije.
Izbrani predavanji
Temi: Obsežni defekti trebušne stene – sodobne kirurške tehnike in dolgoročni izidi
Otroški kirurgi – pot do subspecializacije – evropska perspektiva
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Prof. Udo Rolle, MD, PhD
Pediatric Surgeon and Urologist | Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Professor of Pediatric Surgery – Medical faculty, Goethe University Frankfurt
Professor Udo Rolle is an internationally recognized expert in pediatric surgery and urology, with a distinguished career spanning over three decades. He completed his medical studies and surgical training at the University of Leipzig, earning specialization in both pediatric surgery and pediatric urology.
Currently serving as Surgeon-in-Chief at University Hospital Frankfurt and Professor of Pediatric Surgery at Goethe University, he is known for his innovative work in the treatment of complex congenital malformations, neonatal surgery, and pediatric oncology.
Professor Rolle is a key contributor to the European Reference Network ERNICA, focused on improving care for children with rare congenital anomalies.
He is a president of EUPSA and of UEMS for Pediatric surgery and president elect of WOFAPS (World Federation of Associations of Pediatric Surgeons).
He has authored over 240 scientific publications and is an advocate for collaboration and specialization in pediatric surgery across Europe.
Upcoming Presentations Topics: Management of Large Abdominal Wall Defects – New Techniques and Long-Term Outcome and Paediatric Surgeons – The Way from the Last Surgical Generalists Towards Specialisation – European Perspective
Kenan Karavdić, dr. med.
Specialist otroške urologije | Sarajevo, Bosna in Hercegovina
Dr. Kenan Karavdić je priznan otroški urolog iz Sarajeva, kjer vodi Oddelek za minimalno invazivno kirurgijo na Kliniki za otroško kirurgijo Univerzitetnega kliničnega centra Sarajevo.
Diplomiral je na Medicinski fakulteti Univerze v Sarajevu nato opravil specializacijo iz otroške kirurgije ter se dodatno izpopolnjeval na področju otroške urologije.
Dr. Karavdić se osredotoča na minimalno invazivne kirurške tehnike. Dejavno sodeluje na regionalni in mednarodni ravni, tako na strokovnih srečanjih kot v izobraževalnih delavnicah.
Izbrani predavanji
Temi: Prednosti kombiniranih tehnik – laparoskopsko asistirana zunajtelesna podvezava baze pri nezapletenem vnetju slepiča pri otrocih
Predstavitev novega kirurškega pristopa pri zdravljenju otroške pljučne hidatidne bolezni: “postopek brez kaptoniranja” – brez zapiranja bronhialne odprtine
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Kenan Karavdić, MD
Pediatric Urologist | Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Dr. Kenan Karavdić is a respected pediatric urologist based in Sarajevo, where he currently works as a Head of Pediatric Minimally invasive Surgery Department at the Pediatric Surgery Clinic, University Clinical Center Sarajevo (UKC Sarajevo).
He obtained his medical degree at the University of Sarajevo – Faculty of Medicine, followed by a specialization in pediatric surgery, and further subspecialization in pediatric urology.
Dr. Karavdić focuses on minimally invasive surgery and reconstructive urology. He is actively involved in regional and international collaboration in pediatric urology and regularly participates in surgical workshops and congresses.
Upcoming Presentation Topic: Advantages of combined techniques of laparoscopically assisted extracorporeal base ligation in uncomplicated appendicitis in children and
Presentation of the new surgical approach in the treatment of pediatric lung hydatid disease “non-captonage procedure” without closure of the communication bronchial opening
Agnes Bokros, dr. med.
Specialistka otroške in mladostniške kirurgije, specialistka splošne kirurgije | Gradec, Avstrija
Agnes Bokros je priznana specialistka otroške in splošne kirurgije, zaposlena kot višja zdravnica na Kliniki za otroško in mladostniško kirurgijo Univerzitetne bolnišnice Gradec (LKH Univ.-Klinikum Graz).
Študij na Medicinski fakulteti je zaključila na Univerzi v Beogradu, specializacijo iz splošne kirurgije pa je opravila v UKC Maribor v Sloveniji, nato pa nadaljevala svoje izobraževanje in kariero na področju otroške in mladostniške kirurgije v Avstriji.
Na kliniki v Gradcu je aktivna pri uvajanju minimalno invazivnih in robotsko asistiranih kirurških pristopov.
Izbrano predavanje
Tema: Biliarna atrezija – znanje in spretnosti: posodobljen pregled
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Agnes Bokros, MD
Pediatric and Adolescent and General Surgeon | Graz, Austria
Agnes Bokros is a respected senior pediatric and general surgeon at the University Hospital Graz (LKH Univ.-Klinikum Graz), Austria.
She earned her medical degree at the University of Belgrade and completed her general surgery specialization at UMC Maribor in Slovenia, later focusing her education and career on pediatric and adolescent surgery in Austria.
Currently based in Graz, she is known for her work in minimally invasive and robotic-assisted pediatric surgery. Dr. Bokros is part of the pioneering team that introduced robotic-assisted surgery for pediatric patients in Austria, improving precision, recovery time, and outcomes.
Upcoming Presentation Topic: Biliary Atresia – Knowledge and Skills: An Update
prof. dr. Holger Till, dr. med.
Specialist otroške in mladostniške kirurgije | Gradec, Avstrija
Profesor otroške kirurgije – Medicinska fakulteta, Univerza Gradec
Prof. dr. Holger Till je priznani otroški kirurg in akademik, ki deluje v Gradcu v Avstriji. Je predstojnik Klinike za otroško in mladostniško kirurgijo na Univerzitetni kliniki Gradec (LKH-Universitätsklinikum Graz) ter redni profesor otroške kirurgije na Medicinski fakulteti Univerze Gradec. Medicino je študiral na Univerzi v Göttingenu, Nemčija, in na Univerzi Kalifornije v San Diegu (UCSD, ZDA), specializacijo iz splošne in otroške kirurgije pa opravil v Münchnu (Nemčija).
Je pionir minimalno invazivne in robotsko asistirane kirurgije pri otrocih v Avstriji. Pod njegovim vodstvom klinika izvaja celostno kirurško oskrbo otrok in mladostnikov – od kirurgije novorojenčkov, otroške urologije, posegov v trebušni in prsni votlini do travmatologije. Aktivno se ukvarja z raziskovalnim delom, tudi z uvajanjem najnovejših tehnoloških orodij, kot je umetna inteligenca (AI), v področje otroške kirurgije. Prof. dr. Till je mednarodno prepoznaven otroški kirurg in aktivno udeležen v združenjih, kot sta EUPSA in ERNICA.
Izbrana tema predavanja
Tema: Torakoskopska kirurgija prirojenih razvojnih nepravilnosti pljuč: “Izkušnje in izzivi”.
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Prof. Holger Till, MD, PhD
Pediatric and Adolescent Surgeon | Graz, Austria
Professor of Pediatric Surgery – Medical faculty, University of Graz
Prof. dr. Holger Till is a distinguished pediatric and adolescent surgeon and academic leader based in Graz, Austria. He serves as Head of the Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Surgery at the University Hospital Graz (LKH-Universitätsklinikum Graz) and is a Professor of Pediatric Surgery at the Medical faculty, University of Graz.
He studied medicine at the University of Göttingen, Germany, and at the University of California in San Diego (UCSD). He completed his residency and subspecialty training in general and pediatric surgery in Munich, Germany. He worked as an Associate Professor for Pediatric Surgery at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), assumed the full professorship for pediatric surgery at the University of Leipzig, and now continues his academic work at the University of Graz.
Prof. Till is renowned for pioneering minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgery in pediatric patients, being the first in Austria.
He leads a comprehensive pediatric surgery program that includes neonatal surgery, pediatric urology, thoracic and abdominal procedures, and pediatric traumatology. He is also involved in clinical research, including microbiome studies and congenital malformation networks. He is very engaged in using new technologies such as AI in the field of pediatric surgery. He is renowned internationally and an active member of EUPSA and ERNICA.
Upcoming Presentation
Topic: Thoracoscopic Surgery of Pulmonary Malformations: The “Skills and Thrills”
Marko Mesić, dr. med.
Specialist otroške kirurgije | Zagreb, Hrvaška
Dr. Marko Mesić je priznani hrvaški otroški kirurg, ki trenutno deluje kot višji zdravnik specialist v Otroški bolnišnici Zagreb (Klaićeva). Diplomiral je na Medicinski fakulteti Univerze v Zagrebu in zaključil specializacijo iz otroške kirurgije v vodilnih hrvaških pediatričnih ustanovah.
Njegovo delo je osredotočeno na abdominalno kirurgijo, zdravljenje prirojenih nepravilnosti (zlasti debelega črevesa in danke) ter vse bolj tudi na minimalno invazivne kirurške tehnike in funkcionalne izide po operacijah.
Redno sodeluje na mednarodnih strokovnih srečanjih, prispeva k širšemu sodelovanju med ustanovami v različnih državah in si prizadeva za boljše dolgoročne izide pri otrocih z zapletenimi prirojenimi razvojnimi nepravilnostmi.
Izbrana tema predavanja
Tema: Anorektalne malformacije – Tehnike ohranjanja sfinktra in izidi po fizioterapiji
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Marko Mesić, MD
Pediatric Surgeon | Zagreb, Croatia
Dr. Marko Mesić is a highly experienced pediatric surgeon based in Zagreb, Croatia, currently working as a Consultant Pediatric Surgeon at the Children’s Hospital Zagreb (Klaićeva). He completed his medical degree at the University of Zagreb – School of Medicine, followed by a specialization in pediatric surgery, with clinical training at leading Croatian pediatric centers. Dr. Mesić focuses on neonatal and abdominal surgery, congenital malformations, and has a growing interest in minimally invasive techniques and postoperative functional outcomes.
He regularly participates in international pediatric surgical congresses, contributes to cross-border medical cooperation, and is committed to improving outcomes for children with complex congenital colorectal anomalies.
Upcoming Presentation Topic: Anorectal Malformations – Sphincter Sparing Techniques and Outcomes After Physical Therapy
mag. Matej Kastelec, dr. med.
Specialist travmatolog | Ljubljana, Slovenija
Matej Kastelec je eden vodilnih slovenski kirurgov specializiran za področje otroške travmatologije. Vodi travmatološki oddelek na UKC Ljubljana, kjer se že več kot tri desetletja posveča kirurškemu zdravljenju, tudi poškodb pri otrocih.
Medicinsko fakulteto je zaključil na Univerzi v Ljubljani. S svojim pedagoškim delom oblikuje prihodnje generacije kirurgov.
Dr. Kastelec je aktiven član številnih mednarodnih strokovnih združenj s področja travmatologije, kjer se zavzema za razvoj standardov in izmenjavo dobrih praks. Njegovo delo vključuje tudi sodelovanje z iniciativami, kot je MedTech Europe, na področju medicinske tehnologije za kirurško zdravljenje otrok.
Izbrano predavanje
Tema: bo objavljena naknadno
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Matej Kastelec, MD, MSc
Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeon | Ljubljana, Slovenia
Matej Kastelec is a highly experienced trauma surgeon, specializing in pediatric trauma care. He leads the Trauma Department at University Medical Centre Ljubljana, Slovenia.
He earned his MD and MSc degrees at the University of Ljubljana. Dr. Kastelec is a recognized authority in managing traumatic injuries in children and adolescents. His expertise spans from fracture care and soft tissue trauma to complex musculoskeletal injuries.
Dr. Kastelec is a respected member of several international trauma associations, where he promotes the development of clinical standards and innovation in trauma care. He is also involved in initiatives such as MedTech Europe, with a focus on medical technologies in pediatric surgery.
Upcoming Presentation Topic: announced soon
Tomo Havliček, dr. med.
Travmatolog, UKC| Ljubljana, Slovenija
Dr. Tomo Havliček je specialist travmatologije, zaposlen v UKC Ljubljana.
Njegovo strokovno delo zajema zdravljenje zlomov in poškodb mehkih tkiv pri otrocih, adolescentih in odraslih ljudeh. Posebej se posveča poškodbam zgornje okončine, minimalno invazivnim pristopom in poškodbam pri otrocih.
Dr. Havliček je vodja Oddelka za otroško travmatologijo, UKC Ljubljana. V vsakdanjo prakso je uvedel je številne nove kirurške metode zdravljenja. Je vodja AO Slovenija.
Aktivno sodeluje pri izobraževanju mladih kirurgov in razvoju multidisciplinarnih pristopov k obravnavi poškodovanih otrok. Povezan je tudi z mednarodnimi travmatološkimi združenji in sodeluje na strokovnih srečanjih, posvečenih otroški travmatologiji.
Izbrano predavanje
Tema: bo objavljena naknadno
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Tomo Havliček, MD
Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeon | UMC Ljubljana, Slovenia
Dr. Tomo Havliček is a consultant trauma surgeon at the University Medical Centre Ljubljana, Slovenia.
His clinical expertise includes the treatment of fractures, soft tissue injuries, and acute trauma in children, adolescents and adults. He is particularly focused on upper limb trauma, the use of minimally invasive techniques and pediatric trauma patients.
Dr. Havliček is the Head of the Department of Pediatric Traumatology at UMC Ljubljana. He introduced numerous new methods of surgical treatment into everyday practice.
Dr. Havliček is also actively involved in surgical training and trauma education, and contributes to the development of multidisciplinary approaches in pediatric injury management. He is the head of Slovenian AO.
He collaborates within international trauma networks and participates in professional meetings dedicated to the advancement of pediatric trauma care.
Upcoming Presentation Topic: announced soon
prof. dr. Annelie-Martina Weinberg, dr. med.
Specialistka ortopedije in travmatologije | Gradec, Avstrija
Profesorica kirurgije – Medicinska fakulteta, Univerza Gradec
Prof. dr. Annelie-Martina Weinberg je priznana ortopedinja in travmatologinja ter redna profesorica na Medicinski fakulteti Univerze v Gradcu. Je vodja Univerzitetne klinike za ortopedijo in travmatologijo.
Medicino je študirala v Kölnu, specializacijo iz kirurgije in travmatologije ter habilitacijo pa je opravila v Hannovru.
Njeno strokovno in raziskovalno delo je osredotočeno na otroško travmatologijo, zlasti na uporabo resorbtivnih in magnezijevih vsadkov pri zdravljenju zlomov pri otrocih. Z inovativnimi pristopi si prizadeva za bolj varno, učinkovito in trajnostno oskrbo najmlajših bolnikov.
Izbrano predavanje
Tema: bo objavljena naknadno
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Prof. Annelie-Martina Weinberg, MD, PhD
Orthopedic and Trauma Surgeon | Graz, Austria
Professor of Surgery – Medical University of Graz
Prof. Annelie-Martina Weinberg is a distinguished orthopedic and trauma surgeon and professor at the Medical University of Graz, Austria, where she leads the University Clinic for Orthopedics and Traumatology.
She earned her medical degree in Cologne, completed her specialization in surgery and trauma surgery, and obtained her habilitation in Hanover.
Her clinical and academic work focuses on pediatric trauma surgery, particularly on the use of resorbable and magnesium-based implants in children. Her research aims to develop and implement innovative fracture treatment methods that are both effective and child-friendly
Upcoming Presentation Topic: announced soon
prof. dr. Péter László Vajda, dr. med.
Otroški kirurg | Pécs, Madžarska
Redni profesor otroške kirurgije – Medicinska fakulteta, Univerza v Pécsu
Profesor Vajda je priznani otroški kirurg in redni profesor na Univerzi v Pécsu na Madžarskem, kjer vodi Oddelek za otroško kirurgijo, travmatologijo, urologijo in otorinolaringologijo.
Z izjemno klinično in akademsko kariero je prof. Vajda specializiran za opravljanje zahtevnih kirurških posegov pri otrocih na več področjih, vključno z urologijo in travmatologijo. Je predsednik Madžarskega združenja otroških kirurgov (HAPS) in ima pomembno vlogo v vodstvu Evropskega združenju otroških kirurgov (EUPSA), kjer je bil član odbora za izobraževanje (Education Office) in znanost (Scientific Office). Dejavno prispeva k strateškemu razvoju, izobraževanju in mednarodnemu sodelovanju na področju otroške kirurgije in otroške urologije kot član UEMS odbora za otroško kirurgijo in otroško urologijo (EBPU).
Izbrana tema
Tema: Sodobno zdravljenje ekstrofije sečnega mehurja
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Prof. Péter László Vajda, MD, PhD️
Featured Speaker: Prof. Péter Vajda, MD, PhD, DSc
Pediatric Surgeon | Pécs, Hungary
Professor of the Pediatric Surgery – Medical faculty, University of Pécs
Professor Vajda is a renowned pediatric surgeon and full professor at the University of Pécs in Hungary, where he leads the Division of Pediatric Surgery, Traumatology, Urology, and Otolaryngology.
With a distinguished clinical and academic career, prof. Vajda specializes in complex pediatric surgical procedures across several subspecialties, including urology and traumatology. He is the president of the Hungarian Association of Pediatric Surgeons (HAPS) and plays a key leadership role in EUPSA (European Paediatric Surgeons’ Association) as a member of its Boards (the Educational and Scientific) previously; actively contributing to strategic development, education, and international collaboration between the pediatric surgery and pediatric urology as member of UEMS board of Pediatric Surgery and Pediatric Urology (EBPU).
Upcoming Presentation
Topic: The Modern Treatment of Bladder Exstrophy
prof. dr. Jürgen Schleef, dr. med.
Otroški kirurg | Trst, Italija
Profesor otroške kirurgije – IRCCS Burlo Garofolo, Trst
Profesor Jürgen Schleef ima specializacijo iz splošne kirurgije (Nemčija) in otroške kirurgije (Avstrija). Trenutno je predstojnik Kirurškega oddelka ter direktor Oddelka za otroško kirurgijo in urologijo v bolnišnici “Burlo Garofolo” v Trstu (Italija).
Kot otroški kirurg ima dolgoletne izkušnje pri zdravljenju prirojenih razvojnih nepravilnosti, pri čemer uporablja minimalno invazivne tehnike in endoskopsko kirurgijo. Njegova raziskovanje je usmerjeno v razvoja minimalno invazivnih operativnih tehnik in strategij, onkološko kirurgijo, inkontinenco ter učne strategije.
Je pogosto citiran avtor številnih člankov, poglavij v knjigah in mednarodnih publikacij. Deluje kot pridruženi urednik v revijah Children in Frontiers (sekcija za otroško kirurgijo) ter kot recenzent v več mednarodnih strokovnih revijah. Aktivno je sodeloval pri organizaciji, mentorstvu in poučevanju na več kot 30 mednarodnih tečajih in seminarjih s področja endoskopske kirurgije. Je soustanovitelj IPEG (Mednarodna skupina za otroško endoskopsko kirurgijo).
Izbrana tema
Tema: Pozna prepoznava Hirschsprungove bolezni
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Prof. Jürgen Schleef, MD, PhD
Pediatric Surgeon | Trieste, Italy
Professor of Pediatric Surgery – IRCCS Burlo Garofolo, Trieste
Professor Jürgen Schleef was board certified in General surgery (Germany) and in Pediatric surgery (Austria). He is currently head of the Department of Surgery and Director of Pediatric Surgery and Urology at the “Burlo Garofolo” Mother and Child Hospital, Trieste (Italy). As a pediatric surgeon he has long standing experience with the treatment of congenital malformations, applying minimally invasive techniques and endoscopic surgery. His fields of interests in research are the development of minimally invasive techniques and strategies, surgical oncology, incontinence and teaching strategies. He is a frequently cited author of numerous articles, chapters in books and international publications. He is an Associate Editor in “Children” and “Frontiers (section of Pediatric Surgery), reviewer in different international journals. He is active in organization, tutoring and teaching in more than 30 international courses and seminars for endoscopic surgery. He is a co-founder of IPEG (International pediatric endosurgery group).
Upcoming Presentation Topic: Late presentation of Hirschsprung’s disease
prof. dr. Alexander Springer, dr. med.
Otroški urolog | Dunaj, Avstrija
Profesor otroške urologije – Medicinska fakulteta, Univerza na Dunaju
Prof. dr. Alexander Springer je priznani otroški urolog na Oddelku za otroško urologijo v Univerzitetni bolnišnici AKH Dunaj in redni profesor Medicinske fakultete Univerze na Dunaju, kjer je tudi diplomiral in opravil specializacijo iz urologije in subspecializacijo iz otroške urologije.
Njegovo klinično in raziskovalno delo je osredotočeno na prirojene razvojne nepravilnosti sečil, minimalno invazivne in robotsko podprte kirurške tehnike ter rekonstruktivno urologijo pri otrocih. Kot profesor je dejaven tudi na področju izobraževanja in mentorstva prihodnjim generacijam kirurgov.
Dejavno sodeluje v mednarodnih združenjih, kot sta EUPSA in ESPU, kjer prispeva k razvoju izobraževanja, izboljševanju kliničnih standardov in spodbujanju mednarodnega sodelovanja v otroški urologiji.
Izbrano predavanje
Tema: bo objavljena naknadno
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Prof. Alexander Springer, MD, PhD
Pediatric Urologist | Vienna, Austria
Professor of Pediatric Urology – Medical faculty, University of Vienna
Prof. Alexander Springer is a distinguished pediatric urologist at the Department of Pediatric Urology at the Vienna General Hospital (AKH) and a professor at the Medical faculty, University of Vienna, where he earned his medical degree and also completed his residency in urology and fellowship in pediatric urology.
His clinical and academic work focus on complex congenital malformations of the urinary tract, minimally invasive and robotic-assisted techniques, and reconstructive pediatric urology. Prof. Springer is a dedicated educator and mentor, actively involved in surgical training and international research collaborations.
He plays a significant role in international associations such as EUPSA and ESPU, where he contributes to education, standardization of care, and the advancement of pediatric urology across Europe.
Upcoming Presentation Topic: announced soon
doc. dr. Vladimir Kojović, dr. med.
Urolog in otroški kirurg | Beograd, Srbija
Dr. Vladimir Kojović je priznan strokovnjak urologije in otroške kirurgije, specializiran za rekonstruktivno urologijo, otroško urologijo ter kirurgijo za potrditev spola. Medicino in specializacijo iz urologije je zaključil v Beogradu.
Kot docent deluje v Urološkem centru Beograd ter v Andromedic Akademiji, vodilni ustanovi na področju rekonstruktivne urologije, genitalne kirurgije in andrologije. Mednarodno je priznan predvsem po svojem delu na področju faloplastike, zdravljenja erektilne disfunkcije ter zapletenih rekonstrukcij sečil in spolovil.
Poleg kliničnega dela aktivno izobražuje mlade zdravnike in redno predava na mednarodnih strokovnih srečanjih, kot je Adriatic Urology Forum.
Izbrano predavanje
Tema: Neuspešna poprava hipospadije
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ss. Prof. Vladimir Kojović, MD, PhD
Urologist and Pediatric Surgeon | Belgrade, Serbia
Dr. Vladimir Kojović is a highly regarded specialist in urology and pediatric surgery, known for his expertise in reconstructive urology, pediatric urology, and gender-affirming procedures. He completed his medical education and specialization in urology in Belgrade, Serbia.
He currently serves as an Assistant Professor and practices at the Urology Center Belgrade and Andromedic Academy – a leading institution in the field of genital reconstruction and andrology. Dr. Kojović is internationally recognized for his work in phalloplasty, erectile dysfunction treatments, and complex urogenital reconstructions.
In addition to his clinical practice, he plays a key role in training doctors in modern surgical techniques and actively participates in international conferences and forums, including the Adriatic Urology Forum.
Upcoming Presentation Topic: Failed hypospadias repair
prof. dr. Jose L. Peiro, dr. med. MBA
Otroški in fetalni kirurg, Cincinnati, New York, ZDA
Profesor kirurgije – Univerza v Cincinnatiju (UC) in Univerza v New Yorku (NYU), ZDA
Prof. Jose L. Peiro je vodilni otroški in fetalni kirurg ter profesor kirurgije na Univerzi v Cincinnatiju, pred kratkim pa tudi na NYU. Je direktor programa fetalne kirurgije in vodi tudi Center za raziskave zarodka in posteljice v otroški bolnišnici Cincinnati Children’s Hospital in na NYU. Izobraževal se je v Barceloni, kasneje pa je pridobil tudi MBA s področja managementa v zdravstvu.
Njegovo klinično delo se osredotoča na prirojene razvojne nepravilnosti, kot so spina bifida, prirojena kila prepone in hidrocefalus, pri čemer uporablja napredne fetoskopske tehnike. Ustanovil je prvi klinični program za fetalno kirurgijo v Evropi, in sicer v Barceloni, od leta 2013 se je pridružil ekipi v ZDA, kjer nadaljuje inovativno pot.
Njegove raziskave so usmerjene v strategije zdravljenja pred porodom, bioinženiring, zdravljenje s tehnologijo celic in nove kirurške tehnologije. Je avtor številnih znanstvenih objav in aktiven mentor. Dr. Peiro se zavzema za sočutno, najsodobnejšo oskrbo ter za globalni napredek fetalne kirurgije.
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Prof. Jose L. Peiro, MD, PhD, MBA
Pediatric and fetal surgeon, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and NYU Langone.
Professor of Surgery – University of Cincinnati (UC) and New York University (NYU), USA
Prof. Jose L. Peiro is a leading pediatric and fetal surgeon and Professor of Surgery at the University of Cincinnati, and also recently at NYU. He serves as Director of Fetal Surgery Program and the also leads the Center for Fetal and Placental Research at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and NYU. He trained in Barcelona and later earned an MBA in healthcare management.
His clinical focus includes congenital conditions such as spina bifida, diaphragmatic hernia, and hydrocephalus, using advanced fetoscopic techniques. He established Europe’s first clinical fetal surgery program in Barcelona and has continued to innovate since joining the U.S. team in 2013.
His research centers on prenatal therapeutic strategies, bioengineering, cell therapy, and new surgical technologies. Widely published and an active mentor, Dr. Peiro is committed to compassionate, cutting-edge care and global advancement of fetal surgery.
Gostujoči predavatelj: prof. dr. Oliver Muensterer, dr. med.
Otroški kirurg | München, Nemčija
Prof. dr. Oliver Muensterer je ugleden otroški kirurg z mednarodno kariero, ki vključuje študij, delo in raziskave v Evropi in Združenih državah Amerike. Medicino je študiral na Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU München), Univerzi v Alabami v Birminghamu in na Medicinski fakulteit Weill Cornell v New Yorku, ZDA. Med letoma 2014-2020 je bil profesor in predstojnik otroške kirurgije na Univerzi Johannes Gutenberg v Mainzu, od oktobra 2020 pa isto funkcijo opravlja v Dr. von Hauner Children’s Hospital, LMU München.
Njegovo raziskovalno delo se osredotoča na inovacije v otroški kirurgiji, vključno z robotsko kirurgijo, telemedicino, kirurškimi simulacijami in zdravstveno politiko.
V okviru Evropskega združenja otroških kirurgov (EUPSA) je dejaven od leta 2003. Je so-ustanovitelj programa in izvedbe evropskega izpit za specializante otroške kirurgije v sklopu UEMS (EPSITE), sodeluje v več strokovnih delovnih komisijah, tudi v vodstvenih volgah. Pomembno prispeva k izobraževanju in standardizaciji otroške kirurgije v Evropi.
Izbrano predavanje
Tema: “Magneti pri zdravljenju atrezije požiralnika”
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Featured Speaker: Prof. Oliver Muensterer, MD, PhD
Pediatric Surgeon | Munich, Germany
Professor of Pediatric Surgery – LMU Munich
Prof. Oliver Muensterer is a distinguished pediatric surgeon with an international career spanning Europe and the United States. He studied medicine at LMU Munich in Germany and earned his PhD at the University of Alicante, Spain. After completing his training, he specialized and worked in the field of Pediatric Surgery at Weill Cornell Medical College in New York.
From 2014-2020, he served as Professor and Chair of Pediatric Surgery at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz. Since October 2020, he has held the same position at Dr. von Hauner Children’s Hospital, LMU Munich.
His research focuses on innovations in pediatric surgery, including robotic surgery, telemedicine, surgical simulation, and healthcare policy.
Within the European Paediatric Surgeons’ Association (EUPSA), he has been an active member since 2003. He co-founded the European Pediatric Surgery In-Service Training Exam (EPSITE), serves on several committees, and leads subcommittees for guidelines and information technology, significantly contributing to surgical education and standardization across Europe.
Upcoming Presentation
Topic: “Magnets for the Treatment of Esophageal Atresia”
Gostujoči predavatelj: prof. dr. Attila Vástyán, dr. med.
Otroški kirurg | Pécs, Madžarska
Profesor otroške kirurgije – Medicinska fakulteta Univerze v Pécsu
Prof. dr. Attila Vástyán je priznan otroški kirurg iz Pécsa na Madžarskem, kjer deluje kot otroški kirurg, raziskovalec in predavatelj na Medicinski fakulteti Univerze v Pécs, kjer je tudi diplomiral in opravil specializacijo iz otroške kirurgije in otroške urologije.
Leta 2005 je nadaljeval akademsko kariero (doktorat znanosti). Svoje izkušnje je pridobival v raziskovalni izmenjavi v ZDA, kjer je spoznal delo različnih raziskovalnih skupin, njihove pristope pa je kasneje prenesel v klinično prakso v domačem okolju.
Njegovo raziskovalno delo vključuje področja otroške onkologije, otroške urologije in splošne otroške kirurgije, s posebnim poudarkom na histoloških in funkcionalnih spremembah pri otroških boleznih. Poleg tega se ukvarja tudi z nevropsihološkimi vidiki pri otrocih s prirojenimi nepravilnostmi, kot so shize.
Prof. dr. Vástyán je aktiven član številnih strokovnih združenj in pomembno prispeva k znanstvenim kongresom ter izobraževalnim programom. Leta 2005 je bil med ustanovnimi člani madžarske skupine za zdravljenje shiz. V okviru Evropskega združenja otroških kirurgov (EUPSA) sodeluje pri organizaciji naprednih izobraževalnih tečajev in kongresnih dejavnosti.
Izbrano predavanje
Tema: “Zgodovina in kulturna zgodovina shiz”
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Featured Speaker: Prof. Attila Vástyán, MD, PhD
Pediatric Surgeon | Pécs, Hungary
Professor of Pediatric Surgery – Medical Faculty, University of Pécs
Prof. Attila Vástyán is a respected pediatric surgeon from Pécs, Hungary, with extensive clinical, research, and teaching experience at the Medical Faculty, University of Pécs. He obtained his medical degree and completed his specialization in pediatric surgery and pediatric urology at the same university.
In 2005, he received his PhD, further advancing his academic career. He also broadened his perspective through a research fellowship in the United States in 2001, where he collaborated with several research groups and later introduced their approaches into Hungarian practice.
His clinical and research interests span pediatric oncology, pediatric urology, and general pediatric surgery, with a particular focus on histological and functional changes in childhood diseases. He is also engaged in neuropsychological research on children with congenital anomalies such as oro-facial clefts.
Prof. Vástyán actively contributes to scientific meetings, congresses, and educational initiatives. He was among the founding members of the Hungarian group for cleft lip and palate treatment in 2005. Within the European Paediatric Surgeons’ Association (EUPSA), he plays a key role in organizing advanced educational courses and congress activities.
Upcoming Presentation
Topic: “History and Cultural History of Cleft Lip and Palate”
Gostujoči predavatelj: prof. dr. Mircia-Aurel Ardelean, dr. med., FEBPS, FEAPU
Specialist otroške kirurgije | Salzburg, Avstrija
Profesor otroške kirurgije – Medicinska univerza Paracelsus, Salzburg
Prof. dr. Mircia-Aurel Ardelean je priznan otroški kirurg delujoč na Univerzitetni kliniki za otroško kirurgijo ter otroško urologijo v Salzburgu (Paracelsus Medical University).
Diplomiral je na Univerzi v Targu Mureșu v Romuniji, podiplomsko izobraževanje je nadaljeval na Dunaju in v Salzburgu. Pridobil je naslova Fellow Evropskega odbora za otroško kirurgijo (FEBPS) in Evropske akademije za pediatrično urologijo (FEAPU).
Njegovo raziskovalno delo zajema področja otroške kirurgije in urologije, s poudarkom na prirojenih razvojnih nepravilnostih in sodobnih kirurških pristopih. Dejavno sodeluje pri izobraževanju, raziskavah in kliničnem delu ter redno organizira mednarodne kongrese in napredne strokovne tečaje.
Za življenjske dosežke in izjemno strokovno delo je prejel življenjsko nagrado Svetovnega združenja otroških kirurgov (WOFAPS).
Kot aktiven član Evropskega združenja otroških kirurgov (EUPSA) pomembno prispeva k organizaciji kongresov in izobraževalnih programov ter k razvoju otroške kirurgije na evropski ravni.
Izbrano predavanje
Tema: “Vezikoureteralni refluks 2025: ali je kirurško zdravljenje še potrebno?”
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Featured Speaker: Prof. Mircia-Aurel Ardelean, MD, PhD, FEBPS, FEAPU
Pediatric Surgeon | Salzburg, Austria
Professor of Pediatric Surgery – Paracelsus Medical University, Salzburg
Prof. Mircia-Aurel Ardelean is a respected pediatric surgeon based in Salzburg, Austria. He has served since 1993 and is now Senior Consultant at the Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Surgery and Pediatric Urology at Paracelsus Medical University.
He graduated from the University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Targu Mureș, Romania. He later pursued postgraduate education at the Medical Faculties of Vienna and Salzburg. He completed his training as a Fellow of the European Board of Pediatric Surgery (FEBPS) and the European Academy of Paediatric Urology (FEAPU).
Prof. Ardelean’s research covers various fields of pediatric surgery and urology, particularly congenital malformations and modern surgical approaches. He is actively engaged in teaching, clinical practice, and the organization of international scientific meetings and advanced training courses.
In recognition of his outstanding professional achievements, he received the Lifetime Achievement in Pediatric Surgery Award from the World Federation of Associations of Pediatric Surgeons (WOFAPS).
Within the European Paediatric Surgeons’ Association (EUPSA), he plays an active role in organizing congresses and educational programs, significantly contributing to the development of pediatric surgery across Europe.
Upcoming Presentation
Topic: “Vesicoureteral Reflux 2025: Is There Still a Need for Surgical Therapies?”
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