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27th CONGRESS OF BALKAN MILITARY MEDICAL COMMITTEE TIMISOARA, ROMANIA
30 MARCH - 02 APRIL 2026
MONDAY, March 30, 2026
15.30-24.00
Welcoming and accomodating delegations as well as the distribution of informational folders and identification badges
(Location: the lobby of the Timisoara Hotel)
19.30-21.30
COCKTAIL - TIMISOARA HOTEL
Mandatory dress code: service dress uniform
22:00-22:30
Late dinner
(Türkiye delegation)
TUESDAY, March 31, 2026
7:00-08:30
BREAKFAST - TIMISOARA HOTEL
08:30-08:50
Proceeding to the conference room
(Location: Experience Hall)
09:00-09:50
OPENING CEREMONY
(Location: Experience Hall)
Mandatory dress code: service dress uniform
09:50-10:00
Group photo, Proceeding to the conference rooms
10:00-11:30
SESSION A

SECTION I - TRAUMA MANAGEMENT
Location: Experience Hall

SECTION II - MILITARY AND DISASTER MEDICINE
Location: Roma 1

SECTION III - SURGERY AND ORTHOPEDICS
Location: Roma 2

CHIEFS OF MEDICAL SERVICES MEETING
Location: Dublin Hall
11:30-12:00
COFFE BREAK
12:00-13:30
SESSION B

SECTION I - EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Location: Experience Hall

SECTION II - INTERNAL MEDICINE
Location: Roma 1

SECTION III - SURGERY AND ORTHOPEDICS
Location: Roma 2
13:30-15:00
LUNCH - TIMISOARA HOTEL
15:00-16:30
A formal introduction of a recently published book, alongside the presentation of the Medico Military Institute.
Sponsor's moment.
Location: Experience Hall
16:30-17:30
SESSION C

SECTION I - INFECTIOUS DISEASES/INTERNAL MEDICINE
Location: Experience Hall

SECTION II - MENTAL HEALTH MANAGEMENT AND MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
Location: Roma 1

SECTION III - SURGERY AND ORTHOPEDICS
Location: Roma 2
19:00
Departure to Recas winery
19:30-22:30
DINNER
(Location: Recas winery)
Recomended dress code: Suit with tie, bell dress
WEDNESDAY, April 1, 2026
7:00-08:30
BREAKFAST - TIMISOARA HOTEL
09:00-10:30
SESSION D

SECTION I - BASIC SCIENCES AND CLINICAL RESEARCH
Location: Roma 1

SECTION II - STUDENT SESSION
Location: Roma 2
10:30-11:00
COFFE BREAK
11:00-13:00
SESSION E

SECTION I - COOPERATION WITH NATIONAL CIVILIAN HEALTH SYSTEMS/EDUCATION
Location: Roma 1

SECTION II - STUDENT SESSION
Location: Roma 2
13:30-15:00
LUNCH – TIMISOARA HOTEL
17:00-18:30
Opera performance
(Location: The National Opera House from Timisoara)
19:00-22:00
OFICIAL DINNER
(Location: Palazzo Luxury)
Recomended dress code: Suit with tie, bell dress
THURSDAY, April 2, 2026
7:00-08:30
BREAKFAST - TIMISOARA HOTEL
09:00-10:00
CLOSING CEREMONY
(Location: Experience Hall)
Mandatory dress code: service dress uniform
10:00-12:00
National Boards Meeting
(Location: Roma 1)
Starting with 10:00
Departure of delegations
13:30-15:00
LUNCH – TIMISOARA HOTEL
(national boards)
TBD
DINNER

SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM

ORAL PRESENTATIONS

31 March 2026
SESSION A
SECTION I EXPERIENCE HALL
10:00 – 11:30
TRAUMA MANAGEMENT
Chairpersons: Sasa MICKOVIC (SRB), Mălina CIUMAȘU RÎMBU (ROM), Col. Bogdan-Ioan COCULESCU, MD, PhD (ROM)
  1. Observation Over Surgery in Traumatic Submacular Hemorrhage MAJ. KASA Katerina MD, KRUJA Bledar MD, Albania
  2. Damage Control Resuscitation in Battlefield Trauma Mlll(l) CHRYSOCHOIDIS Marios, Greece
  3. Vascular Injuries in Peacekeeping Operations- Experiences from a Serbian Level 2 Hospital Sasa Mickovic, Ivan Lekovic, Momir Sarac, Serbia
  4. Complex Therapeutic Approach to Knee Instability Following Parachuting Accident in a Military Operational Context: Clinical Considerations and Functional Reintegration Strategies Gl. bg. Assist Prof. dr. Florin Oancea, Dr. Florin Popescu, Dr. Moldoveanu Dan-Alexandru, Mr. Assist Prof. dr. Sorin Constantinescu, Romania
  5. Field Management of Renal Trauma in Military Settings: A Systematic Review LT KOCABIYIK Cetin, MD, COL BEDIR Selahattin, MD, COL OZGOK Yasar, MD, Türkiye
  6. Post Traumatic Acute Chyloperitoneum Mimicking Acute Pancreatitis SHTJEFNI Dorina MD, OSMANAJ Shkelzen MD, LTC SINANI Ardiana PhD, MD, MAJ VASHA Dorela MD, Albania
  7. Refining Predictive Accuracy in Early Trauma: A Comparative Study of Trauma and Transfusion Scoring Systems MAJ UNLU Mustafa Girayhan, MD, CPT YILDIRIM Mehmet, MD, TURKMEN Volkan, PhD, Türkiye
  8. Neurobiological Markers for Trauma Perception: Locus Coeruleus-Norepinephrine (LC-NE) System Dynamics Before Deployment CIUMAȘU RÎMBU Mălina, BUȚA Corina, Romania
SECTION II ROMA 1 HALL
10:00 – 11:30
MILITARY AND DISASTER MEDICINE
Chairpersons: Commander Konstantinos FYTOS, HN (GRC), Veselin IVANOV (BUL), col. pharm. PhD Maria-Cristina RANETTI (ROM)
  1. From Earthquake to Preparedness: Military-Led Nephrology Strategies for Disaster Resilience CPT SHEHAJ Larisa MD, Lt Col KALOSHI Valdete MD, MD KASA Marsida MD, GJANA Grisilda MD, MAJ VASHA Dorela MD, Lt Col SINANI Ardiana PhD, Albania
  2. Citizen and Community: Psychological and Material Preparedness in Case of Disasters Commander FYTOS Konstantinos, HN, Greece
  3. Iron-Deficiency Without Anemia in Military Personnel Undergoing Basic Combat Training: A Systematic Review with Clinical Implications and Accumulated Experience from the Hellenic Air Force Basic Combat training Wing 1st Lt (MED) Dr loannis KONSTANTINIDIS, Ms Sophia TSOKKOU, Lt (MED) Dr Anastasios ATHANASIADIS, Prof Dr Eleni GAVRIILAKI, Prof Dr Theodora PAPAMITSOU, Greece
  4. Multinational Cooperation in Mass Medical Evacuation (BULK Medevac). Operational and Logistical Considerations Results from the MMCC E Koblenz Workshop Col. (med.) dr. Corina-Olimpia Grosu, Lt (med) dr Iolanda Păun, Romania
  5. Resilience of Blood Supply in Crisis/Wartime col. pharm. PhD Maria-Cristina RANETTI, lt. dr. M-E ION, Biol. PhD. Roxana-Gabriela PRICOP, cpt. pharm. PhD Beatrice-Cristina IVAN, Romania
  6. An Integrated ROLE-2 Medical Capability Model for Turkish Naval Forces: Deployable Fleet Surgical Teams CAPT GUNERIGOK Ali Ihsan, MD, MS, MA, CAPT SAHIN Soykan, MD, PhD, CAPT SAVASHAN Cagatay, MD, PhD, Türkiye
  7. Minimally Invasive Surgery for Splenic Diseases: Vascular Management – Clip Ligation or Linear Stapler? IVANOV Veselin, DIMITROV Pavel, Prof. KIOSEV Kirien, PhD TEODOSIEV Ivan, Bulgaria
  8. Revisiting Whole Blood: Clinical Outcomes and Review of Strategies in Military Settings MAJ TURKOGLU Baki, MD, PhD, Türkiye
SECTION III ROMA 2 HALL
10:00 – 11:30
SURGERY AND ORTHOPEDICS
Chairpersons: Lt Col Jugoslav MARINKOVIC, MD (SRB), CAPT Bahadir CALISKAN, MD (TUR), COL Assoc. Prof. Cătălin-Gabriel SMARANDACHE, MD, PhD (ROM)
  1. Development of an internal policy for accurate prediction of Low Anterior Resection Syndrome (LARS) in low rectal cancer: A sigle center prospective study LT TASIS Nikolaos, LEVENTI Aikaterini, SARAFl Aikaterini, ATHITAKI Claudia, IGOUMENIDI Maria, DAFNIS Andreas-Nikolaos, KORKOLIS Dimitrios, Greece
  2. Therapeutic potential of zygomatic implants in the framework of graftless compensation of extensive bony traumatic defects in the lateral maxillary region. A retrospective study with a follow-up period of 7 years Djuran Boris, DDS, PhD, Serbia
  3. Algorithms vs. Orthopeds – Who Truly Holds the Hammer Lt Col Jugoslav Marinkovic MD, Serbia
  4. Technical Options for Gastrostomy Placement in Advanced Upper Gastrointestinal Tract Tumors. The Laparoscopic Approach Col. POPENŢIU Adrian MD, PhD, Col. MOGA Doru MD, PhD, Col. SMARANDACHE C.G MD, PhD, Romania
  5. Clinical Presentation and Management of Pediatric Intussusception: A One-Year Single-Centre Experience BALLI Unlu Ecem MD, LT1 EROL Serenay MD, A. Urve Uzun MD, CAPT CALISKAN Bahadir MD, Türkiye
  6. From Simple to Complex Procedures: A Single-Center Experience with Robotic-Assisted Laparoscopic Surgery in Children BALLI Ecem Unlu MD, LT2 ACAR Beyza MD, BAHADIR Berktug MD, GORDU Bilge MD, CAPT CALISKAN Bahadir MD, Türkiye
  7. Relax, repair, restore: Botulinum toxin for complex hernias Mihai TOMA MD, COL. Lect. Valentin OPREA MD, PhD, Romania
SESSION B
SECTION I EXPERIENCE HALL
12:00 – 13:30
EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Chairpersons: Col Zoran JOVIĆ (SRB), D. TSAKOVA (BUL), Cristina-Alexandra LUPU (ROM)
  1. Poisonings with Psychoactive Substances in the National Poison Control Centre, Military Medical Academy, Belgrade (2020–2024) Snežana Đorđević, Vladan Lukić, Assis. Prof. Dr. Marko Antunović, Nataša Perković Vukčević, Serbia
  2. Primary PCI In STEMI Patients with Cardiogenic Shock Col Zoran Jović MD PhD, Zorica Mladenović MD PhD, Cap Miljan Opančina MD, Ltc Boris Džudović MD PhD, Col Radoslav Romanović MD, PhD, Ltc Marijan Spasić MD, Nemanja Đenić MD, PhD, Col Predrag Đurić MD PhD, Serbia
  3. Military Nurse – A Necessity or a Luxury in the Intensive Structures of Military Hospitals Assistant professor ASOV Slavi MD PhD, Major-General(R) corr. member Prof. PETROV Nikolay MD DSc, Prof. ODISEEVA E. MD, PhD, Bulgaria
  4. Cognitive Impairments in Patients with Severe Intoxication with Carbon Monoxide D. Tsakova, Assoc. Prof. L. Neykova-Vasileva, PhD, Assoc. Prof. M. Gesheva, PhD, F. Tsakov, M. Petkova, Assoc. Prof. A. Loukova, PhD, Bulgaria
  5. Stress Cardiomyopathy in a Surgical Patient – A Severe Medical Complication Following Surgical Pathology P.c.c. dr. GOIDESCU Cerasela, Romania
  6. From Diagnosis to Action: Management of Abdominal Pain Syndrome Lupu Cristina-Alexandra, Mircea-Popa Iulia, Stancu Oana, Molnar Ana-Maria, Palaghian Lavini, Mateșoane Șerban, Romania
  7. Diagnostic Challenges In Cases of Encephalitis Among Civilian And Military Personnel Lt. Iulian-Gabriel Radu, Cpt. Lupescu Nicoleta, Lt. Manole Aida-Mihaela, Davidescu Lorena, Mr. Dumitrescu Simona, Romania
  8. Minimal-Data Machine Learning for Clinical Outcome Prediction in Acute Cholecystitis MAJ TEKSOZ Deniz Levent, MD1, MAJ TURKOGLU Baki, MD, Türkiye
SECTION II ROMA 1 HALL
12:00 – 13:30
INTERNAL MEDICINE
Chairpersons: CPT AJDARI Alda MD (ALB), lt. col. Assis. Prof. Predrag DJURIĆ (SRB), Mr. dr. Simona-Andreea BĂLĂȘESCU-TRAIAN (ROM)
  1. Lupus with central involvement. Complications and a tendency toward neurodivergence CPT AJDARI Alda MD, GORICA Hajdi MD, RAPUSHI Ervin DSc, Albania
  2. Influence of Artificial Intelligence in OCT and OCT Angiography for Precision Therapy in Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration MAJ Kasa Katerina MD, Kruja Bledar MD, Albania
  3. The risk of cholelithiasis in aircraft pilots Mr. dr. BĂLĂȘESCU-TRAIAN Simona-Andreea, Romania
  4. Advanced technology and AI in Diabets management COFARU Brindusa, MD, Romania
  5. In-Stent Restenosis in Clinical Practice lieutenant colonel DJURIĆ Predrag ASSISTANT PROF, colonel JOVIĆ Zoran PROF, lieutenant colonel NOVIČIĆ Nataša MD, major ŽIVKOVIĆ MILJKOVIĆ Nataša MD, ĆIRIĆ Nikolina MD, MILIĆ Gordana MD, MLADENOVIĆ Zorica PROF, Serbia
  6. Association between body mass index and rivaroxaban concentrations in postoperative orthopedic patients Jelena Dzudovic, Ognjen Vukadin, Marko Antunovic, Milkica Crevar, Boris Dzudovic, Serbia
  7. Clinical significance of the application of immunohistochemical analyzes in vulvar Paget's disease Prof. Biserka Vukomanović, Jovanović Nebojša, Dimitrijević Sanja, Stanković Sandra, Pavlovic Milan, Savic Jelena, Stosic Ana, Durdevic Kararina, Djurdjević Milica, Serbia
  8. Faricimab in the Treatment of Central Serous Chorioretinopathy: A Case Series Prof. VIDINOVA Christina, MD Ph.D., COL. Assoc.Prof. KALAIDJIEV Atanas, Ph.D., Bulgaria
SECTION III ROMA 2 HALL
12:00 – 13:30
SURGERY AND ORTHOPEDICS
Chairpersons: COL KARASAHIN Kazim Emre, MD (TUR), Prof. Zoran TATIC (SRB), Col. POPENŢIU Adrian MD, PhD (ROM)
  1. Anatomical Considerations and Clinical Outcomes of Pterygoid Implants in Maxillary Reconstruction Prof Zoran Tatic, Serbia
  2. Integrated Management of Care for a Patient with Necrotizing Fasciitis Latea M., Ciorogariu D., Danciu A., Palaghian L., Paraschivoiu A., Dănescu M, Romania
  3. Diagnosis and Treatment of Knee Rotational Instability Dr. POPA Radu-Ciprian, Romania
  4. Comparative Analysis of two Different Treatment Methods in Pilonidal Sinus Disease in Childhood: Phenol and Surgical Excision CAPT CALISKAN M. Bahadir, MD, BAHADIR Berktug, MD, Türkiye
  5. Before, During and After COVID-19 in Appendectomy Cases: Analysis of Clinical Practices and Experiences CEVIK Oguz Mehmet M, ATASEVER Huseyin Emre MD, KORKMAZ Gulenay MD, YILDIRIM Ibrahim MD, EKICI Ozlem MD, BALLI Sevim Ecem Unlu MD, ERTEN Ela MD, MAMBET Ervin MD, CAPT CALISKAN Mehmet Bahadir MD, BAHADIR Gokhan Berktug MD, SURER Ilhami MD, DEMIRBAG Suzi MD, Türkiye
  6. The use of Botox in the management of complex ventral hernias STEFANOV Daniel, POPIVANOV Georgi, ASOV Slavi, VIDEVA Desislava, PAICHEVA Tsvetelina, MUTAFCHIYSKI Ventsislav, Bulgaria
  7. Postoperative Gastrointestinal Bleeding in Patients Following Colorectal Resections TEODOSIEV Ivan PhD, Prof. KJOSSEV Kirien PhD, IVANOV Veselin, MAJ Assoc. Prof. POPIVANOV Georgi PhD, DIMITROV Pavel, MAJ-GEN. Prof. MUTAFCHIYSKI Ventzislav DSc, AFCS, Bulgaria
  8. The Effects of “Projectile Injury” on Female/Pregnant Personnel, and Alternative Solutions in Military Conflicts COL KARASAHIN Kazim Emre, MD, Türkiye
  9. Current Strategies and Treatment Algorithm for Meniscal Reconstruction in the Absence of Fresh Frozen Allografts ANDREI Mihai, PhD, Romania
SESSION C
SECTION I EXPERIENCE HALL
16:30 – 17:30
INFECTIOUS DISEASES/INTERNAL MEDICINE
Chairpersons: FEJZO Ina MD (ALB), Captain (MD) Ifigeneia CHAMAKIOTI (GRC), Lt. Iulian-Gabriel RADU (ROM)
  1. Local Colistin Therapy in the Era of Extreme Antimicrobial Resistance: Salvage Treatment of Pulmonary and Soft Tissue Infections Caused by XDR Gram-Negative Pathogens FEJZO Ina MD, MAJ HILA Elona MD, JOSIFI Marjola MD, KASA Marsida MD, CELO Eni MD, MAJ VASHA Dorela MD, Albania
  2. Multidrug-Resistant Acinetobacter baumannii infection in University Trauma Hospital MAJ VASHA Dorela MD, JOSIFI Mariola MD, SHPUZA Aldo MD, MAJ Fatjon Çuko MD, LTC SINANI Ardiana PhD, MD, MAJ TAULLA Eriselda MD, COL MUHAMETI Rushan MD, Albania
  3. Multidisciplinary Approach of Enlarged Echinococcal Cyst after Severe Anaphylactic Reaction Captain (MD) Ifigeneia CHAMAKIOTI, X(MD) Theodoros FAFOUTIS, (MD), Pantelis PETROULAKIS, Major (MD, MSc, FEBS (HPB) Dimitrios OIKONOMOU, Major (MD, MSc, PhDc) Panagiotis FILIPPOU, Colonel (MD, PhD) Eleni MOSTRATOU, Greece
  4. Safety of fish from the Danube River as alternative source of food for personnel of Serbian Armed Forces Starčević Marija, Andjelković Radivoje, Srdjan Milentijević, Branislav Stojanović, Oliver Stošić, Sanja Lepić, Milan Ž. Baltić, Serbia
  5. Epidemiology Analysis of Infectious and Socially Significant Diseases Among Military and Civil Employees in the Republic of Bulgaria for a two-Year Period (2023-2024) LIEUTENANT GEORGIEV Yordan, MD, COL. Prof. GALEV Andrey, DMSc, Assoc. Prof. VARLEVA Tonka, PhD, ANTOVA Margarita, Bulgaria
  6. Pigmentation Disorders LTC SINANI Ardiana PhD, MD, MAJ VASHA Dorela MD, MAJ TAULLAJ Eriselda MD, Albania
  7. Acute Erythroid Leukemia MAJ TAULLA Eriselda MD, KASA Marsida MD, VASHA Dorela MD1, SHABA Elvina MD, LTC SINANI Ardiana, Albania
  8. The Importance of Clinical Correlation with EEG Interpretation Among Civilian and Military Personnel: Avoiding False Positive Diagnoses Lt. Iulian-Gabriel Radu, Cpt. Posirca Corina-Mihaela, Chitimus Diana Maria, Lt. Manole Aida-Mihaela, Col. Plesa Florentina-Cristina Col. (r) Carmen-Adella Sirbu, Romania
  9. Clinic for Otorhinolaryngology Uglješa Grgurević, Serbia
SECTION II ROMA 1 HALL
16:30 – 17:30
MENTAL HEALTH MANAGEMENT AND MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
Chairpersons: Prof. Dr. Snežana Đorđević (SRB), RN SARAC ELİF, PhD (TUR), NIȚU Cezar-Georgel (ROM)
  1. The impact of exposure to Comrade suicide on the Mental Health of soldiers Lt. dr. SAS Alina Daniela, Romania
  2. New Psychoactive Substances and Controlled Substances of Abuse: Ten-Year Trends In Serbia Marko Antunović, Jelena Džudović, Tomislav Rezić, Prof. Dr. Snežana Đorđević, Nataša Perković-Vukčević, Serbia
  3. Mental Health in Peace Operations-Minusca Experiences Ltc Bojan M. Jovanović, MD, Serbia
  4. Biological markers for the assessment of chronic alcohol consumption – aeronautical medical correlations Col. bioch. Daniela Apăfăian, Col. dr. Adrian Macovei, Romania
  5. Facing Uncertainty: Hope, Anxiety, and Resilience among Military Families during Pre-Deployment Preparation Adriana NEAGU, Mihaela NICOLIN, Adriana VARGA, Ioana RIVIȘ, Miruna CODRIN, Cristina BREDICEAN, Romania
  6. Operational psychiatry during peacetime: disaster psychiatry Hopulele-Petri A., Comsa A., Capatina O., Romania
  7. Mental Health in Conflict Zones Benghi Alexandra, Nițu Cezar-Georgel, Mangalagiu Andrei-Gabriel, Vasiliu Octavian, Tudose Catalina, Ciobanu Adela Magdalena, Romania
  8. The Influence of Coping Mechanisms on Military Resilience in the Context of Armed Conflict Nițu Cezar-Georgel, Benghi Alexandra, Mangalagiu Andrei-Gabriel, Vasiliu Octavian, Tudose Catalina, Ciobanu Adela Magdalena, Romania
  9. Validation and Reliability Study of Stigma Scale in Seeking Psychiatric Help RN SARAC ELİF, PhD, RN YILDIZ Esra, PhD, Türkiye
SECTION III ROMA 2 HALL
16:30 – 17:30
SURGERY AND ORTHOPEDICS
Chairpersons: Assoc. Prof. Tsonka LUKANOVA, PhD (BUL), MAJ. DEMIRKIRAN Tuna, MD (TUR), Mihai TOMA MD (ROM)
  1. Impact of Local Infiltration Analgesia (LIA) on Postoperative Pain and Blood Loss in Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Capt Nemanja Mitrović MD, Serbia
  2. Effect of Annual Gynecological Examinations on the Detection and Prevention of Cervical Cancer Jovanovic N, Pavlović M, Dimitrijević S, Stanković S, Serbia
  3. Mesenteric Tumors – A Brief Report of the Literature and Presentation of two Cases Lt. KOLEV Yordan, DIMITROV Pavel, ILCHEVA Boryana, IVANOV Nedko, 1 Lt. Assoc. Prof. KONAKTCHIEVA Marina, MD, PhD, LTC STEFANOV Daniel, Prof. KIRIEN Kjossev, PhD, MAJ-GEN Professor MUTAFCHIYSKI Ventsislav, PhD, DSc, FACS, Bulgaria
  4. Common Hepatic Artery Approach in Complex Laparoscopic Distal Pancreatectomies Elina TODOROVA, Assoc. Prof. Tsonka LUKANOVA, PhD, Stefan SIMEONOVSKI, Dimitriya VALCHEVA, Stefan TSENOV, MAJ Sinan EMIN, Prof. Ivelin TAKOROV, PhD, Bulgaria
  5. Technical Decision-Making in Laparoscopic Gastric Surgery Elina TODOROVA, Assoc. Prof. Tsonka LUKANOVA, PhD, Stefan SIMEONOVSKI, Dimitriya VALCHEVA, Stefan TSENOV, MAJ Sinan EMIN, Prof. Ivelin TAKOROV, PhD, Bulgaria
  6. 3D Custom-Made PMMA Cranioplasty after Decompresive Craniectomy – single center experience Ileana Mates, Stefan Octavian Gradinaru, Dan Nicolae Batalu, Octavian-Mihai Sîrbu, Romania
  7. An Underrecognized Domestic Hazard: Foreign Body Ingestion in Children CAPT CALISKAN M. Bahadir MD, LT2 EROGUL Ayse Su MD, SIMSEK F. Bilgecan MD, BALLI S. Ecem Unlu M, GORDU Bilge MD, Türkiye
  8. Minimally Invasive and Robotic-Assisted Excision of Intracardiac Masses: A Single-Center Retrospective Study MAJ. DEMIRKIRAN Tuna, MD, OZDAŞ Işıl Tasoz, MD; KADAN Elcin, MD, AKYOL Furkan Burak, MD, VAROL Mehmet Emin, MD, KARABACAK Kubilay, MD, Türkiye
  9. The Phantom of The Trenches: An Integrative Neuro-Psychological Approach to Phantom Limb Pain in Military Amputees sg. MARCU Gianina-Iazmina-Florentina, Romania
  10. When the Golden Hour Collapses: AI-Enabled Telemedicine and UAV Medical Logistics in Prolonged Field Care plt. adj. ANGHEL Liviu-Florin, Romania
1 April 2026
SESSION D
SECTION I ROMA 1 HALL
09:00 – 10:30
BASIC SCIENCES AND CLINICAL RESEARCH
Chairpersons: Dr. Sci. Med. Danijela Randjelović (SRB), Major Eriselda TAULLA MD (ALB), COL SAFER Umut MD (TUR)
  1. Anti-VEGF therapy role in management diabetic macular edema Dragana Ristic, Petar Ristic, Serbia
  2. The Impact of Pilot Fatigue on Visual Functions Dr. Sci. Med. Danijela Randjelović, PP. Dr. Nenad Bačević, Serbia
  3. The Role of Cytogenetic Techniques in Assessing of Radiation Exposure: Comparative Analysis of Karyotiping and FISH RACHEVA Galina, PhD, Bulgaria
  4. The Relationship between Sarcopenia-Related Parameters and Anthropometric Measurements and Ultrasonographic Rectus Femoris Muscle Parameters in Geriatric Oncology Patients CALISKAN AYDOGMUS Burcu, Dietician, MS, CATIKKAS Nezahat Muge, MD, COL SAFER Umut, MD, SEREMET KURKLU Nilgun, Dietician, PhD, Türkiye
  5. An Investigation of the Dose-Dependent Safety of Bemiparin Sodium: A Cell Culture Study KUBAT Emre, MD, GÜRPINAR Özer Aylin, MD, MAJ. DEMIRKIRAN Tuna, MD, Türkiye
  6. Relationships between Leg Strength, Fatigue Index, and Other Physiological Parameters in Turkish Navy First-Class Diver Candidates: A Cross-Sectional Study CAPT SAVASHAN Cagatay, MD, ENS KIRINDI Huseyin, Physio., CAPT DEMIROZEN Huseyin Avni, MD, NCO AKKAS Bora, Tech., NCO AMURAN Naci Burak, Tech., Türkiye
  7. Effect of Pressure Changes on The Surface Roughness and Microhardness Properties of Dental Composite Resins 1LT UCAR Safinaz Sila, Dent., ERYILMAZ Bilge, PhD, COL ATA Nazim, MD, Türkiye
  8. Operational Evaluation of a Low-Cost Wearable Neurophysiological Monitoring System for Early Detection of Pilot Incapacitation in Military Aviation LTC UĞURLUTAN Rıfat MD, PhD, Ms, Türkiye
  9. Experimental Evaluation on Protective Effect of Galantamine in Case of Chemical Organophosphorous Compounds Intoxication Cristina Anca SECARĂ, MD, SR3, PhD, COL. lect. Bogdan-Ioan COCULESCU, MD, PhD, LT Oana Cristina VOINEA, PhD, MD, Romania
SECTION II ROMA 2 HALL
09:00 – 10:30
STUDENT SESSION
Chairpersons: Ina FEJZO MD (ALB), 1st Lt (MED) Dr loannis KONSTANTINIDIS (GRC), Lt. dr. SAS Alina Daniela (ROM)
  1. Key Role of Hyperbaric Nurses in Decompression Sickness: Current Evidence and Future Challenges Corporal 4th-year cadet Alexandra STOUGIANNIDOU, 4th-year cadet Georgios VOGIATZIS, 4th-year cadet Fotini XOURA, Commander (HN) Elissavet MARAGKOU RN, Msc, MPH, Greece
  2. From Jeep Disease to Pilonidal Sinus Sergeant Major 6th year cadet NIKOLAIDIS Sofoklis, Greece
  3. In the Shadow of Homecoming: Early Warning Signs of PTSD after Deployment MIDN 5TH class YORDANOVA Iliyana, MIDN 4TH class NEGOZOVA Mariya, Bulgaria
  4. Military Application of Da Vinci Robotics in Surgery, Concept Use and Current Use MIDN 4/C TACHEV Todor, MIDN 6/C LIGOV Blagovest, Dr. MIHOV Angel M.D., ASSOC. Prof. Dr. ZLATAROV Alexander, Bulgaria
  5. Operational Perspectives on Telemedicine in Field Medicine: Experience-Based Evaluation by Military Physicians CETIN Mehmet, MD, PhD, YILDIRIM Mehmet, MD, CDT DOGAN Vahit, Türkiye
  6. Effectiveness of XSTAT Hemostatic Syringes in Battlefield Wound Treatment Slt. Tudorascu Vlad-Andrei, Romania
  7. REBOA In Military Trauma Management: Advancing Hemorrhage Control in War Medicine sg. DEDIU Rareș-Andrei, Romania
  8. Crisis Management Measures in Cryptosporidium-Related Bioterrorist Attacks sg. STATE Andrei-Iulian, Romania
  9. Innovations in Tactical Casualty Care (TCCC) And TACEVAC Organization in Hybrid Warfare Environments MIDN 5/C CHOBANOV Simeon, MIDN 5/C DOBREVA Kristyana, Bulgaria
  10. Innovations and Resilience: Integration Of Critical Technologies for the Battlefield Cadet-Midshipman Pavlina Georgieva, Bulgaria
SESSION E
SECTION I ROMA 1 HALL
11:00 – 13:00
COOPERATION WITH NATIONAL CIVILIAN HEALTH SYSTEMS / EDUCATION
Chairpersons: Captain GKASIAVELIS Polykarpos, DPS, MSc. PhP(c) (GRC), COL ATA Nazim (TUR), Lt. col. TĂTAR Radu (ROM)
  1. Ethical Issues Regarding the Participation of Military Healthcare Professionals in the Interrogation of Prisoners of War Captain GKASIAVELIS Polykarpos, DPS, MSc. PhP(c), Major LITOS loannis, MD, MSc, Captain LOUKANIKA Anastasia, Psychologist, MSc, Greece
  2. Life and Work Challenges of Serbian Military Personnel Deployed to Peacekeeping Operations in Africa Srdjan Milentijević, Marina Popović, Dragan Anasonović, Branislav Stojanović, Miroslav Dedić, Slobodan Trifunović, Brankica Milentijević, Marija Starčević and Radivoje Anđelković, Serbia
  3. Modernizing Military Medical Education for High-Velocity Warfare Lt. col. TĂTAR Radu, Romania
  4. International and National Aeromedical Evacuation Courses: A Training and System Comparison COL ATA Nazim, MD, NCO KILIC Ugur, MS, COL OZTURK Ozlem, MD, Türkiye
  5. The First Aeromedical Training Center Accredited by NATO Flight Training Europe COL ATA Nazim, MD, PhD, COL SENOL Levent, MD, Türkiye
  6. Assessment of Training-Induced Improvements in Aerobic Capacity and Muscular Strength in Navy First-Class Divers CAPT SAVASHAN Cagatay, MD, ENS KIRINDI Huseyin, Physio., CAPT DEMIROZEN Huseyin Avni, MD, NCO AKKAS Bora, Tech., NCO AMURAN Naci Burak, Tech, Türkiye
  7. Turkish Armed Forces Combat Medic Course: Predictors of Trainee Success CAPT YILDIRIM, Mehmet MD, COL CETIN, Mehmet MD, MAJ UNLU, Mustafa Girayhan MD, Türkiye
  8. Alloimmunization In Polytransfused Patients Maj GRANCHAROVA Elisaveta, Prof. POPOV Rumen, Bulgaria
SECTION II ROMA 2 HALL
11:00 – 13:00
STUDENT SESSION
Chairpersons: Dorina SHTJEFNI (ALB), MAJ TURKOGLU Baki (TUR), Octavian-Mihai SÎRBU (ROM)
  1. Combat Maxillofacial Trauma: A Contemporary Approach 6th year Commanding Cadet (MD) LEFANTZIS Dimitrios-Ilias, Greece
  2. Critical Care Aeromedical Evacuation: Evidence-Based Practice And In-Flight Challenges 4th year Cadet Maria-Kleopatra TASSI, 4th year Cadet Eleni, AITATOGLOU, Major (HAF) Aikaterini SIGALA RN, FN, Greece
  3. Bridging The "Walker Dip": Assessing Readiness For Prolonged Field Care (PFC) in Maritime Anti-Access/Area Denial Environments Military Cadet (3rd Year) Gerasimos KALOGEROPOULOS, SF Master Sergeant Konstantinos KATSAFOUROS, NSOCM, Paramedic, Greece
  4. Early Exscision and Autodermagrafting in Service Members with Severe Burns: Surgical Techniques, Logistical Specifics and Clinical Outcomes MIDN 5th CLASS STOYANOV Samuil, Bulgaria
  5. Acute Warfarin and Diltiazem Intoxication – A Case Report and Toxicological Monitoring Andrija Mirkov, Vladan Lukić, Snežana Đorđević, Serbia
  6. Medical Peculiarities of Subterranean Military Operations slt. CONTESI Vlad, Romania
  7. Extracorporeal Life Support in War Medicine: Current Applications and Future Battlefield Integration sg. TĂRÎȚĂ Matei, Romania
  8. Smart Biosynthetic Blood – The Artificial Cell Designed to Save Lives frt. PĂUNESCU Alexia-Andreea, Romania
  9. Metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS) for the prevention and surveillance of malaria in military operations cap. DAMIAN Ioana, Romania
  10. Surgical Anatomy of Traumatic Brain Foreign Bodies: Clinical and Anatomical Insights Sd. BALAN Alexandru-Teodor, Romania
  11. A Failure Index for Mandibular Fracture Initiation: Mathematical Prediction of Fracture Patterns slt. TUDOSE Răzvan-Costin, Rusu Mugurel Constantin, Romania
  12. Mental Health in Healthcare and Military Systems: A Psychological Perspective slt. PICIU Rares-Alexandru, Romania
SESSION POSTER PRESENTATIONS
  1. Laboratory Findings in Osteoarthritis, How Does Biochemistry and Biomecanics Influence Desease’s Progression CPT AJDARI Alda MD, BACKA Teuta Prof. Dr, RAPUSHI Ervin DSc, Albania
  2. Navigating Diabetic Foot Complications: Advances in Technology and Treatment Strategies ÇELO Eni MD, Grisilda Gjana MD, Marsida Kasa MD, MAJ Eriselda Taulla MD, Medien Xhaferi MD, Sokol Hasho MD, Albania
  3. A Case Presentation of Leptospirosis, One of the Most Frequent Infectious Disease After Flooding FEJZO Ina MD, FEJZO Eristen MD, MAJOR BALA Aurela MD, LIUTENANT-COLONEL DURAKU Kujtime MD, Albania
  4. Inflammation Drives Early Arteriovenous Fistula Failure GJANA Grisilda MD, Arben Zenelaj, Loredana Kapidani, Medien Xhaferi, Larisa Shehaj, Suela Mumajesi, Albania
  5. Hyperkalemia and Renal Failure in Disaster Settings: When Minutes Matter HOXHA Eneida MD, LICO Rovena MD, COLLAKU Ledio MD PhD, POJANI Pandush MD, HABILAJ Xhesika MD, LTC SINANI Ardiana MD PhD, Albania
  6. Clinical Prognosis of an Atypical Sarcoidosis LT. ISLAMAJ Arjeta MD, MAJ. HILA Elona MD, MAJ. KALOSHI Valdete MD, GJANA Grisilda MD, KASA Marsida MD, LUKA Merita PhD, Albania
  7. Treatment of Traumatic Cellulitis in a Chronic Kidney Disease Patient JOSIFI Mariola MD, CPT SHEHAJ Larisa MD, XHAFERRI Medien MD, MUSTAFA Admir MD, HASMUCA Ilir MD, DEMIRAJ Zamir MD, DAMZI Melaim MD, RAMA Muharrem MD, Albania
  8. An Alteration CKD Patient with Primary Hyperparathyroidism- PHPT as Recidive Parathyroid Tumor. A Case Report LTC KALOSHI Valdete MD, CPT SHEHAJ Larisa MD, Albania
  9. Diagnostic Dilemmas in Adult-Onset Still’s Disease LICO Rovena MD, HOXHA Eneida MD, LTC SINANI Ardiana PhD, MD, Albania
  10. Metal Artifacts in Thoracic and Neck Regions in CT Scan, The Reduction COL. MUHAMETI Rushan MD, COL. RESO Elton MD, MALO Grej MD, Leutenant ZOGAJ Erjona NS, LTC CEKA Adriatik MD, KALLASHI Najada MD, MUHAMETI Ruent, DILO Valdet, TABAKU Ina MD, DEMKO Vidi MD, MORINA Hytaete MD, FERHATI Marsela, Albania
  11. Renal Cell Carcinoma with an Arteriovenous Malformation - A Case Report CPT SHEHAJ Larisa MD, GJONBRATAJ Juarda, MD, GJONBRATAJ Endri, MD, Albania
  12. Challenges in The Management of Cutaneous Vasculitis: SINANI Ardiana PhD, MD, CAKONI Suzana RN, MAJ VASHA Dorela MD, MAJ TAULLAJ Eriselda MD, JOSIFI Mariola MD, Albania
  13. Epidemiological Patterns and Etiology of Trauma at the University Trauma Hospital and Military Medical Unit, Tirana, Albania MAJ VASHA Dorela MD, MAJ TAULLA Eriselda MD, LTC SINANI Ardiana PhD, MD, SHPUZA Aldo MD, JOSIFI Mariola MD, COL MUHAMETI Rushan MD, COL RESO Elton MD, Albania
  14. Prevalence of Sensitization in Pediatric Population ZHABJAKU Edina MD, LOLOÇI Qirko Etleva Prof., CPT BEQO Nertila MD, Albania
  15. Healthcare lessons from modern armed conflicts - The paradigm shift in Ukraine and Israel Lt. (RN) Patroni Georgia HA (OF-1), Lt.(Vet) KONTOGEORGIOU Leonidas HA (OF -1), Greece
  16. Lessons learned from the use of military working dogs (MWDS) in Israel`s operations Lt. (Vet) KONTOGEORGIOU Leonidas HA (OF-1), Lt. (RN) Patroni Georgia HA (OF-1), Greece
  17. Gender Equality and Quality of Life in the Armed Forces Colonel ATHANASIADOU Foteini, Professor (Dr) MALLIAROU M, Greece
  18. Rheumatic disease of the young – Is there a chance for a military career after ankylosing spondylitis diagnosis? Col. Dr. Ciobîcă Mihai Lucian, Lt. Dr. Ciubotariu-Iordache Mihaela, Mr. Dr. Ionescu Oana Petronela, Dr. Radu Ana Maria, Dr. Tătăranu Andreea Irina, Romania
  19. Can regular check-ups influence the prognosis of a potentially serious cardiovascular condition? Sitar-Tăut A, Turbat A, Ardelean V, Pocol C, Bichescu M, Cozma A, Avram M, Romania
  20. The implications of cervical spine diseases in cervical vertigo and auditory diseases Cpt. (med). dr. Luca Andrei Ștefan, Dr. Neculcea Nicoleta Adriana, Romania
  21. Evaluation of Early Disfunctional Schemas and Problem Solving Skills in Adaptation Process KOCER Mehmet MD, OZMENLER Kamil Nahit MD, Türkiye
  22. Research of the Relationship Between Symptoms that Appear During Adaptation Period with Childhood Traumas and Life Events KOSEM Recai MD, OZMENLER Kamil Nahit MD, KOCER Mehmet MD, Türkiye
  23. Investigation of Autonomic Response in Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in a Neurovisceral Integral Model YELBOGA Zekeriya, MD, OZMENLER Kamil Nahit, MD, KOCER Mehmet, MD, Türkiye
  24. Analysis Of The Treatment Activity Of The General Hospital For Active Treatment-Sofia At The Military Medical Academy In 2024 According To The Outcome Of The Disease Chief Assist. ALEXANDROV Aleksnder, PhD ,  Chief Assist. ALEKSIEVA Ivanka, PhD, COL.Assoc. Prof. POPIVANOV Ivan, PhD, Bulgaria
  25. Electronic Health Record (Ehr) Systems In Military Medicine Col.Assoc. Prof. DIMOV Dimo, MD, PhD, Eng. KRASTEVA Anna, Eng. YANCHEV Georgi, PhD, Bulgaria
  26. Preparedness For The Recovery Period In Natural Disasters - Medical Response Assist. Prof. Galabova Agnes., PhD, Col.Assoc.Prof. DIMOV Dimo, MD, PhD, Capt. Assist. Prof. SEMOVSKI Georgi, MD, Col.Assoc.Prof.  DILKOV Dancho, MD, PhD, Bulgaria
  27. Dietary Polyphenols In The Fight Against Type 2 Diabetes And Obesity – Clinical Trial GAVAZOVA Valentina, LT.COL. Assoc. Prof. TOTOMIROVA Tzvetelina, PhD, LT.COL. MIHNEVA Vesela, Assoc. Prof. PASHKUNOVA Sylvia, PhD, SIMEONOVA. Ivana, VENKOVA Victoria, PAKEROVA Blagorodna, Bulgaria
  28. Risks, Responsibilities, And Ethical Standards In The Deployment Of Innovative Technologies In Field Medical Practice Assist. Prof. GEORGIEVA Hristina, CAPT Assist. Prof. KOYNOVA, Zhenya, COL Assoc. Prof. POPIVANOV, Ivan, PhD, Bulgaria
  29. A Clinical Case Of Stemi In A 19-Year-Old Woman With Hypercholesterolemia Assoc.Prof. GRIGOROV Nedyalko MD PhD, BARAKOVA Stanislava MD, MORALIYSKA Polina MD, PASHKLUELVA-DERMENDZHIEVA Elena MD, HARALAMBIEV Aleksandar MD1, KALVICHEVA Emin, Sen. Lieut. GRIGOROVA Boryana MD, Bulgaria
  30. Spondylodiscitis – Diagnostic Challenges And Clinical Approach Assoc. Prof. GRIGOROV Nedyalko MD PhD, STRATIEVA Stratina MD PhD, LAZAROV Petar MD, HARALAMBIEV Aleksandar MD, Bulgaria
  31. Telemedicine In Emergency Medical Care: Interoperability And Communication Challenges Eng. Georgi Yanchev PhD, Assoc. Prof. GRIGOROV Nedyalko MD PhD, Bulgaria 
  32. Analysis and assessment of the significance of gynaecological prophylaxis for female servicemen in bulgaria. ASSISTANT Prof. Doctor IVANOVA Mariyana, COL. Assoc. Prof. POPIVANOV Ivan, PhD, Bulgaria
  33. Consequences Of The Lack Of Medical Consultation On The Health Of Travelers Followed At The Military Medical Academy – Sofia LIEUTENANT IVANOVA Stanislava, MD, COL. Prof. GALEV Andrey, DMSc, DIMOVA Ionika, MD, PRAVOVA Ralitsa MD, Bulgaria
  34. Education And Training Of Military Physicians In Bulgaria –  Union Of Medical Knowledge With Military Service MAJ. ASSISTANT Prof. Doctor IVANOVA Mariyana, COL. Assoc. Prof. POPIVANOV Ivan, PhD, Bulgaria
  35. Modern Strategies For Optimised Hemorrhage Control MIDN 5th CLASS KOSTOVA Nadezhda1,2, MIDN 4TH CLASS ALEKSIEVA Anisiya, Bulgaria
  36. Nato Standardization Agreements Related To Dental Support Of The Armed Forces CAPT Assist. Prof. KOYNOVA Zhenya, COL Assoc. Prof. POPIVANOV Ivan, PhD, Assist. Prof. GEORGIEVA Hristina, Bulgaria
  37. Metabolic Changes In Women With Obesity And Type 2 Diabetes After Bariatric Surgery LT COL MIHNEVA, Vesela, LT COL Assoc. Prof. Totomirova, Tzvetelina, PhD, Assoc. Prof. PASHKUNOVA, Sylvia, PhD, Bulgaria
  38. Nerve Agent Surrogates – A Modern Approach For Safe Experimental Models In Toxicology Assoc. Prof. NEDZHIB Ahmed, PhD (Chemistry), PhD (Medicine), Assoc. Prof. STOYKOVA Silviya, PhD (Chemistry), PhD (Medicine), Full Prof. SAMNALIEV Ivan, DMSc, Bulgaria
  39. Between Intoxication And Somatic Disease – A Clinical Case Assoc. Prof. NEYKOVA-VASSILEVA, Lyudmila, MD, PhD; Captain Asst. Prof. SEMOVSKI, Georgi, MD; Tepavski, Stanimir, MD; (ret.) lieutenant colonel Konov, Valentin, MD, Bulgaria
  40. Title: Modern Mobile Ultrasound Systems For Diagnosing Injuries In Combat Conditions Officer candidate RADOSLAVOVA Viktoria, Bulgaria
  41. Effects Of Hypoxia And G-Load On The Human Body During Combat And Military Transport Flights Officer Cadet, Ist Class RUSEVA Silvia (presenting), Petty Officer Ist Class RUSEVA Desislava, Bulgaria
  42. Triage Of Chemical Casualties Capt. Assist. Prof. SEMOVSKI Georgi, MD, Assist. Prof. GALABOVA Agnes, PhD, COL. Assoc. Prof. DIMOV Dimo, MD, PhD, Bulgaria
  43. Continuous Glucose Monitoring (Cgm) Is More Informative Than Oral Glucose Tolerans Test For Prediabetes Diagnosis LT COl. assoc.prof. TOTOMIROVA Tzvetelina, PhD, LT COL MIHNEVA Vesela, assoc.prof. PASHKUNOVA Silvya, PhD, Bulgaria
  44. Preparedness For The Recovery Period In Natural Disasters - medical response Assist. Prof. Galabova Agnes., PhD, Col.Assoc.Prof. DIMOV Dimo, MD, PhD, Capt. Assist. Prof. SEMOVSKI Georgi, MD, Col.Assoc.Prof.  DILKOV Dancho, MD, PhD
  45. Healthcare Lessons From Modern Armed Conflicts – the Paradigm shift in Ukraine and Israel, Lieutenant (RN) PATRONI Georgia1 HA (OF-1), Lieutenant (Vet) KONTOGEORGIOU Leonidas2 HA (OF-1)
  46. Lessons Learned From the Use of Military Working Dogs (MWDS) in Israel’s operations, Lieutenant (Vet) KONTOGEORGIOU Leonidas1 HA (OF-1), Lieutenant (RN) PATRONI Georgia2 HA (OF-1)
  47. Differential Diagnosis Between Frontotemporal Dementia and Dementia Due to Alzheimer’s Disease: The Role of Neuropsychological Assessment Through two Clinical Cases Cdt (Psych) NIKOLAOU Nikolaos, Cpt (Psych) TSIARAS Ioannis, Greece
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