The 13th National Congress of the Romanian Association for Endoscopic Surgery and Other Interventional Techniques & The 16th Romanian Symposium of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery - Knowledge and Practice in MIS: the Education Imperative
Nicoleta Leopa, Victor Tomulescu, Răzvan Popescu, Cătălin Copăescuscientific event, no. 6, 2025
Article DOI: 10.21614/chirurgia.3241
This year we were honored to host in Eforie Nord, at Ana Hotels Europa, between 24-27 September 2025, the 13th National Congress of the Romanian Association for Endoscopic Surgery and Other Interventional Techniques (RAES), jointly organized with the 16th Romanian Symposium of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery (RSMS). The Event was co-chaired by Prof. Răzvan Cătălin Popescu (President of the RAES 2025 National Congress) and Prof. Cătălin Copăescu (President of the 16th Romanian Symposium of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery). The main theme of the meeting was: "Knowledge and Practice in MIS - the Education Imperative", highlighting the commitment of the society to advancing minimally invasive surgery through education, innovation, and international collaboration.
The scientific program was intense and diverse, comprising an outstanding Masterclass on Rectal Surgery, three pre-congress hands-on courses, more than 30 scientific sessions across all MIS domains, plenary lectures, keynote addresses, and roundtables, video sessions and interactive debates, oral and e-poster presentations, and several industry-sponsored symposia. The congress brought together over 300 participants, including surgeons, residents, and students, with a remarkable presence of young surgeons who actively engaged in both educational and scientific sessions. A total of 106 speakers and faculty members, representing 15 different countries, contributed to the scientific program, further strengthening the role of RAES and RSMS as leading regional platforms for MIS education and innovation. The event was supported by 22 partners and 5 sponsors, whose contribution was essential in maintaining the high scientific and educational standards of the meeting. The exhibition area featured national and international companies showcasing cutting-edge technologies in minimally invasive surgery - from advanced laparoscopic platforms, energy devices, and stapling systems to novel imaging equipment and robotic assisted solutions. [read more]
The scientific program was intense and diverse, comprising an outstanding Masterclass on Rectal Surgery, three pre-congress hands-on courses, more than 30 scientific sessions across all MIS domains, plenary lectures, keynote addresses, and roundtables, video sessions and interactive debates, oral and e-poster presentations, and several industry-sponsored symposia. The congress brought together over 300 participants, including surgeons, residents, and students, with a remarkable presence of young surgeons who actively engaged in both educational and scientific sessions. A total of 106 speakers and faculty members, representing 15 different countries, contributed to the scientific program, further strengthening the role of RAES and RSMS as leading regional platforms for MIS education and innovation. The event was supported by 22 partners and 5 sponsors, whose contribution was essential in maintaining the high scientific and educational standards of the meeting. The exhibition area featured national and international companies showcasing cutting-edge technologies in minimally invasive surgery - from advanced laparoscopic platforms, energy devices, and stapling systems to novel imaging equipment and robotic assisted solutions. [read more]
Keywords: congress, endoscopic
