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SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM - FRIDAY APRIL 24, 2015
IMCA,
INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL CONGRESS
24-25 APRIL 2015, Tirana, ALBANIA
PROGRAMME AT A GLANCE
FRIDAY 24 APRIL 2015
7.30
REGISTRATION
9.00 – 10.00
WELCOME CEREMONY
(BALSHA)
10.00 – 12.30
PLENARY SESSION
(BALSHA)
12.30 – 13.00
CORNER CONSULENTS
20.30
METROPOL
Transplant & Urology
ABRET
Neurosurgery
COFFEE BREAK
METROPOL
Gynecology
Neonatology & Pediatrics
17.00 – 19.30
9.00 - 10.00 WELCOME CEREMONY
10.00 - 12.30 PLENARY SESSION
“Continuing Education Among Health Care
Professionals”
Chair: Philip Caushaj, Lindita Shosha,
Xheladin Dracini, Alfred Aga
WELCOME RECEPTION
Tirana International Hotel
GENERAL SURGERY,
ONCOLOGY & PATHOLOGY
14.00 -16.30
Chair: Philip Caushaj, Emiljana Huti, Ugur
Gonzalan, Leart Berdica
Key lecture: “Rectal Cancer- Changing Paradigms of
Management, Indications for Primary Surgery, Salvage
Surgery, Robotic Surgery and non Surgical Management”.
Prof. Dr. Philip Caushaj(USA)
NEUROSURGERY
TRANSPLANT & UROLOGY & NEFROLOGY
14.00-16.30
Chair: Ethem Beskonakli, Mentor Petrela,Fatos Olldashi
14.00-16.30
Chairs: Nestor Therecka, Fiona Nasto, Artan
Koni, Flamur Tartari
Key Lecture: “Pituitary Tumor Surgery”
Prof. Dr. Ethem Beskonakli (Turkey)
Key lecture:” Live Donor Liver Transplantation”
Prof. Dr. Sadik Ersoz (TURKEY)
Key Lecure: “Pathology And Geneticts Of Gliomas”
Prof. Dr. Felice Giangaspero, Universita Degli Studi
Di Roma “La Sapienza” (Italy)
Key lecture:” The Burden of Chronic Kidney
Disease in Albania
Prof. Dr. Nestor Therecka (ALBANIA)
A Retrospective Review of Diabetic Nephropathy
Patients During Referral to the Nephrology Clinic
Pasko N, Strakosha A, Cadri V, Mumajezi S,Therecka N
Key lecture: ”From the Flexner Report to Newer
Models of Undergraduate Education”
Prof. Dr. Philip Caushaj (USA)
Key lecture: “Extralevator Abdomino Perineal Resection for Rectal Cancer”
Prof. Dr. Ugur Gonzalan(TURKEY)
Key Lecture: “Meningeoma Of Foramen Magnum,
Retrocondylar Approchin 28 Cases”
Prof. Dr. Mentor Petrela, Faculty Of Medicine, Medical University of Tirana (Albania)
Key lecture: ”Continuing Education Among Health
Care Professionals”
Prof. Ass. Xheladin Dracini (ALBANIA)
Key lecture: “Surgical Treatment Alternatives of
Rectal Cancer”
Prof. Dr. Nikollaq Kacani(ALBANIA)
Key Lecture: Advances In Scull Base Surgery
Prof. Ihsan Soraloglu (Turkey)
Key lecture: ”Continuing Education Among Health
Care Professionals”
Mr. Klodian Rjepaj (ALBANIA)
Key lecture: “Laparoscopic Surgery: a 25 year
Experience”
Prof. Dr. Philip Caushaj(USA)
Scull Base Surgery, Endoscopic Transnasal Approach
Aga A, Shytaj E, Vajushi E, Vasili D, Xhumari A,
Petrela M.
Key lecture: ”The Revolution in Updating and Medical
Communications”
Prof. Dr. Myftar Barbullushi(ALBANIA)
Cancer Care in Albania
Prof. Agim Sallaku(ALBANIA)
Radiosurgery For Pituitary Adenomas, Our Experience
Xhumari A, Aliraj A, Bregul, Myzeqari B, Mucollari I.
Key lecture: ”Open Medical Institute-Medical
Education Beyond Borders”
Dr. Robert Qirko (ALBANIA)
12.30 - 13.00 Corner Consulents:
ABRET
Advanced Imaging
Laboratory
16.30 – 17.00
BALSHA
General Surgery
Oncology & Pathology
14.00 – 16.30
BUFFET LUNCH BREAK
BALSHA
Orthopedics
Trauma & Intensive Care
13.00 – 14.00
7.30 REGISTRATION
Prof. Dr. Philip Caushaj, Prof.Ass. Xheladin
Dracini, Mr. Klodian Rjepaj, Prof. Dr. Myftar
Barbullushi, Dr. Robert Qirko
Breast Carcinoma, Surgical Treatment in American
Hospital,Tirana
Koza B. K., Godaj G, Goga A, Huti E, Murati A, Metaj R.
p16INK4A in Routine Practice as a Marker of
Cervical Neoplasia
Kurshumliu F, Thorns CH, Gashi L, Goc G, Hasbajrami A, Binishi J.
Severity Grading and Surgical Management of Acute
Cholecystitis
Murati A, Shosha Mano L, Koza B, Godaj D, Goga A.
Assesement of ERCP in SPAM, New Techniques and
approaches in Treatment of Choledocolythiasis
Tmava S, Fezollari L, Dracini XH, Fazlliu I, Vishi I,
Abrashi B.
Doppler Guided Dearterialisation “THD” with
Mucopecy-an Established Technique for Treating
Hemorrhoidal Disease
Shosha Mano L, Xhaferi M, Huti G, Miraka M, Popa
B, Dhima A, Murati A.
Role of HBME-1 and GALECIN-3 in the Diagnosis of
Thyroid Neoplasms
Bushati T, Berdica L, Erecul S.
Stereotactic And Functional Neurosurgery At Uhc
“Mother Teresa”
Alimehmeti, Seferi A, Rroji A, Dashi F, Demneri M,
Bushati T, Rakacolli M, Petrela M
Alpha Internexin Expression In A Series Of 156 Gliomas And Its Relation With Oligodentroglial Morphology, Idh1, P53, And Synaptophysin Expression
Bushati T, Berdica L, Alimehmeti M, Kaloshi G, Seferi
A, Alimehmeti R, Pumo G, Ruka M, Petrela M.
Temporal Lobe Epilepsy: Surgical Treatmentof Epileptic Patientsin Our Neurosurgical Service During The
Last Three Years
Seferi A, Dashi F, Alimehmeti R, Lilamani E, Rroji A,
Ruka M, Petrela M.
Instrumented Spinal Surgery In Albania
Olldashi F, P. Hodo, I Hodo, A. Selaj.
Interventional Endovascular Treatments Of Brain And
Spine Our Experience
Enesi E, Rroji A, Bilaj F,Rudi I, Demneri M, Petrela M
Kidney Biopsy,an Albanian Experience
Berdica L, Bushati T
The Challenge of Doing the First Cases of Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PNL) in Kosovo
Xhafa A, Kurshumlija F,Shaipi M
“The Kidney, Hypertension and Diabetes”
Idrizi A
Malnutrition in Hemodialysis Patients
Gjyzari A, Veliu SH, Gjyzari I
Surgical Treatment of Localy Advanced
Prostate Cancer
Galiqi G, Tartari F, Pesha A, Ymeri SH, Bajri L, Ferko
SH, Ndoj A
Prevalence and Risk Factor of Anemia after Renal
Transplantation.
A Prospective Study in a Single Center in Albania
Strakosha A, Pasko N, Nasto F, Dedei A, Cadri V
Biofeedback Therapy, a Simple Method for Treatment
of Urinary Disorders
Xhafa A, Dayanc M, Shaipi M
Prostate Cancer in Albania,epidemiologic and immunohistochemistry consideration
Berdica L, Bushati T,Popi H, Shabani F
ORTHOPEDICS, EMERGENCY CARE
& INTENSIVE CARE
17.00-19.30
Chairs: Kenan Bayrakci, Gjergj Caushi, Genti
Huti
Key lecture: ”Point preservation surgery of the
knee. “MOSAICPLASTY”
Prof. Dr. Kenan Bayrakci (TURKEY)
Key lecture: ”Pemberton’ Osteotomy, a Selection for
the Treatment of the Congenital Hip Dislocation
in Albania”
Prof. Dr. Gjergj Caushi (ALBANIA)
Key lecture: ”The Blast Pelvis & Anorectal injuries the
Difficulties and the Great Challenge of Treatment”
Dr. Sc. Lindita Shosha Mano (ALBANIA)
Key lecture: ”Hip preservation surgery for adult hip:
“Safe dislocation technique”
Prof. Ass. Onder Murat Delialoglu (TURKEY)
Patient Monitoring in Critical Care Setting
via Vittal Signs
Panajoti E, Huti G,Arapi B, Miraka Bilaj M
Sciatic nerve injury after THR with anterolateral
approach
Duni A, Ruci V, Ruci J.
Thoracic Epidural Analgesia in Major Abdominal
Surgery
Jusufi I, Zeka Z, Hasani A, Gonzalan U, Tmava S.
The Modified SCARF Osteotomy Technique Provides
Predictable Correction of Moderate to Severe Hallux
Valgus Deformities
Ruci J, Gjika E, Selmani E.
ADVANCED IMAGING & LABORATORY
17.00-19.30
Chair: Iris Allajbeu, Venanzio Valenzia, Albana Daka
Key lecture: ”Study of Esophageal-Gastric Transit and
Gastro-Esophageal Reflux”
Prof. Dr. Venanzio Valenzia (ITALY)
Key lecture: ”Preanalitike Mistakes and Focus in
Hemostasis”
Prof. Ass. Etleva Refatllari (ALBANIA)
The usage of CT angiography of coronaries in early
Detections of CAD in Comparsion with Traditional
Evaluation Schemes-Our Experience
I.Allajbeu, Jata.B, Hajro.E, Xhabija.N, Shahini.A,
Nona.A, Meco.S, Temali.I
The unique Laboratory Network in Albania with ISO
15189 Standart
Daka A, Marku L, Hyseni B, Marku I
Diagnostic Yield of Image Guided Core Needle Biopsy
and Fine Needle Aspiration at the American Hospital,
Kosovo During 2013-2015
Kurshumliu F, Gjikolli B
The Importanance of Laboratory Check-Up for the
Prevention and Early Diagnosis
Marku L, Hyseni B, Daka A, Marku I
Too Many Faces of Liver Hemangioma
Bilaj F, Rroji A, Enesi E, Leka N, Qirinxhi D, Basho J,
Babameto A, Rapi E, Vathi D, Celiku E
Biliary Tract Cancers-Clinical Biochemistry, Imaging
and Operability Data
Duni A, Basho J, Kurti F, Aleksi R, Cekodhima A
Transesophageal Echocardiography in the Intensive
Care Unit
Ibrahimi A
PET/CT Structure and Function
Dhima A, Tocilla B
External Fixation Percy for Comminuted Fractures of
the Distal Radius
Demiraj Z, Angjeli L, Ibrahimllari Y, Shehu K
Breast Screening Saves Lifes. American Hospital as a
Active Part of Screening in Albania
Shahini A, Allajbeu I, Shahini SH, Kosturi E
A Panoramic View of Sepsis Syndrome at
Emergency Room
Pojani A, Hyka K, Lekgjika V, Novaku M, Cara A,
Qeraj K, Qose A, Koza B, Puca E.
The Bone Marrow Biopsy How Do We Perform it
and our Experience
Daku A, Cekrezi B, Ivanaj A, Berdica L,Erekyl S,
Allajbeu I, Lako S,Pulluqi P, Xhumari P,
Dhima A, Coma B.
GYNECOLOGY,
NEONATOLOGY & PEDIATRICS
17.00-19.30
Chair: Goksu Goc, Juxhin Gjoshe, Ada Simeoni
Key lecture: ”Delivery in Multiples-an Overview”
Dr. Dimitrios Saricostas (GREECE)
Key lectures:” New Challenges of Hemoglobinopathies in Albania”
Prof. Dr. Anila Godo (ALBANIA)
Key lectures:”Total Laparascopic versus Abdominal
Hysterectomy: Current Trends”
Dr. Goksu Goc (TURKEY)
The Treatment Options of Cervical Insufficiency during
Pregnanacy
Bajraktari D, Sula A, Delia Z
New Laboratory Biomarkers in Preeclampsia (PE),
our Experience
Daka A, Bylo A, Barbullushi M, Marku L, Marku I,
Hyseni B
Roma Index and HE4 in the Evaluation of Epithelial
Ovarian Mases
Gjoshe J, Daka A, Marku L, Delia Z, Theodhosi GJ.
Fetal DNA Fractions Examination-New Test for Fetal
Abnormalities
Qirko R, Gjoni M, Gjoshe J, Koroveshi E, Toma I
Early detection of Critical Congenital Heart Disease:Pulse-Oximetry Role
Kolici N, Koja A, Simeoni A, Cipi L, Pino B
Intermitent stenoses of the duodenum
Preza K, Nano L
Etiologies of Abnormal Uterine Bleeding and its
Managment
Hoxhaj O, Gjoni M, Dede E
Intra-Cytoplasmic Injection(ICSI) Outcomes on Women
40 yrs old: A Retrospective study
Sula A, Sertecelic Ihsan T, Ferhati B
SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM - SATURDAY APRIL 25, 2015
IMCA,
INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL CONGRESS
24-25 APRIL 2015, Tirana, ALBANIA
9.00-11.30 Session 1
Chair: Arben Kojqiqi, Alfred Nona,
Nereida Xhabija
PROGRAMME AT A GLANCE
SATURDAY 25 APRIL 2015
08.00
CARDIOLOGY & CARDIOTHORAXIC
SURGERY
Key lecture: ”Minimally Invasive Procedures in Cardiovascular Surgery and the Future Trends”
Prof. Dr. Neyyir Tuncay Eren (Turkey)
REGISTRATION
14.30 – 15.00
ABRET
Cardiology &
Cardiac Surgery
METROPOL
Ofthalmology
METROPOL
Plastic Surgery & Dermatology
12.00 – 14.30
COFFEE BREAK
ABRET
Cardiology &
Cardiac Surgery
11.30 – 12.00
BALSHA
Intern Medicine
09.00 – 11.30
BALSHA
Intern Medicine
Key lecture: ”Timing of Aortic Valve Replacement in
Aortic Stenosis”
Prof. Ass. Gani Bajraktari (KOSOVO)
CLOSING CEREMONY
(BALSHA)
Free Style Aortic valve Implantation
Prof. Dr. Jurgen Ennker (GERMANY)
Key lecture: ”Percutaneous Implantation
of Aortic valve (TAVI)“
Ulrich Rosendahl MD, FETCS (UK)
Contrast Enhanced Cardiac MRI in Evaluation of
Myocardial viability after MI– Correlation Between
Extent of Nonviable Myocardium and Complications
Allajbeu I, B.Jata, A.Nona, N.Xhabija, S.Meco,
E.Hajro, I.Temali, N.T.Eren, R.Rienmueller Myocardial Revascularisation – Off Pump Technique
Kojcici B, Arben Kojqiqi, J. Ganellari, G. Mulla
Off pump CABG – Anaesthetic and Surgical
Considerations
Bilaj-Miraka M, Gentian Huti, Blerim Arapi, Erjon
Panajoti, Besnik Kojcici, Arben Kojqiqi
Evaluation of Glycated Hemoglobin Level in Patients
with Coronary Artery Disease
Gjoshe E, A. Zaka, E. Hajro, E. Dhamo (Gjika)
Hematological Changes in Patients Undergoing
Coronary Aretery Bypass Surgery
Lako S, Daka A, Nurka T, Dedej T, Ostreni V
OPHTHALMOLOGY
INTERN MEDICINE
9.00-11.30
Chair: Marko Jacobbi, Teuta Haveri
9.00-11.30 Session 1
Chair: Brunilda Zllami, Albana Shahini
Key lecture: ”Retinal diseases,from Diagnosis
to Treatment”
Prof. Dr. Marco Jacobbi (ITALY)
Key lecture: ”Study of Swallowing and Dysphagia”
Prof. Dr. Venanzio Valenzia (ITALY)
Refractive Correctionof Moderate and High Myopia
with VisianTM. ICL-PCPIOL.A Premium Refractive
Options for Potentials Patients
Pesando P
Intrastromal Corneal Ring Segments
Ferrara Ring, Pesando P
Key lectures: ”Headache in the Emergency”
Prof. Dr. Jera Kruja (ALBANIA)
Is the Hashimoto Thyroiditis a Risk Factor for Thyroid
Cancer? A Retrospective Study
Puca E, Koza B, Huti E, Bitri S, Daku A, Berdica L,
Bushati T, Puca E, Ylli A
Keratokonus Disease, Diagnosis and Cross-Linking
Treatment
Haveri T, Meco M, Qafa N
The Map of Prevalence of Allergic Disorders in Albania
and Worldwide. A Short Report from Alb-ISSAC Study
Piluri E, Mesonjesi E, Gupta R, Bregu B, Zoto M,
Strachan D, Priftanji A
Excimer Laser Refractive Surgery for Refractive Errors
Correction
Qafa N, Haveri T, Meco M
Stroke in Young Adults, Diagnostic Challenge and
Prevention
Zllami B, Basha E, Shahini A, Cekrezi B, Saygili B
Phakic IOL Artisan.Artiflex Use for Extreme Refractive
Errors Correction
Qafa N, Haveri T, Meco M
Cataract Surgery in Glaucomatous Eyes
Meço M, Haveri T, Qato N
A Panoramic Overview about Care Improvement
and the Challenges of Albanian Ophthalmological
Community, in Order to Eliminate the Avoidable and
Prevent the Blindness in the Future
Bardhi N, Mema V, Tandili A
New Surgical Method for Correcting Diplopia (double
vision)
Pesando P
Diabetic Retinopathy, Results of may 2013 American
Hospital free check up
Haveri T, Meco M, Qafa N
Dealing with Resistant Diabetic Macular Edema
Meço M, Haveri T, Qato N
Image Processing Algorithms: a New Method in
Evaluation of Posterior Capsular Opacification after
Cataract Surgery
Halili I, Uka A, Ndreu A
The Role of Imaging in the Diagnstification of Vertebral Artery Disease
Shahini A, Zllami, B, Shahini SH, Allajbeu I, Dhima A,
Cekrezi B,Kosturi E, Tocilla B
Impact of Blood Use on Patients Undergoing Coronary
Artery Bypass Surgery. A Prospective Study
Lako S, Daka A, Nurka T, Memishaj S, Dedej T
Evaluation of Incidence and Clinical Features of Post
Soncussion Syndrome (PCS) Albania
Basha E, Zllami B, Pavllo D, Cakonji Z
Switching to Once of Day Basal Insulin from Twice
Daily Doses of Premix Insulin Human or Analog
Resulted in Greater Improvement in Glycemic Control
Patients with type 2 Diabetes
Lumi E, Ylli A, Guri M
CARDIOLOGY & CARDIOTHORAXIC
SURGERY
PLASTIC SURGERY & DERMATOLOGY
INTERN MEDICINE
CLOSING CEREMONY
12.00-14.30 Session 2
Chair: Besnik Kojcici, Bekim Jata, Indrit
Temali
12.00-14.30
Chair: Selcuk Isik, Irena Savo, Rezarta Kapaj
12.00-14.30 Session 2
Chair: Edmond Puca, Blerim Myftiu
14.30-15.00
CLOSING CEREMONY (BALSHA)
Key lecture: ”Contour Restoration of the Forehead by
Lipofilling: Our Experience”
Prof. Dr. Selcuk Isik (TURKEY)
Key lecture: ”Prophylaxis after Exposure (PPE)”
Dr.Sc Arben Pilaca (ALBANIA)
Key lecture: ”Surgical Treatment of the Ascending
Aortic Aneurysm. Specific Technical Considerations.
Initial Albanian Experience”
Prof. Dr. Edvin Prifti (ALBANIA)
Key lecture: ”Pulmonary Hypertension – Diagnosis”
Dr. Roberto Poscia (ITALY)
Key lecture: ”Pulmonary Hypertension – Treatment”
Dr. Roberto Badagilacca (ITALY)
Pulmonary Hypertension and Right Ventricular Dysfunction as a Prognostic Factor in Acute Decompensated Heart failure
Nona A, Carmine Dario Vizza, Robero Badagliacca,
Roberto Poscia, Cristina Gambardella
Key lecture: ”Rejuvination by means of Combinations
of Minimal Invasive Therapies”
Dr. Enrico Guarino (ITALY)
Key lectures: ”Lower Limb Reconstruction, Challenges and Up dates”
Dr. Sc. Sokol Isaraj (ALBANIA)
Non Surgical Facial Rejuvenation Procedures
Savo I, Mishtaku S, Jorgaqi E, Doci XH
Combining Lipofilling in Rejuvenation Procedures, a
New Tool
Kapaj R, Hoxha S, Isik S
Key lecture: ”Causes of Mortality of Cronic Diseases in
Albania”
Prof. Dr Enver Roshi (ALBANIA)
Survelliance of Infection in Intensive Care Unit in Albania- a Point Prevalence Study in two University Hospitals
Harxhi A, Nderu A, Cami A, Ohri I, Mehmeti J, Muhametaj J, Gjyzeli M, Kraja DH
Aproach to Alcohol Use Disorders
Bitri Tivari S, Thoma E, Puca E, Capi R, Sotiri E, Huti
E, Puca E
Sepsis in Department of Infectious Diseases last Years
Puca E, Pilaca A, Stroni G, Qyra E, Qato M, Hysenaj
ZH, Kalo T, Harxhi A, Pipero P, Kraja DH
Surgical Treatment of Heart Failure
Besik J
Influence of Sunburn in the Past in the Usage of Protective Behavior Towards Solar Irradiation
Doci XH, Savo I, Xinxo S, Vasili E
Cardiac Surgery- Are Blood Products Always Needed?
Kojqiqi A, Camelia Kojqiqi, Valbona Isufaj, Dritan
Agolli, Besnik Kojcici
Skin Resurfacing with Fractional Laser (1550nm)
Mishtaku S, Savo I
Different Partern of Decompensation in Alcolic Versus
non Alcoholic Cirrotic
Kristani P, Kurti F, Xinxo S, Babameto A
Our Experience in Treating Jawbone Anomalies
through Orthognathic Surgery in Albanian Patients
Isufi R, Isufi I, Bregasi A
Electropsysiological Study of SCA and FRDA Patients
Myftiu B, Orhan Kocasoy E, Baslo B
Comparison of fracture load Between repair materials
Hysenaj N, Tabaku S, Boriçi D, Shundi E, Bardhoshi
M
Management and Surgical Treatment of Primary Hyperparathyroidism
Bode R, Celiku E, Agolli M, Dracini XH, Kaci M, Domi R
Novel oral anticoagulants in prevention of stroke in
patients with atrial fibrillation
Temali I, Nona A, Jata B
Neurological Complications after Cardiac Surgery
Zllami B, Llazo. S, Basha. E, Huti. G; Arapi. B, Kruja J
Prevalence of Left Ventricular Hypertrophy in Patients
with Predialysis Chronic Failure in the Hospital Center
Elbasan
Zheni GJ
Systemic Family Therapy as an Advantage in Comparison with Medical Therapy
Hoxha B, Uka A, Shunjaku F, Jashari R
Diagnostic Ultrasound and Family Doctors
Cela M, Bilja F, Leli D, Hoti A, Zyka E, Ceka E, Qirko R,
Shtylla A