Prof. Dr. Hiroko Masuda
Department of Breast Surgery, Tokyo Metropolitan Komagome Hospital, Tokyo
Third Breast Cancer Symposium
SatelliteSymposium
of the Second Clinical Congress of Albanian Surgeons
Current standards in multidisciplinary breast cancer care: An update
A shared commitment
Together towards a Breast Centre in Kosova
Prof. Dr. Alban Y. Neziri
Following the meetings in 2024 and 2025, the third symposium brings colleagues together to exchange knowledge and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer.
The programme connects breast surgery, radiology, pathology, medical oncology, radiation oncology, nuclear medicine and reconstructive surgery. International lectures, expert panels and a practical MIBB course support a coordinated approach to patient care.
International exchangeJAPAN · IN PERSON JAPAN · VIRTUAL NORTH MACEDONIA ALBANIA
Invited speakers
Prof. Dr. Masakazu Toi
Director, Tokyo Metropolitan Komagome Hospital; Professor Emeritus, Kyoto University
Prof. Dr. Ilir Vela
University Clinic of Thoracic Surgery, Skopje
Prof. Dr. Helidon Nina
Head of the University Clinic of Oncological Surgery, Tirana
09:00–16:00 · LIVE SURGERY BROADCASTBreast cancer surgery: sequences from the operating room.
Opening of the Symposium and Welcome Addresses
Prof. Dr. Alban Y. Neziri, Prof. Dr. Rifat Latifi, Dr. Osman Zhuri, Prof. Dr. Sefedin Muçaj
08:30–10:00 · Breast cancer surgery: regional and global updates
Panel: Prof. Dr. Hiroko Masuda, Dr. Nazmi Kolgeci, Prof. Dr. Alban Y. Neziri
Early breast cancer treatment: updates, issues and perspectives Virtual
Prof. Dr. Masakazu Toi
Breast Cancer Care in Japan: Building the Next Generation and Delivering Multidisciplinary Care in High-Volume Centers
Prof. Dr. Hiroko Masuda
Contemporary surgical treatment of breast cancer: an update
Prof. Dr. Alban Y. Neziri
The Breast Centre: importance and evolution of breast surgery at IKO8 in Tirana
Prof. Dr. Helidon Nina
Tumour board and surgical decision-making: 5 months of practice in North Macedonia
Prof. Dr. Ilir Vela
Short break
Panel discussion
Breast surgery experts — Mastectomy vs. tumorectomy, etc.
Dr. Nazmi Kolgeci, Dr. Shqiptar Demaçi, Dr. Bedri Osmani, Dr. Frederik Quperjani
Panel discussion
Breast surgery and plastic surgery experts — Primary vs. secondary reconstruction
Prof. Ass. Dr. Violeta Zatriqi, Dr. Ylber Zejnullahu, Dr. Agim Berisha, Dr. Nazmi Kolgeci
Panel discussion
Breast surgery and oncology experts — Neoadjuvant vs. adjuvant chemotherapy
Dr. Ilir Kurtishi, Dr. Dafina Ademi Islami, Dr. Nazmi Kolgeci
Lunch break
Panel discussion
Radiation oncology experts
Dr. Behar Raci, Dr. Arta Kameri Isufi, Dr. Brunilda Profka Haxhiiu
Panel discussion
Breast surgery, pathology, radiology and nuclear medicine experts — Axillary sentinel lymphadenectomy: lymph node marking, rapid analysis (frozen section), biopsy and marking
Prof. Assoc. Dr. Fisnik Kurshumliu, Dr. Ardian Biqaku, Dr. Afërdita Bajqinca, Prof. Dr. Ramë Miftari, Dr. Nazmi Kolgeci
Experts’ closing conclusions
Short break
Panel discussion
Supporting breast cancer patients during and after treatment — Perspectives of experts and patient associations
Dr. Nazmi Kolgeci, Dr. Ilir Kurtishi, Prof. Dr. Violeta Zatriqi, Nafije Latifi, Violeta Pirana et al.
Panel discussion
Prevention and early detection of breast cancer
Dr. Lavdim Imeri, Dr. Ardian Biqaku, Nafije Latifi, Violeta Pirana et al.
Closing conclusions of the symposium
Hands-on training · 16:30–17:45
MIBB Course
Minimally Invasive Breast Biopsy
Practical exercises in ultrasound-guided minimally invasive breast biopsy, followed by presentation of certificates.
Course director
Prof. Dr. Alban Y. Neziri
Hands-on exercises under ultrasound guidance
Prof. Dr. Alban Y. Neziri
Dr. Flamur Mushica
Dr. Ardian Biqaku
Dr. Skender Dreshaj
Presentation of certificates
Prof. Dr. Rifat Latifi
Prof. Dr. Alban Y. Neziri
Professional & institutional cooperation
Organising partners
Organisers
Kosova College of Surgeons
Association of Albanian Physicians in Switzerland
Under the umbrella of the Pan-Albanian College of Surgeons
Co-organisers
Breast Association
Association of Oncologists of Kosova
In cooperation with
Dean’s Office, Faculty of Medicine, University of Prishtina
Ministry of Health of the Republic of Kosova
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