Dear Colleagues, Dear Healthcare Professionals,

It is with great honor and pleasure that we invite you to take part in the 18th European Congress of Abdominal Surgeons – European Digestive Surgery (EDS) Postgraduate Course, which will be held from 16 to 18 April 2026 at Limak Hotel, in the heart of Skopje.

This prestigious European event represents a unique opportunity for physicians, residents, and healthcare professionals in the field of digestive and abdominal surgery to advance their knowledge in accordance with the latest global standards. The congress brings together contemporary clinical experience, scientific achievements, and practical approaches that directly impact everyday surgical practice.

The three-day program has been carefully designed to offer a balanced combination of theoretical education and practically applicable content—from evidence-based medicine and critical evaluation of clinical studies to current surgical approaches, with special emphasis on modern technologies, multidisciplinary collaboration, and the improvement of surgical outcomes.

The congress also provides a valuable platform for the exchange of experiences, open discussions, and the creation of new professional collaborations. Meetings with colleagues from different healthcare systems offer broader perspectives and encourage the introduction of innovative practices into one’s own clinical environment.

Hosting such an event in our region represents a rare opportunity to be part of the European academic and clinical scene without leaving the local context.

You are warmly invited to be part of an event that inspires, connects, and contributes to the future of modern surgery.

We look forward to welcoming you to Skopje for an unforgettable and inspiring experience.

Sincerely,
Prof. Dr. Svetozar Antović
President of the Macedonian Association of Abdominal Surgeons (MAAS), Skopje
Dean of the Faculty of Medicine,
Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje,
Republic of North Macedonia