Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina | 4–5 June 2027
Theme: Blood, Sweat and Tears | Preliminary scientific programme (no timetable yet)
Dear colleagues and friends,
On behalf of the organizing committee, it is our great pleasure to welcome you to the 5th Summer School of Obstetric Anesthesia, taking place in Banja Luka, Bosnia and
Herzegovina.
This summer school brings together an outstanding group of international and regional experts to share their knowledge, experience, and perspectives in the field of obstetric anesthesia. Our goal is to provide a platform for learning, discussion, and collaboration, focusing on current challenges, innovations, and best practices in maternal care.
The scientific program has been designed to address key topics in modern obstetric anesthesia, including neuraxial techniques, management of high-risk obstetric patients, maternal safety, and perioperative care. Through lectures, case discussions, and interactive sessions, we hope to encourage the exchange of ideas and practical experiences that can improve clinical practice and patient outcomes.
We are particularly proud to host distinguished faculty members from multiple countries, whose participation highlights the importance of international cooperation in advancing our specialty.
Beyond the scientific program, we hope you will also enjoy the opportunity to connect with colleagues, exchange experiences, and experience the hospitality of Banja Luka, a city known for its welcoming atmosphere and rich cultural heritage.
We thank all speakers, participants, and supporters for contributing to this event, and we wish you an inspiring and enjoyable meeting.
Sincerely,
Organizing Committee
Ivan Veličković • Alexandra Schyns-van den Berg (Scientific Programme) • Suzana Šobot Novaković (Local Organization) • Dragan Rakanović (Course Director)
Dragan Rakanović • Nada Pejčić • Dafina Karadžova • Mirjana Kendrišić • Slavica Krušić • Ivan Keser • Ivan Šklebar • Borislava Pujić • Slavko Rolih • Vladimir Mrđa • Maja Tomić • Dragana Bojić
Registration is open. Registration fee: €100. Please register through the form below.
Select a summary type:
• Original and expert work: the abstract contains Introduction, objective, material and methods, results and conclusion
• Review paper: the abstract contains an introduction, objective, elaboration and conclusion
• Case report: the abstract contains an introduction, objective, case report and conclusion
Text preparation:
• Font: Latin, single-spaced, Times New Roman font, normal, size 12, double-aligned
• The abstract must contain the following parts: Title, information about the author(s), text of the abstract, email address of the contact person. It must be sent in the attached form
• Maximum length of abstract: 300 words
• The abstract must be written in the official languages of BiH or in English.
Preparing the summary:
• The title of the abstract must be written in capital letters and bold; maximum number of words: 20
• Authors: write in the following format the last name and the first letter of the first name for each author individually; bold the name of the author presenting the work; write affiliations in the order in which the names are listed. If the authors come from different institutions, mark a number (superscript) next to the name, and then state the name of the institution.
Example:
Nikolic A.1, Savić B.2
1 Clinic for eye diseases, City, Country; 2 Health center, City, Country
• The structure of the summary consists of five main parts: Introduction, Objective, Material and methods, Results and Conclusion. An exception is a case report or a review paper (see Choose type of abstract)
• The text of the abstract must be written in lowercase letters, except in places where it is necessary to use capital letters.
The summary (abstract) should contain the following chapters with subtitles: introduction (problem investigated in the paper with the aim of research), material and methods (description of the methodology used), results (presentation of the main results) and conclusion (short final comment). The summary should not contain tables, graphs, figures and references. Below the abstract, authors should list 3-6 keywords. The summary and key words are written in one paragraph, in one of the official languages of BiH or in English.
The abstract should be written in Latin. The text can be up to 350 words, format A4, font Times New Roman, font size 10pt, (10pt for text in tables), spacing 1 (single), no empty lines between chapters, top and bottom margins 2.5cm, left and right 2.0cm.
Under the same conditions, the text of an invited lecture can have up to 3000 words. The literature is cited in the paper using the Vancouver citation system. The paper should contain a summary in one of the official languages of Bosnia and Herzegovina and in English. The paper may contain tables, graphs and images.
The required dimensions of the poster in electronic format are 16:9 (like a power point presentation). At the top of the poster, state the title of the work, the names of the authors and their institutions. The maximum number of slides is 5.
Dates: 10–11 June 2026
Location: University Clinical Centre of the Republic of Srpska
Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina
This two-day interactive workshop will focus on the practical application of ultrasound in perioperative and emergency settings. The program combines short focused lectures with extensive hands-on training, allowing participants to develop practical skills under the guidance of experienced international instructors.
Participants will have the opportunity to practice key ultrasound techniques including:
Hands-on training will be organized in small groups (5 participants per station) across 6 ultrasound stations, ensuring intensive practice and close supervision by instructors.
The workshop will conclude with clinical case scenarios and certification assessment, designed to integrate ultrasound findings into real clinical decision-making.
Registration fee: 150 EUR
Maximum number of participants: 30
Registration will remain open until all places are filled.
This workshop is intended for anesthesiologists, residents, and clinicians interested in point-of-care ultrasound in perioperative and emergency practice.
We look forward to welcoming you to Banja Luka for an engaging and practical learning experience.
Sign Up Fee: 150 EUR
Sign Up Fee: 50 EUR
