Keywords
Emergency
surgery
anaesthesiology
management
medicine
education
Coronavirus disease 2019
emergency operations
general surgery
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Abstract
Introduction: The 5th Albanian Congress of Trauma and Emergency Surgery (ACTES 2021), held on November 12-13, 2021, brought together medical professionals under the leadership of the Albanian Society for Trauma and Emergency Surgery (ASTES) and the University of Medicine of Tirana (UMT). The congress served as a key forum for advancing trauma and emergency surgery by facilitating research exchange, collaboration, and the presentation of innovative practices. The hybrid format allowed both national and international participants to attend. The congress slogan, "With persistence and clear ideas, anything is possible," highlights the importance of collaboration in improving the safety and effectiveness of trauma and emergency surgery. Organization and Scope: Guided by a distinguished professor, the Local Scientific Committee developed a comprehensive program with input from experts across surgical and medical disciplines. This collaboration emphasized the value of teamwork in acute patient care. Coordination with the ASTES Executive Board and Section Chairs ensured a thorough and balanced review of the field. ACTES 2021 presented the latest strategies in trauma and emergency surgery. Over two days, participants attended 21 sessions on topics including damage-control techniques, disaster preparedness, emergency critical care, and new minimally invasive procedures. The congress promoted international collaboration and regional progress by bringing together delegates, speakers, and surgeons from Albania and abroad. Conclusions: ACTES 2021 reaffirmed ASTES’s commitment to advancing trauma and emergency surgery through professional development, care standardization, and building a unified surgical community. The congress supported the development of new training resources, regional partnerships, and clinical guidelines, contributing to measurable improvements in acute surgical care.References
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