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Dear Colleagues,

On behalf of the Organizing and Scientific Committee, it is our great pleasure and distinct honor to announce the International Congress of the Albanian Federation of Gynecologists and Obstetricians that will be held from April 17 to 19, 2026, at the Hilton Garden Inn Hotel, in Tirana - Albania.

This Congress will be organized in collaboration with the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology of the University of Medicine of Tirana, under the patronage of our Ministry of Health and Social Protection and the Italian Society of Gynecology and Obstetrics (SIGO) to which we are affiliated.

It is also supported by ASST Fatebenefratelli Sacco of Milan through the PRISMA Project, financed by the Italian Development Cooperation, which promotes scientific collaboration and advanced clinical training in maternal and neonatal care.

The theme of this Congress is "Shaping the Future through Innovation and Impact in Gynecology, Obstetrics and Neonatal Care". Women and neonatal health is now at a pivotal stage, with rapid advances in diagnostic imaging, genomic medicine, artificial intelligence, and novel therapies. At the same time, important policy changes in response to Albania's declining birthrate highlight the social dimensions of our field. This international scientific activity will provide a forum for active discussion and knowledge-sharing to address these critical issues.

The Congress aims to focus on trending topics and crucial challenges faced by the gynecologists, obstetricians and neonatologists, locally and globally, including updates in Clinical Obstetrics, Fetal and Neonatal Medicine, Gynecology and Reproductive Medicine in order to educate the participants from a global perspective through these various collaborations. The scientific committee has teamed up with national and international societies, in offering a comprehensive program that covers the latest clinical advances in research and cutting-edge topics in daily practice, the most recent development and management of the rapidly evolving health care requirements.

Several pre-conference workshops will be held on April 17, 2026, offering an additional opportunity for in-depth learning and engagement.

We are delighted to host many distinguished clinicians, researchers, healthcare professionals, and innovators, experts in Gynecology, Obstetrics and Neonatology from around the world, in addition to an elite roster of local speakers that will cover a broad range of topics, plenary sessions, state-of-the-art lectures, interactive sessions, case discussions, workshops, debates and livelier interaction with leaders and experts to encourage exchange of knowledge, experience and best practices for the betterment of Women's Health.

This unique event will offer a superb opportunity for physicians and specialists to attend expert updates and to share best practices and experiences and to network with new and established colleagues, creating and strengthening clinical collaborations.

Your active participation plays a vital role in shaping the future of healthcare, focused on quality, safety, and improving the lives of mothers and babies, especially at the most vulnerable patients.

Beyond the scientific program, you will discover an exciting social program. We also encourage you to take advantage of the opportunity to explore the beautiful city of Tirana as well as other cities of Albania and enjoy our unique culture and attractions.

We are confident that the sessions, discussions, and networking opportunities will offer valuable insights and an enriching experience for all.

Thank you for joining us in this collective effort to improve outcomes for women, mothers, and newborns worldwide.

We look forward to your valuable participation and wish you all a highly productive and inspiring congress!

This is an event not to be missed!

Warm regards,

Prof. Orion Gliozheni

Prof. Orion Gliozheni

Congress President

Dr. Elsa Viora

Dr. Elsa Viora

SIGO President

Organizing Committee

  • President of the Congress: Orion Gliozheni
  • Co-President: Elsa Viora
  • Co-President: Valeria Savasi
  • Co-President: Giussepe D’Amato

Scientific Board

  • Orion Gliozheni
  • Eliona Demalia
  • Alketa Hoxha
  • Vito Trojano
  • Valeria Savasi
  • Giuseppe D’Amato
  • Gianluca Lista
  • Francesco Cavigioli
  • Apostolos Athanasiadis
  • Nicoletta Lacovidou
  • Georgios Rembouskos
  • Rubena Moisiu
  • Enkeleda Prifti
  • Mirela Rista
  • Saimir Cenameri
  • Rozeta Shahinaj
  • Fatjon Balla
  • Elko Gliozheni

International & National Speakers

International Speakers

  • Elsa Viora (IT) — President of SIGO
  • Vito Trojano (IT) — Past President of SIGO
  • Sambit Mukhopadhyay (UK) — President of EBCOG
  • Frank Lowen (DE) — President of FIGO
  • Apostolos Athanasiadis (GR) — President Elect of EAPM
  • Valeria Savasi (IT)
  • Apostolos Mamopoulos (GR)
  • George Daskalakis (GR)
  • Igor Samardjiski (MK)
  • Mattia Gentile (IT)
  • Nicola Colacurci (IT)
  • Stefano Bettochi (IT)
  • Luca Gianaroli (IT)
  • Giuseppe Trojano (IT)
  • Ettore Cicinelli (IT)
  • Raffaele Tinelli (IT)
  • Bernard Fioretti (IT)
  • Giuseppe D'Amato (IT)
  • Georgios Rembouskos (IT)
  • Daniel Mureșan (RO)
  • Filippo Ubaldi (IT)
  • Antonio La Marca (IT)
  • Antonio D'Amato (IT)
  • Snezana Crnogorac (ME)
  • Ioana Rotar (RO)
  • Stefania Livio (IT)
  • Francesca Meroni (IT)
  • Flavio Vanacore (IT)
  • Gianluca Lista (IT)
  • Francesco Cavigioli (IT)
  • Stefano Faiola (IT)
  • Susanna Bonato (IT)
  • Giulia Pavone (IT)
  • Nicoletta Iacovidou (GR)
  • Edvin Vaso (RO)
  • Fabio Meneghin (IT)
  • Mariano Lanna (IT)
  • Theodora Boutsikou (GR)
  • Selami Sylejmani (KS)
  • Bajram Syla (KS)

National Speakers

  • Orion Gliozheni
  • Eliona Demaliaj
  • Enkeleda Prifti
  • Alketa Hoxha
  • Saimir Cenameri
  • Mirela Rista
  • Elko Gliozheni
  • Donjeta Bali
  • Niketa Kolici
  • Evelina Kreko
  • Gentiana Koroveshi
  • Anila Babameto
  • Rozeta Shahinaj
  • Rubena Moisiu
  • Vlora Ibishi
  • Arben Pepa
  • Arben Haxhihyseni
  • Kreston Kati
  • Blerti Cami
  • Elton Peci
  • Genci Hyska
  • Redi Hoxhallari
  • Florjan Llabani
  • Rezart Ajazi
  • Kastriot Dallaku
  • Rustem Celami
  • Ina Çala
  • Irald Çelaj
  • Xhensila Omeri
  • Majlinda Ikonomi
  • Alma Soxhuku
  • Antoneta Shahu
  • Alda Marku
  • Enxhi Vrapi
  • Jon Cane
  • Lorela Hysi

Congress Objectives

  • Shared solutions to reverse negative birth trends.
  • Overview the recent developments in perinatal and neonatal medicine.
  • Discuss new developments in treating conditions associated with maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality.
  • Discuss the most pressing conditions and the latest updates in gynecology and reproductive medicine.
  • Discuss therapeutic controversies and implications for clinical practice.
  • Identify the importance of a preventive approach in minimizing medical complications and optimizing outcomes.

Topics

The scientific program will cover many topics including:

  • Pregnancy complications
  • Fetal and maternal medicine
  • Genetic disorders
  • Multiple pregnancies
  • Abortion care
  • Labor and delivery management
  • Postpartum hemorrhage
  • Pre-term labor
  • Infections in pregnancy
  • Puerperal sepsis
  • Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology
  • Neonatal intensive care
  • Obstetric anesthesia
  • Uterine fibroids
  • Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
  • Minimally invasive gynecologic surgery
  • Bleeding, endometrial and myometrial pathology
  • Urogynecology and acute gynecology
  • Fertility workup, ART and fertility preservation
  • Adolescent gynecology
  • Menopause and aging
  • Family planning
  • And more…

Target Audience

  • Obstetricians & Gynecologists
  • Neonatologists
  • Anesthesiologists and intensive care specialists
  • Reproductive specialists
  • Geneticists
  • Family physicians
  • General practitioners
  • Medical residents
  • Nurses and midwives
  • Healthcare professionals
  • Pharmacists

Why Register for the Congress?

Discover the value of attending and make the most of this exceptional scientific event:

  • Very interesting scientific program: Hear from leading clinicians and researchers in the world during a 3-day, multiple-stream program.
  • Networking: Connect with old friends, new contacts, faculty and industry partners face to face during sessions, breaks and social events over 3 days.
  • Benefit from discounts: Reduced registration fees available until March 28th.
  • CME: Obtain certificate of attendance and earn CME credits for sessions watched live.
  • Innovations: Keep up-to-date with the latest industry developments with scan demonstrations, symposia and networking with industry partners.
Congress Program – AFGO 2026

AFGO · Scientific Programme

Congress Program

Shaping the Future through Innovation and Impact in Gynecology, Obstetrics & Neonatal Care

17, 18 & 19 April 2026  ·  Hilton Garden Inn Tirana

Friday 17 April Saturday 18 April Sunday 19 April
Friday
17 April 2026

Pre-Congress Courses  ·  09:00 – 13:30

Limited Seats Hall "Apollonia"
1 - Ultrasound in Pregnancy
Giulia Pavone · Stefano Faiola · Susanna Bonato
  • 09:00 – 10:00
    First Trimester Ultrasound Screening
    Susanna Bonato
  • 10:00 – 11:00
    Second Trimester Ultrasound Screening
    Stefano Faiola
  • 11:00 – 12:00
    Third Trimester Ultrasound Screening
    Giulia Pavone
  • 12:00 – 13:00
    Live Ultrasound Scan Demonstration
  • 13:00 – 13:30
    Discussions
Limited Seats Hall "Ismail Qemali"
2 – Postpartum Hemorrhage: Prevention & Treatment
Stefania Livio · Francesca Meroni · Flavio Vanacore
  • 09:00 – 10:00
    Prevention of PPH
    Stefania Livio
  • 10:00 – 11:00
    Medical Treatment of PPH
    Francesca Meroni
  • 11:00 – 12:00
    Surgical Treatment of PPH
    Flavio Vanacore
  • 12:00 – 13:00
    Uterine Haemostatic Tamponade: Rapid and Effective Control of Uterine PPH
    Edvin Vaso
  • 13:00 – 13:30
    Discussions
Limited Seats Hall "Pajtim Selmani"
3 – Neonatology: Pulmonary Ultrasound and its Importance in NICU Infants
Gianluca Lista · Francesco Cavigioli · Alketa Hoxha
  • 09:00 – 10:00
    Principles of Pulmonary Ultrasound
    Gianluca Lista
  • 10:00 – 11:00
    Characteristics of Pulmonary Ultrasound According to Different Diagnoses
    Fabio Meneghin
  • 11:00 – 13:00
    Practical Course with Babies in the NICU
    Gianluca Lista
  • 13:00 – 13:30
    Discussions

Main Programme  ·  Hall Butrinti

Participant Registration  ·  Hall Butrinti 12:00 – 14:00
Opening Ceremony  ·  Hall Butrinti
  • 14:30 – 15:00
    Opening Ceremony
    Evis Sala (Minister of Health)  ·  Vito Trojano (Past-President SIGO)  ·  Xheladin Draçini (Rector UMT)  ·  Orion Gliozheni (AFGO President)
  • 15:00 – 15:30
    Presentation of the "PRISMA / MATHERNA" Project
    Marco Alberti (Ambassador, Republic of Italy)  ·  Letizia Fischioni (Acting Head of AICS)  ·  Maria Grazia Colombo (General Director, FBF-Sacco Milan)
Session 1  ·  Hall Butrinti
Moderators: Orion Gliozheni · Vito Trojano · Valeria Savasi · Gianluca Lista
  • 15:30 – 16:00
    Legal Risks in Obstetrics & Gynecology
    Vito Trojano
  • 16:00 – 16:30
    The World Fertility Crisis and Technonatalism
    Luca Gianaroli
  • 16:30 – 16:50
    The Elective Egg Freezing Strategy in the Light of Fertility Preservation
    Giuseppe D'Amato
  • 16:50 – 17:10
    Umbilical Cord Management in Term and Preterm Infants – Clinical Practice Update
    Gianluca Lista
  • 17:10 – 17:30
    Critical Aspects of Modern ART for Enhancing Effectiveness and Efficiency
    Filippo Ubaldi
  • 17:30 – 17:50
    Uterine Fibroids: New Tools for Conservative Treatment
    Antonio La Marca
  • 17:50 – 18:10
    Surveillance and In-Utero Treatment of the Complicated Fetus
    Mariano Lanna
  • 18:10 – 18:30
    Discussions
Saturday
18 April 2026

Hall Butrinti  ·  Obstetrics

Session 2  ·  Obstetrics
Moderators: Rubena Moisiu · Elsa Viora · Apostolos Athanasiadis
  • 08:30 – 08:50
    Early Diagnosis of Ectopic Pregnancy
    Selami Sylejmani
  • 08:50 – 09:10
    Counseling Before Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT)
    Elsa Viora
  • 09:10 – 09:30
    Diagnosis and Management of Preterm Prelabor Rupture of Membranes (PPROM)
    Apostolos Athanasiadis
  • 09:30 – 09:50
    Pregnancies from Homologous and Heterologous ART: Outcomes and Complications
    Valeria Savasi
  • 09:50 – 10:10
    Vaginal birth after Cesarean: issues and management
    Apostolos Mamopoulos
  • 10:10 – 10:30
    From Pilot Project to Public Health Implementation: Genomic Screening as an Opportunity for All Newborns
    Mattia Gentile
  • 10:30 – 11:00
    Discussions
  • 11:00 – 11:30
    Coffee Break
Session 3  ·  Obstetrics
Moderators: Mirela Rista · George Daskalakis · Daniel Muresan
  • 11:30 – 11:50
    Optimizing First-trimester Risk Assessment: the strategic Role of Referral Centers
    Georgios Rembouskos
  • 11:50 – 12:10
    One step conservative surgical management of placenta percreta
    George Daskalakis
  • 12:10 – 12:30
    What Are the Real Possibilities and Limits of Non-Invasive Prenatal Diagnosis?
    Daniel Muresan
  • 12:30 – 12:50
    Extraperitoneal Caesarean in Patients with VP-Shunted Hydrocephalus
    Igor Samardjiski
  • 12:50 – 13:10
    The Impact of GLP-1 Agonists on Reproductive Health
    Ioanna Rotar
  • 13:10 – 13:30
    Discussions
  • 13:30 – 14:30
    Lunch at Hall "Apollonia"
Session 4  ·  Gynecology & Reproductive Medicine
Moderators: Eliona Demaliaj · Sambit Mukhopadhyay · Ettore Cicinelli
  • 14:30 – 14:50
    Maternal Lifestyle and Reproductive Outcomes
    Nicola Colacurci
  • 14:50 – 15:10
    Update in Office Hysteroscopy
    Stefano Bettocchi
  • 15:10 – 15:30
    Chronic Endometritis and Reproduction: Review of Evidence, Diagnosis and Treatment
    Ettore Cicinelli
  • 15:30 – 15:50
    Fertility-Sparing Treatment in Patients with Endometrial Carcinoma
    Giuseppe Trojano
  • 15:50 – 16:10
    Hysterectomy for Benign Disease – Which Route?
    Sambit Mukhopadhyay
  • 16:10 – 16:30
    Advances in Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping for Endometrial Cancer
    Raffaele Tinelli
  • 16:30 – 16:50
    Evidence-Based Guidelines for the Assessment and Management of PCOS
    Orion Gliozheni
  • 16:50 – 17:10
    Role of Sympathetic and Sensory Innervation in the Pathophysiology of PCOS
    Bernard Fioretti
  • 17:10 – 17:30
    Impact of Endometrial Pattern on Reproductive Outcomes in Donor-Oocyte IVF Cycles
    Antonio D'Amato
  • 17:30 – 18:00
    Discussions

Hall Pajtim Selmani  ·  Neonatology (Parallel)

Session A
Alketa Hoxha · Francesco Cavigioli · Fabio Meneghin
  • 08:30 – 08:50
    Non-Invasive Respiratory Support from Delivery Room to NICU for Premature Newborns (Part 1)
    Francesco Cavigioli
  • 08:50 – 09:10
    Non-Invasive Respiratory Support from Delivery Room to NICU for Premature Newborns (Part 2)
    Francesco Cavigioli
  • 09:10 – 09:30
    The Importance of Metabolic Screening and Genetic Examination in Newborns
    Anila Babameto
  • 09:30 – 09:50
    Premature IUGR Infants: Short- and Long-Term Complications and Post-Discharge Follow-Up
    Theodora Boutsikou
  • 09:50 – 10:10
    Is Oxygen a Lifesaver or a "Killer" for Newborns?
    Alketa Hoxha
  • 10:10 – 10:30
    Anaemia of Prematurity: Clinical Approach and Management
    Donjeta Bali
  • 10:30 – 11:00
    Discussions
  • 11:00 – 11:30
    Coffee Break
Session B
Alketa Hoxha · Francesco Cavigioli · Fabio Meneghin
  • 11:30 – 11:50
    Neonatal Hypoventilation Syndrome: Rare Causes of a Common Syndrome
    Niketa Kolici
  • 11:50 – 12:10
    Genetic Syndromes in Newborns – Case Report
    Evelina Kreko
  • 12:10 – 12:30
    Improving Health Staff Knowledge and Its Impact on Neonatal Mortality: 5-Year Experience from SUOGJ "Queen Geraldine"
    Gentiana Koroveshi
  • 12:30 – 13:30
    Discussions
  • 13:30 – 14:30
    Lunch at Hall "Apollonia"
Session C
Gentiana Koroveshi · Nicoletta Lacovidou · Rozeta Soku
  • 14:30 – 15:00
    Physiology of the Transition from Intrauterine to Extrauterine Life and the Changes that Occur
    Nikoletta Iakovidou
  • 15:00 – 15:30
    Principles of Infant Resuscitation – 2025 Update
    Nikoletta Iakovidou
  • 15:30 – 16:00
    Practical Resuscitation with Mannequins and Clinical-Theoretical Scenarios
    Nikoletta Iakovidou
  • 16:00 – 16:30
    Workshop
    Nikoletta Iakovidou, Rozeta Sokou, Styliani Paliatsiou, Alma Sulaj, Paraskevi Volaki
  • 16:00 – 16:30
    Discussions
Sunday
19 April 2026

Hall Butrinti  ·  Obstetrics & Gynecology

Session 5  ·  Hall Butrinti
Moderators: Snezana Crnogorac · Igor Samardjiski · Saimir Cenameri
  • 08:30 – 08:50
    Conservative Management of Placenta Accreta Spectrum
    Saimir Cenameri
  • 08:50 – 09:10
    Artificial Intelligence in Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Eliona Demaliaj
  • 09:10 – 09:30
    Vaginal Breech Delivery
    Frank Lowen
  • 09:30 – 09:50
    Pregnancy after Malignant Disease
    Snezana Crnogorac
  • 09:50 – 10:10
    Fetal Growth Restriction in Preeclampsia: Impact on Perinatal Outcomes
    Rozeta Shahinaj
  • 10:10 – 10:30
    Caesarean Scar Pregnancy – Early Diagnosis and Counseling
    Bajram Syla
  • 10:30 – 10:50
    Vejnovic Modification for Caesarean Delivery – Romanian Experience
    Cristian Furau
  • 10:50 – 11:10
    Discussions
  • 11:10 – 11:30
    Coffee Break
Session 6  ·  Gynecology  ·  Hall Butrinti
Moderators: Enkeleda Prifti · Arben Pepa · Elko Gliozheni
  • 11:30 – 11:50
    Screening, Early Detection and Diagnostic Strategies for Cervical Cancer in Albania
    Enkeleda Prifti
  • 11:50 – 12:10
    Revisiting Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Neurogenic Perspective
    Elko Gliozheni
  • 12:10 – 12:30
    HPV Infection and Infertility
    Mirela Rista
  • 12:30 – 12:50
    Challenges in Endometrial Receptivity and the Clinical Advantages of IVF Cycle Segmentation
    Kreston Kati
  • 12:50 – 13:10
    PGT-A: Impact on Clinical Outcomes or Advanced Embryo Selection Strategy?
    Emi Gliozheni
  • 13:10 – 13:25
    New Challenges in ART Treatment
    Blerti Cami
  • 13:25 – 13:40
    Evaluation of Infertility and different IVF protocols
    Irald Çelaj
  • 13:40 – 14:00
    Discussions
Session 7  ·  Parallel  ·  Hall Pajtim Selmani
Moderators: Rozeta Shahinaj · Vlora Ibishi · Bajram Syla
  • 11:30 – 11:45
    Effect of Combining Spinal Analgesia with Fentanyl–Bupivacaine and Adding Morphine on the Duration of Labour Analgesia
    Genci Hyska
  • 11:45 – 12:00
    Etiological Analysis of Abnormal Uterine Bleeding by PALM–COEIN Classification at a Tertiary Hospital: Diagnosis and Treatment
    Redi Hoxhallari
  • 12:00 – 12:15
    Concurrent Uteropexy with Tension-Free Vaginal Tape versus TVT alone in the management of pelvic organ prolapse and stress urinary incontinence
    Arben Haxhihyseni
  • 12:15 – 12:30
    Ultrasound in Urogynecology: Clinical Use
    Florjan Llabani
  • 12:30 – 12:45
    Midtrimester Abortion and Emergency Cerclage
    Rezart Ajazi
  • 12:45 – 13:00
    Intrauterine Balloon Tamponade in Severe Postpartum Haemorrhage
    Kastriot Dallaku
  • 13:00 – 13:15
    Lowering length of hospital stay as improvement of hospital efficiency and patient recovery for benign gynecological surgeries
    Rustem Celami
  • 13:15 – 13:30
    Five-Year Experience with Medical Abortion at the University Clinic for Gynecology and Obstetrics, Skopje, North Macedonia
    Jadranka Georgievska
  • 13:30 – 14:00
    Discussions
Assembly Meeting  ·  14:00 – 14:30 Coffee Break  ·  14:30 – 15:00
Session 8  ·  Hall Butrinti
Moderators: Rozeta Shahinaj · Arben Haxhihyseni · Selami Sylejmani
  • 15:00 – 15:15
    Influence of Paternal Age and Sperm Parameters on Blastulation and Embryo Euploidy Rates in IVF Cycles with PGT-A
    Ina Çala
  • 15:15 – 15:30
    Effect of Pre-Pregnancy BMI and Gestational Weight Gain on Obstetric Outcomes in Primigravid Women
    Irald Çelaj
  • 15:30 – 15:45
    Effects of Subchorionic Haematoma on Pregnancy Outcome in Patients with Threatened Abortion
    Xhensila Omeri
  • 15:45 – 16:00
    Molecular Classification of Endometrial Carcinoma
    Majlinda Ikonomi
  • 16:00 – 16:15
    Ovarian Apoplexy Complicated by Haemoperitoneum in a Patient with Glanzmann Thromboasthenia (Case Report)
    Alma Soxhuku
  • 16:15 – 16:30
    Neuroendocrine Factors in PCOS: Central Mechanisms and New Therapeutic Targets
    Antoneta Shahu
  • 16:30 – 16:45
    Hyperprolactinaemia and Infertility
    Alda Marku
  • 16:45 – 17:00
    Feasibility of Office-Based Hysteroscopy: A Case Series
    Enxhi Vrapi
  • 17:00 – 17:15
    Surgery in Placenta Accreta Spectrum: A 5-Year Retrospective Study
    Jon Cane
  • 17:15 – 17:30
    Ultrasonographic Assessment of the Pelvic Floor: Correlation with Clinical Examination and Prognostic Significance in POP and SUI
    Lorela Hysi
  • 17:30 – 18:00
    Discussions
  • 18:00 – 18:30
    Closing Remarks & Conference Evaluation

E-Posters

Poster 1
Fertility Outcome after Extensive Myomectomy in a Nulliparous Patient with Multiple Uterine Leiomyomas (Case Report)
Romir Kadriu
Poster 2
Analysis of Serum Anti-Müllerian Hormone in Different Age Groups: A Retrospective Analysis
Ana Kocevska
Poster 3
Adnexal Masses in Pregnancy: Case Report and Literature Review
Nagip Rufati
Poster 4
Uterine Rupture: A Rare Case Report from a Secondary Care Centre in North Macedonia
Arta Islami Zulfiu
Poster 5
Frequency, Causes and Mode of Delivery of Low-Birth-Weight Babies
Nurxhan Ajeti
Poster 6
Labial Fusion in Adolescence: A Rare Finding of Congenital Hypopituitarism (Case Report)
Bleta Domi
Poster 7
Acute Abdominal Pain and Torsion of a Paraovarian Cyst in a 13-Year-Old Girl (Case Report)
Maja Georgievska

General Information

Hilton Garden Inn Tirana

Venue: Hotel Hilton Garden Inn, Tirana

Address: Bulevardi Gjergj Fishta No 146, 1001, Tirana

Coffee Breaks and Lunch:
Refreshments and lunch will be offered in accordance with the breaks indicated on the Agenda.

Internet:
Free internet will be available in the exhibition area during the congress.

Mobile phones:
Participants are kindly requested to keep their mobile phones in silent mode in the congress hall.

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Pre-Congress Courses

Friday, 17 April | 09:00 – 13:30

Limited Seats Available

1 – First and Third Trimester Ultrasound: Tips and Tricks

Moderators: Giulia Pavone, Stefano Faiola, Susanna Bonato

  • 09:00 – 10:00
    First Trimester Ultrasound Screening Stefano Faiola
  • 10:00 – 11:00
    Second Trimester Ultrasound Screening Susanna Bonato
  • 11:00 – 12:00
    Third Trimester Ultrasound Screening Giulia Pavone
  • 12:00 – 13:00
    Live ultrasound scan demonstrations
  • 13:00 – 13:30
    Discussions
Limited Seats Available

2 – Postpartum Hemorrhage: Prevention and Treatment (Medical and Surgical Management)

Moderators: Stefania Livio, Francesca Meroni, Flavio Vanacore

  • 09:00 – 10:00
    Postpartum Hemorrhage Stefania Livio
  • 10:00 – 11:00
    Postpartum Hemorrhage Francesca Meroni
  • 11:00 – 12:00
    Postpartum Hemorrhage Flavio Vanacore
  • 12:00 – 13:00
    Uterine Haemostatic Tamponade: Rapid and Effective Control of Uterine PPH Edvin Vaso
  • 13:00 – 13:30
    Discussions
Limited Seats Available

3 – Neonatology: Pulmonary ultrasound and its importance in infants in the NICU

Moderators: Gianluca Lista, Francesco Cavigioli, Alketa Hoxha

  • 09:00 – 10:00
    Principles of pulmonary ultrasound Gianluca Lista
  • 10:00 – 11:00
    Characteristics of pulmonary ultrasound according to different diagnoses Fabio Meneghin
  • 11:00 – 13:30
    Practical course with babies in the NICU Gianluca Lista

Session Types

The scientific program will include a mixture of sessions:

  • Keynote lectures – Individual talks from leading speakers from the Obstetricians, Gynecologists, Neonatologists and related fields.
  • Pre-Congress Courses – Three in-depth courses led by experts in their field.
  • Workshops – Interactive sessions offering a mix of talks, discussions and debate from leading ultrasound experts.
  • Oral communication & presentation sessions – Fast-paced sessions showcasing the highest quality submitted abstracts.
  • Scan demonstrations – Live ultrasound demonstrations to observe how experts perform and interpret scans.

Attention: Registration for Pre-Congress Courses on Friday 17 April is combined with Congress registration.

The congress is currently in the accreditation process by ASCK for a total of 18 credits. The number of credits correlates with the duration of your attendance at the event.

Program, speakers and CME details will be published in the Abstract Book.

Congress Gala Dinner

The Congress Gala Dinner is the main social event of the AFGO International Congress. Attendees will enjoy an evening of networking, food, drinks, and live entertainment.

The 2026 Congress party will take place at STELA RESORT, a well-established venue in Tirana, featuring indoor space and an outdoor terrace for networking and dancing.

Important: The Congress party is not included in the main Congress registration fee. Please purchase a Congress party ticket separately. Capacity is limited, so early booking is recommended.

Date: 18 April 2026
Time: 20:00 - 01:00
Price: 50 Euro (includes entry, food, drinks, and entertainment)
Location: Autostrada Tiranë - Durrës, km 7, Tiranë 1000
Phone: +355 67 203 3309

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