Samad Rikhtehgar Ghiasi

Faculty Member of Tabriz University of Medical Sciences

Description of the Conference Holding, Management and Structure

Conference held by the Confederation of European Otorhinolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery (ORL-HNS) for five days from 7-11 June, 2015  in the city of Prague, Czech Republic.

The congress was the largest and the most prestigious conference ever held in Europe. It held in 20 hall simultaneously including round table, live surgery, panel discussion and instruction course. The implementation of the congress, with participation of 4000 people from around the world, was at a very high level.

Description of the Journey, Getting Visa, Entry into the Country of Destination, Accommodation and Access

The Confederation of Iranian Otorhinolaryngology took Schengen visa from the embassy of Poland. We arrived in Warsaw (Poland) from Istanbul by air and through the ground into Prague, Czech Republic. Return was through Istanbul airway to Tabriz. During this time, we were staying at hotel while our access accomplished by bus.

Illustrating the Constitution of the Congress Regarding New Content

Lectures and training courses on ENT advances and novelties embraced in all subgroups. Live surgery, introducing new surgical technologies performed in most fields. Diverse medical and surgical supplies introduced inside two enormous conference hall.

Illustrating Meetings with Academics Present at the Conference and Providing Details

Meeting with world-renowned surgeons on ear surgery including Dr. Mafat from Cambridge University, Dr. Maria Sena from Italy, Dr. Dennis Poo from United States; On Reconstructive Surgery including Dr. Palma from Italy, Dr. Trinnite from Netherland, Dr. Apaydin from Turkey, Dr. Saleh from England; and Finally on Sinus Surgery Dr. Stamberger from Austria and Dr. Castanova from Italy.

Report on Visiting City Attractions, Scientific Centers and Travel Experiences

Visiting the old centers in cities of Prague and Warsaw.

Comments and Suggestions

Regular participation of colleagues in leading conferences.

Provision of new diagnostic and surgical equipment.

Provision of Da Vinci surgical robot.