Kosova College of Surgeons (KCS)

Today, Prof. Latifi,  Founding President of the KCS, presented "Surgical Delay Increases Hospital Mortality in Emergency General Surgery: A 10-Year Study of 6.8 Million Patients" at the annual meeting of the European Surgical Association in Geneva, Switzerland heal May 1-3, 2025.

KCS is proud to present the 2024 Annual Report, which includes all the activities of the College over the past year. We sincerely thank all our members, collaborating organizations, sponsors, and other donors, whose support has enabled us to conclude a highly successful year.

📢We are pleased to announce the publication of Kosova Journal of Surgery, Vol. 8, Issue 2, featuring an extraordinary selection of articles, reviews, and case reports covering advancements in multiple surgical fields: kosovajournalofsurgery.net/kosova-journal…

BULLETIN OF THE KCS – VOLUME III, ISSUE 3 We are pleased to publish the latest issue of the Bulletin, which contains information about the most significant activities of the College that took place during the July-September 2024 period: koscs.org/en/the-bulleti…

We're thrilled to share the "BOOK OF THE IV CLINICAL CONGRESS AND ABSTRACTS" which includes: Main facts about the Congress; Comprehensive scientific program; 24 new Honorary Fellows of the KCS; 33 Named Lectures; Awards of the Fourth Clinical Congress: koscs.org/en/fourth-clin…

Excited to announce The Professor Rao Ivatury Trauma Symposium on Sept 26, 2024, at Klan Arena, a key event at the 4th Clinical Congress of KCS, in honor of the legacy of the renowned Prof. Ivatury: koscs.org/en/the-profess…

We are pleased to publish the latest issue of the Bulletin, which contains information on the most important activities of the College that took place during the period from April to June 2024 & about the upcoming Fourth Clinical Congress: koscs.org/en/the-bulleti…

We present Dr. Bedri Ramadani as a Guest Speaker for the first time at our Clinical Congress. He is the Deputy Director of the Cardiac Surgery Clinic, University Clinic in Düsseldorf, Germany, and in charge of the heart transplant program: koscs.org/en/bedri-ramad…

We present our next International Guest Speaker at the Fourth Clinical Congress: Prof. Carlo Castoro, Professor of Surgery and Director of the Upper GI Surgery Unit, Humanitas Research Hospital, Milan, Italy. koscs.org/en/carlo-casto…

We are pleased to welcome Dr. Demetrius Litwin, Honorary Fellow of the KCS, Harry M. Haidak Distinguished Professor and Chair, internationally recognized authority for endoscopic or minimally invasive surgery, once again as a Speaker at our Congress: koscs.org/en/dr-demetriu…

𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟. 𝐃𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐇𝐚𝐡𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐫 - International Guest Speaker at the Fourth Clinical Congress, Head of Coloproctology Surgery (University Hospital, Lausanne), interested in minimally invasive treatment of IBD, rectal cancer, robotic surgery. koscs.org/en/prof-dieter…

The KCS welcomes Dr. Alberto R. Ferreres, also an Honorary Fellow of the KCS, as an International Guest Speaker at the 4th Clinical Congress! More:koscs.org/en/dr-alberto-…

We are thrilled to begin the presentation of the International Guest Speakers who will enhance our Fourth Clinical Congress with: 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟. 𝐃𝐫. 𝐅𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐚, 𝐅𝐀𝐔𝐒𝐓𝐎 𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐀. 𝐌.𝐃, 𝐏𝐡𝐃, 𝐅𝐑𝐂𝐒 koscs.org/en/fausto-cate… Join us!

Kosova College of Surgeons held a virtual meeting to initiate the establishment of its U.S. Chapter, discussing achievements, future plans, and forming a founding group to draft Chapters’ bylaws.

🎉ANOTHER REMARKABLE ACHIEVEMENT HAS BEEN REACHED BY THE KCS 🎉 KCS completed another successful course in ATLS, certifying 7 participants this time, bringing the total to 23 Kosovar doctors certified in ATLS, and 4 Kosovar instructors. #KCS #ATLS #MedicalTraining #SavingLives

Representatives of the KCS were welcomed on a working visit to the parliament of Austria, opening new doors for cooperation, following the detailed presentation of KCS President of the work of KCS and the ambitious plans for the next 10 years to improve the Surgery in Kosova.

We are thrilled to unveil the latest edition of the Bulletin of the KCS for the year. Presenting Vol. 3, Issue 1, this publication encapsulates the activities of the Kosova College of Surgeons during the period from January to March 2024: koscs.org/en/the-bulleti…

Great news! KCS President, Prof. Dr. Rifat Latifi, becomes a member of the European Surgical Association, symbolizing a significant accomplishment that highlights his exceptional contributions to the realms of international surgery and leadership.

📚🔬Exciting news! Kosova Journal of Surgery, as a joint publication of KCS & University of Pristina, published online the first 7 articles of Volume 8, Issue 1: kosovajournalofsurgery.net/volume-8-issue… Stay tuned for the full upcoming issue!

📢 Fourth Clinical Congress - Abstract Submission Deadline 🔔 📅 The deadline for submitting Abstracts is: June 1, 2024. Instructions for sending abstracts: lnkd.in/daCWKCAc Meanwhile, you can send the abstract through our website: lnkd.in/dPE_kAip