Key Highlights of the Event:

1. Notable Contributions from ESOT Speakers and Close Collaboration:
   • The congress proudly featured significant participation from ESOT experts, highlighting the strong collaboration between Romtransplant and ESOT.
   • Gabriel Oniscu, President of ESOT, opened with the impactful State of the Art Conference “General ESOT Presentation: ‘What’s in it for you'”, showcasing the benefits and opportunities ESOT offers to its members and emphasizing the importance of continuous development in transplantation.
   • Chloë Ballesté (Barcelona, Spain) delivered essential training on donation after circulatory death (DCD), illustrating Spain’s leading position in organ donation since 1998.
   • Frank Dor (Rotterdam, Netherlands) shared insights on kidney donation in living donor programs, underlining how these initiatives enhance transplant success and patient quality of life.
   • Jelena Stojanovic (London, UK) provided a compelling presentation on improving renal transplant outcomes in children with end-stage renal disease, addressing the unique challenges faced by this vulnerable group.
   • Umberto Cillo (Padova, Italy) discussed the role of liver transplantation in oncology, presenting cases that extend beyond traditional criteria such as hepatocellular carcinoma, colorectal metastases, and cholangiocarcinoma.
   • Luciano Potena (Bologna, Italy) highlighted essential criteria for cardiac transplant assessments, focusing on innovative diagnostic and patient management approaches.
   • Xavier Charmetant (Lyon, France) shared groundbreaking insights into graft rejection immunology, suggesting novel strategies for prevention and treatment.
   • Ekaterine Berishvili (Geneva, Switzerland) explored the future of organ transplantation with organ cell therapy, presenting transformative potential in the field.
2. Cardiac Transplantation and Leadership by Prof. Horațiu Moldovan:
   • Horațiu Moldovan, President of Romtransplant, played a pivotal role in chairing key cardiac transplantation sessions. Discussions included topics such as innovations in myocardial protection and advances in cardiac transplantation techniques, fostering an in-depth understanding of current challenges and opportunities in the field.
3. Renal Transplantation and Coordination Sessions:
   • The congress featured robust sessions on renal transplantation, including case studies and long-term patient management strategies. Notably, the coordination session highlighted the evolving practices in organ procurement and transplant logistics, emphasizing multidisciplinary cooperation for optimal outcomes.
4. Sessions Overview:
   • The sessions covered a wide array of topics in transplantation, with a strong focus on multidisciplinary collaboration involving specialties such as Cardiovascular Surgery, General Surgery, Pediatrics, Hepatology – Gastroenterology, Anesthesia, Radiology, Nephrology, Urology, Hematology
5. State-of-the-Art Conferences:
   • Captivating lectures, including “Intestinal and Multivisceral Transplantation: Surgical Perspectives” by Hector Vilca-Melendez (Birmingham, UK), provided advanced surgical approaches and insights into complex post-transplant challenges.
6. Industry Symposia:
   • Key symposia from Boston Scientific, Getinge, and Astellas underscored the latest technological advancements and best practices for long-term transplant management.
7. Participation of Multidisciplinary Teams:
   • Contributions from experienced teams, particularly the Fundeni Clinical Institute led by Academician Prof. Dr. Irinel Popescu, showcased 25+ years of experience and stimulated discussions on current achievements and ongoing challenges.