On February 20, 2025, the Balkan Anesthesia Platform (BAP) will hold its fourth webinar, “ERAS Protocols in Modern Perioperative Care.” This online event will focus on the latest advancements and applications of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols across various surgical specialties, highlighting innovations in preoperative fasting, anesthesia techniques, and postoperative recovery strategies.

The session will begin with an opening speech from Prof. Dr. Meral Kanbak (Turkey). The discussion will be chaired by Prof. Dr. Jasmina Smajić (Bosnia & Herzegovina) and Prof. Dr. Mirjana Schoscholcheva (North Macedonia).

Key Presentations Include:

• Asst. Prof. Nermina Rizvanović (Bosnia & Herzegovina) on the paradigm shift in preoperative fasting and carbohydrate loading.
• Asst. Prof. Ivan Velickovic (USA) discussing enhanced recovery strategies in obstetric and gynecological surgery.
• Prof. Rudin Domi (Albania) on the implementation of ERAS protocols in neurosurgery.
• Asst. Prof. Peter Poredoš (Slovenia) exploring the benefits of regional anesthesia in ERAS protocols.
• Prof. Neslihan Alkış (Turkey) sharing insights on ERAS experiences in Turkey and strategies for dissemination.

The webinar will take place at 20:00 Turkey Time / 18:00 CET, and participants can join via bap.exemedia.net.

This event aims to enhance knowledge-sharing among anesthesiologists, surgeons, and perioperative care professionals, offering practical insights into optimizing patient recovery, reducing complications, and improving surgical outcomes.