Programme
28th National Conference of Oncogynaecology · 2026
By day
Scientific programme
10:00 – 20:00
Registration
16:00 – 17:00
Poster session
17:00 – 18:00
Discussion panel
Moderator: Assoc. Prof. I. Karagyozov
“School of Oncological Gynaecology for young obstetrician-gynaecologists — everything about premalignant lesions of the vagina and vulva”
Moderators: Assoc. Prof. I. Karagyozov, Prof. St. Kovachev
18:00 – 18:30
Colposcopic diagnosis and contemporary treatment of vaginal intraepithelial neoplasia (VaIN).
Assoc. Prof. I. Karagyozov, Vita Hospital, MU-Pleven
18:30 – 19:00
Episcopic diagnosis and contemporary treatment of vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia (VIN). Updated classification of preinvasive vulvar lesions.
Prof. St. Kovachev, SBALO, Sofia
19:00 – 19:30
Contemporary histological diagnosis of premalignant conditions and cancer of the vagina and vulva.
Assoc. Prof. V. Ivanova, MU-Sofia
20:00
Welcome cocktail
Session I
“School of Oncological Gynaecology for young obstetrician-gynaecologists — everything about malignant diseases of the vagina and vulva”
Moderators: Acad. G. Gorchev, Assoc. Prof. I. Karagyozov
08:30 – 08:50
Malignant tumours of the vagina – epidemiology, staging and contemporary treatment strategies.
Prof. St. Kovachev, SBALO-Sofia
08:50 – 09:10
Malignant tumours of the vulva – epidemiology, staging and contemporary treatment strategies.
Prof. Y. Kornovski, MU-Varna
09:10 – 09:30
Imaging diagnosis of malignant tumours of the vagina and vulva.
Prof. G. Kirova, Dr R. Radeva, University Hospital Acibadem-City Clinic, Sofia
09:30 – 09:50
Sentinel lymph node biopsy in malignant tumours of the vulva.
Assoc. Prof. Ch. Tsvetkov, MU-Pleven
09:50 – 10:10
Is there a place for minimally invasive and robotic surgery in the operative treatment of malignant tumours of the vagina and vulva.
Acad. G. Gorchev, MU-Pleven
10:10 – 10:30
Coffee break
Moderators: Corr. Mem. Prof. Sl. Tomov, Assoc. Prof. Ch. Tsvetkov
10:30 – 10:50
Principles of the surgical treatment of malignant tumours of the vagina.
Assoc. Prof. I. Karagyozov, Vita Hospital, MU-Pleven
10:50 – 11:10
Principles of the contemporary surgical treatment of malignant tumours of the vulva.
Assoc. Prof. Ch. Tsvetkov, MU-Pleven
11:10 – 12:00
Video session – approaches and operative techniques in malignant tumours of the vagina and vulva
Laparoscopic and robotic surgery. Corr. Mem. Prof. Sl. Tomov, MU-Pleven
Classical surgery. Acad. G. Gorchev, MU-Pleven
Discussion
Classical surgery. Acad. G. Gorchev, MU-Pleven
Discussion
12:00 – 12:20
Non-surgical treatment of malignant tumours of the vagina and vulva.
Dr A. Kontilev, University Hospital Acibadem-City Clinic, Sofia
12:20 – 13:00
Discussion
13:00 – 14:00
Lunch break
Session II
Diagnostic and therapeutic panel
Moderators: Prof. T. Totev, Dr Sv. Slavov
14:00 Board of BAOG
14:00 – 14:20
Radiotherapy in gynaecological oncology. Pride and prejudice.
Dr N. Nedev, University Hospital Acibadem-City Clinic, Sofia
14:20 – 14:30
Contemporary therapeutic approach in vaginal carcinoma. A clinical case.
Dr B. Sotirov, Dr A. Kontilev, Clinic of Medical Oncology, University Hospital Acibadem-City Clinic, Tokuda Hospital, Sofia
14:30 – 14:40
Clinical experience in the surgical treatment of patients with vulvar cancer at University Hospital Acibadem-City Clinic.
Dr V. Stoyanova, Assoc. Prof. L. Tanchev, Clinic of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University Hospital Acibadem-City Clinic, Tokuda Hospital, Sofia
14:40 – 14:50
Individualising adjuvant radiotherapy in vulvar carcinoma: analysis of radiation dose, volumes and the use of concurrent chemotherapy in real clinical practice.
Dr B. Genova, Dr E. Manova, Dr G. Radeva, Dr K. Kunin, Prof. I. Mihaylova, Clinic of Radiotherapy, University Hospital of Oncology, Sofia
14:50 – 15:00
From dysbiosis to carcinoma: what does Femoflor 2nd add to HPV screening?
E. Todorova, PhD, GENICA
15:00 – 16:00
Roche Symposium. In partnership for improved healthcare
Integrated diagnostic solutions from Roche and a commitment to women’s health. Prof. A. Nikolov, MU-Sofia
Optimised approaches in cervical cancer screening. Assoc. Prof. I. Karagyozov, Vita Hospital, MU-Pleven
CINtec® PLUS dual-stain cytology (p16/Ki67) as a triage option for HPV-positive screening results — global guidance and real-world cases. Assoc. Prof. S. Bachurska, University Hospital Acibadem-City Clinic, Tokuda Hospital, Sofia
Genomic complexity: the role of FMI and NGS in the era of precision biomarkers and oncology care. G. Nedkov, Roche Diagnostics
Optimised approaches in cervical cancer screening. Assoc. Prof. I. Karagyozov, Vita Hospital, MU-Pleven
CINtec® PLUS dual-stain cytology (p16/Ki67) as a triage option for HPV-positive screening results — global guidance and real-world cases. Assoc. Prof. S. Bachurska, University Hospital Acibadem-City Clinic, Tokuda Hospital, Sofia
Genomic complexity: the role of FMI and NGS in the era of precision biomarkers and oncology care. G. Nedkov, Roche Diagnostics
16:00 – 16:20
Coffee break
Moderators: Prof. Y. Kornovski, Prof. St. Kovachev
16:20 – 16:30
Natvie Healthcare
16:30 – 17:30
Abbvie Symposium, 60 min.
Speaker — to be announced
17:30 – 17:40
Distreptase in gynaecological practice.
Prof. St. Kovachev, SBALO-Sofia
17:40 – 17:50
Application of the herbal medicinal oil Terazal in oncogynaecology.
Prof. St. Kovachev, SBALO-Sofia
17:50 – 18:20
Symposium, 30 min. — Gedeon Richter
18:20 – 18:30
Who is the doctor’s killer in court?
M. Yaneva, Attorney-at-Law
Session I
Surgical panel
Moderators: Assoc. Prof. I. Karagyozov, Prof. St. Kovachev
08:30 – 08:50
HPV related anogenital neoplasia.
Prof. V. Kesic, Department of Human Reproduction, Medical Faculty, University of Belgrade
08:50 – 09:10
Surgical techniques in order to cover the perineal defects.
Prof. M. Capilna, „G. E. Palade“ University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science and Technology, Targu Mures, Romania
09:10 – 09:30
A stepwise approach in the surgical treatment of vulvar carcinoma.
Assoc. Prof. R. Shekerov, Clinic of Gynecology with Center for Oncogynecological Surgery, Charité University Hospital, Berlin
09:30 – 09:50
A place of plastic surgeon in surgical treatment of vulvar cancers. When we need them?
Ass. Prof. M. Tomic, Prof. A. Mandic, Ass. Prof. L. Nejkovic, University of Belgrad, Serbia
09:50 – 10:10
dVIN/uVIN and HPV related/independent vulvar cancer.
Prof. A. Mandic, University of Novi Sad, Serbia
10:10 – 11:10
Neuroendocrine tumor of the vagina and review of literature.
Ass. Prof. L. Nejkovic, University of Belgrad, Serbia
11:10 – 11:30
Vaginal intraepithelial neoplasia: treatment with carbon dioxide laser and risk factors for recurrence and progression — 25 years of experience.
Prof. G. Dimitrov, University “Ss. Cyril and Methodius”, Scopje, North Macedonia
11:30 – 11:50
Social burden, clinical data and a global example in the prevention of certain HPV-related cancers and other diseases.
Prof. A. Nikolov, University Hospital “Maichin dom”, MU-Sofia
11:50 – 12:10
Coffee break
Moderators: Assoc. Prof. L. Tanchev, Dr Sv. Slavov
12:10 – 12:20
V-Y reconstruction after resection of vulvo-gluteal Bowen’s disease.
Dr S. Stateva, Dr K. Vodenicharov, Dr S. Orucheva, Dr I. Krumov, Assoc. Prof. I. Karagyozov, Vita Hospital, MU-Pleven
12:20 – 12:30
Expert colposcopy — core components.
Prof. Y. Kornovski, MU-Varna
12:30 – 13:30
AstraZeneca Symposium: Endometrial carcinoma — the role of molecular diagnostics in optimising treatment.
Moderator: Assoc. Prof. I. Karagyozov
Prof. St. Kovachev — molecular classification in stages I and II
Assoc. Prof. I. Karagyozov — molecular classification in stages III and IV
Prof. S. Popovska — ESGO recommendations
Dr Tonev — contemporary treatment
Discussion
Prof. St. Kovachev — molecular classification in stages I and II
Assoc. Prof. I. Karagyozov — molecular classification in stages III and IV
Prof. S. Popovska — ESGO recommendations
Dr Tonev — contemporary treatment
Discussion
13:30 – 14:30
Lunch break
Session II
Varia
Moderators: Prof. I. Kostov, Assoc. Prof. L. Tanchev
14:30 – 15:30
ELTA 90M Symposium
Topic and speaker — to be announced
15:30 – 15:40
HyaRegen and MateRegen — the role of hyaluronic acid gels in gynaecological surgery: efficacy, safety and clinical benefits.
Dr I. Krumov, Vita Hospital, Sofia
15:40 – 17:00
MSD Symposium. Optimising the therapeutic approach — synergy between surgery, radiotherapy and systemic treatment in locally advanced cervical cancer.
Panellists: Assoc. Prof. I. Karagyozov, Prof. I. Mihaylova, Assoc. Prof. A. Konsulova, Prof. St. Kovachev
Moderators: Dr Sv. Slavov, Dr A. Hristamyan
17:00 – 17:30
SCHMIDT AminoUp Symposium
Speaker and topic — to be announced
17:30 – 17:40
Large fibroepithelial polyp of the vulva in a postmenopausal woman: a rare clinical case.
Dr K. Vladov, Prof. E. Uchikova, Dr M. Koleva-Ivanova, Dr K. Yamakov, Dr V. Belovezhdov, Dr G. Yamakova-Vladova, Dr E. Hristova-Atanasova, MU Plovdiv
17:40 – 18:10
Gedeon Richter Symposium
18:10 – 18:20
P53 and PTEN in endometrial carcinoma: clinicopathological associations and prognostic significance.
Assoc. Prof. Ch. Tsvetkov, MU-Pleven
18:20 – 18:30
Sevex Pharma
Topic — to be announced
18:30 – 18:40
HPV vaccination as a tool for the prevention of cervical cancer: why is having a vaccine not enough?
Dr Ts. Daskalova, University Hospital “Maichin dom”, Sofia
18:40 – 18:50
Two cases from practice — melanoma of the vagina and vulva.
Dr St. Georgieva-Kirova, Dr Y. Koskot, Dr A. Hristamyan, Park Hospital, Plovdiv
18:50 – 19:00
ILAN
Topic — to be announced
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→Closing of the conference
20:00
Official dinner
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→Check-out and departure
Speakers
Guest lecturers
Prof. Vesna Kesic
Department of Human Reproduction, Medical Faculty, University of Belgrade, Serbia. Honourable President of the Serbian Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology, Serbian Society for Gynecologic Oncology, President of ESGO (2013–2015).
Prof. Mihai Capilna
„G. E. Palade“ University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science and Technology, Targu Mures, Romania
Assoc. Prof. Radoslav Shekerov
Clinic of Gynecology with Center for Oncogynecological Surgery, Charité University Hospital, Berlin
Prof. Aljosa Mandic
Oncology Institute of Vojvodina, University of Novi Sad, Serbia
Ass. Prof. Miroslav Tomic
Clinic Center Vojvodina, University of Novi Sad, Serbia
Prof. Goran Dimitrov
University “Ss. Cyril and Methodius”, Scopje, North Macedonia
Ass. Prof. Lazar Nejkovic
Clinic for Gynecology and Obstetrics Narodni Front, Medical Faculty, University of Belgrad, Serbia
Prof. Asen Nikolov
President of Bulgarian Society for Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospital ”Majchin dom”, Medical University Sofia, Bulgaria.
Prof. Galina Kirova
Department of Imaging Diagnostic, University Hospital Acibadem-City Clinic, Sofia, Bulgaria
Dr. Radina Radeva
Department of Imaging Diagnostic, University Hospital Acibadem-City Clinic, Sofia, Bulgaria
Dr Nikolay Nedev
MD, FRANZCR, FCRad(onc)SA Medical Head - Department of Radiation Oncology Acibadem City Clinic Mladost, Sofia, Bulgaria
Assoc. Prof. Vesela Ivanova
Department of General and Clinical Pathology, Medical University - Sofia, Bulgaria
Dr. Ahmed Kontilev
Department of Medical Oncology, University Hospital Acibadem-City Clinic, Sofia, Bulgaria
Maria Yaneva
Attorney-at-Law, International Judge and Arbitrator at the International Arbitration Chamber - Paris, Bulgaria
Dimitar Markovski
Attorney-at-Law, Specialist in the Criminal Defense of Physicians and Medical Professionals, Bulgaria
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