On Saturday, March 29, the second independent Pontus Pharma Gastroenterology Symposium for Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina was held in Petrčane, bringing together leading experts in the fields of gastroenterology, abdominal surgery, and oncology.
The symposium was opened by the director of Pontus Pharma, Igor Haralović, and the keynote speech was delivered by Prof. Željko Krznarić, PhD, who emphasized, in an inspiring way, the importance of a comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach in collaboration with experts when introducing innovative therapeutic solutions.
In the continuation of the program, through practical clinical cases, the role and significance of prokinetics and PPIs in everyday practice were presented. The topic was discussed by Dr Agata Ladić, Vibor Šeša, Associate Professor Dr Tajana Pavić, and Professor Dr Stevan Trbojević.
Under the leadership of Professor Dr Tajana Filipec-Kanižaj, the discussion focused on therapeutic possibilities of butyrate, peppermint oil, and digestive enzymes. Sharing their experiences and insights were Assistant Professor Dr Mario Tadić, Dinko Ladić, Professor Dr Emil Babić, Associate Professor Dr Damir Bonacin, and Professor Dr Davor Štimac.
Particular attention was drawn to the topic of local treatment of the anorectal region, which was addressed by abdominal surgeons Assistant Professor Dr Emil Kinda, Dr Josip Baković, Damir Karlović, and Damir Quien. This was followed by Associate Professor Dr Ivana Mikolašević and Iva Skočilić, who presented preliminary results of an extensive clinical study on the prevention of radiation proctitis.
The professional gathering was held with the support of the Croatian Medical Association and is particularly significant for Pontus Pharma, as gastroenterology represents one of the company’s primary therapeutic areas. We are proud to have the opportunity to actively contribute to professional dialogue and the development of innovative treatment approaches.