On May 15–16, 2026, the stunning settings of the Zinar Castle and the Forest Hotel in Kraków hosted the 4th Polish Orthoplastic Society Congress.
In the morning, prior to the official commencement of the Conference, the General Reporting and Election Meeting of the Society Members took place. During the meeting, the achievements of the past year were reviewed, the title of Honorary Member was bestowed upon Professor Alexandru Georgescu and Professor Marco Innocenti, and the new composition of the Society's Executive Board was elected.
This year’s edition of the Conference brought together numerous participants from across Poland, as well as distinguished international guests, including specialists from Italy, Romania, the United Kingdom, the United States, and South Korea. The event was held under the honorary patronage of the 5th Military Clinical Hospital in Kraków.
The Conference was interdisciplinary in nature, reflecting the fact that reconstructive surgery requires a multidisciplinary approach. It served as a forum for exchanging knowledge and experiences among representatives of many medical fields involved in the treatment of complex and complicated clinical issues. Due to the specific focus of the Society, the largest group of attendees consisted of specialists in orthopedics.They were joined in discussions by general, pediatric, plastic, and maxillofacial surgeons, as well as specialists in anesthesiology, intensive care, and hyperbaric medicine.
The Conference program featured thematic panels dedicated, among others, to the fundamentals of microsurgery, reconstructive surgery in osteomyelitis and periprosthetic joint infections, reconstructive foot surgery, and bioengineering in reconstructive surgery. Particular interest was generated by sessions featuring invited international lecturers, such as Prof. Marco Innocenti (Italy), Prof. Pierluigi Tos (Italy), Prof. Alexandru Georgescu (Romania), Dr. Colonel Ean Saberski (USA), as well as – joining online – Prof. Joon Pio Hong (South Korea) and Mr. Rhidian Morgan-Jones (UK). A unique highlight of the program was a joint session with our colleagues in anesthesiology, dedicated to the challenges of managing high-risk patients with severe comorbidities, alongside a presentation by Prof. Jacek Kot – a world-class specialist in hyperbaric and diving medicine, Head of the National Center for Hyperbaric Medicine, and Head of the Department of Hyperbaric Medicine and Maritime Salvage at the Institute of Maritime and Tropical Medicine of the Medical University of Gdańsk. Panel discussions were held in an atmosphere of openness, shared experience, and interdisciplinary exchange, and, as is often the case, participants found themselves wishing for more time to discuss all the fascinating issues.
An excellent addition to the discussions and exchange of experiences was the microsurgical suturing workshop, which attracted many participants. Under the guidance of experts, attendees could practice advanced techniques using microscopes from Zeiss and Mitaka, as well as the innovative Symani robotic system. These workshops provided hands-on experience with the most cutting-edge solutions in micro- and supermicrosurgery.
During Friday's gala dinner, the titles of Honorary Member of the Polish Society of Reconstructive Musculoskeletal Surgery were officially presented to two outstanding figures: Prof. Marco Innocenti and Prof. Alexandru Georgescu. This gesture expressed deep appreciation for their long-standing contributions to the development of global reconstructive surgery and their invaluable support for the activities of the Polish Orthoplastic Society.
We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all Participants of the event, and in particular to the Lecturers who so graciously shared their knowledge and experience with us.
We also express our special gratitude to the Sponsors and Partners for their presence, commitment, and invaluable support, which made this exceptional IV POS Congrees in Kraków possible.
See you next year at the 5th Congress of the Polish Orthoplastic Society!
