The international symposium “Advances in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Urinary System Diseases,” which brought together numerous experts, was held on 15 May 2026 at the Academy of Sciences and Arts of the Republic of Srpska (ANURS).
The Rector of the University of Banja Luka and corresponding member of the ANURS, Prof. Radoslav Gajanin, PhD, emphasized that the symposium is of great importance for the Republic of Srpska, as it enables the exchange of experience and the latest scientific and professional knowledge in the field of diagnosing and treating urinary system diseases.
“The significance of this international symposium is also reflected in the participation of lecturers from several global institutions, including urinary pathology expert Dr. Murali Varma from the United Kingdom, as well as numerous specialists from Serbia,” said Prof. Gajanin, who also serves as Chair of the Symposium Organizing Committee.
He noted that, in addition to pathologists, who represent an important link among various medical disciplines, the participants also include radiologists, radiation oncology specialists, oncologists, and surgeons.
Acting Director of the University Clinical Centre of the Republic of Srpska, Dr. Nikola Šobot, stated that gatherings of this level are highly significant for improving patient treatment in the Republic of Srpska.
“At this symposium, we have the opportunity to hear experts from different parts of the world covering the field of diagnostics through radiology and pathology, as well as all colleagues involved in the clinical treatment of urinary tract diseases,” Šobot pointed out.
Urinary pathology expert Dr. Murali Varma from the Welsh University Hospital in Cardiff said that it is important for pathologists and clinicians to participate together in such events in order to better understand each other in their everyday work.
He noted that the topics of his presentations included prostate and bladder cancers, as well as the use of artificial intelligence in the diagnosis and treatment of these diseases.
“I believe that artificial intelligence should be used very carefully,” Varma stressed.
The symposium was organized by the Academy of Sciences and Arts of the Republic of Srpska, the University of Banja Luka, the Faculty of Medicine, University of Banja Luka, and the Association of Pathologists of the Republic of Srpska. The event was accredited by the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare of the Republic of Srpska as part of the continuing education program for healthcare professionals.
Before the opening of the Symposium, the Rector of the University of Banja Luka, Prof. Radoslav Gajanin, PhD, hosted a reception for the participants at the University Rectorate.
Photo: A. Vidaković
