Dr. Valentin Calu is an Associate Professor at Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy. He is a renowned Romanian surgeon with over 20 years of experience in general, oncological, and minimally invasive surgery, currently working at the Surgery Clinic of the Elias University Emergency Hospital and collaborating with the North Pipera Hospital in Bucharest. He is a founding member and Secretary General of the Romanian Hernia Club, a member of the ARCE Board, Secretary of the Romanian Society of Surgery, and a member of prestigious international organizations such as the American College of Surgeons (FACS), the Royal Society of Medicine, EAES, ESCP, and EHS. He is the author of numerous scientific articles and is recognized for his contributions to medical education and his interest in minimally invasive surgery and new technologies. He is dedicated to robotic surgery, particularly in the field of the digestive system. His clinical and research interests include colorectal surgery, esophageal surgery, and laparoscopic and robotic surgical procedures.
Dr. Andrei-Ludovic Porosnicu is a Plastic Surgery Specialist affiliated with the Elias University Emergency Hospital and the Clinical Emergency Hospital for Plastic, Reconstructive, and Burns Surgery in Bucharest. He earned a BS in Medicine (2013) and a PhD in Medical Sciences (2021) from Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy. His work in plastic and reconstructive surgery has resulted in multiple publications, including peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, as well as numerous presentations at international and national conferences, workshops, and academic courses. He is a member of professional societies such as the European Rhinoplasty Society, the Romanian Association of Plastic Surgeons, and the Romanian College of Physicians, and has received awards, including First Prize for his e-Poster Presentation at the "3 in 1 Joint Congress" (2022). His research interests include breast reconstruction, aesthetic surgery, chronic wound management, and skin cancer reconstruction.
