Dear colleagues and friends,

We would like to express our deepest gratitude to all lecturers, participants, partners, and organizers who contributed to making the Second National Congress of the Bulgarian Association of Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgery a truly significant scientific event, not only for Bulgaria but also for the global surgical community.

With pride, we note that in June 2025, the congress welcomed more than 110 lecturers from Bulgaria and from a wide range of countries, including the United States of America, Italy, North Macedonia, Turkey, Romania, Great Britain, Germany, and Poland. They shared their valuable expertise in laparoscopic and

robotic surgery in the fields of urology, gynecology, abdominal and thoracic surgery, as well as in more specific areas such as fetal minimally invasive surgery and minimally invasive gastroenterology.

The scientific program was rich and diverse, featuring:

• 3 pre-congress courses
• 18 specialized plenary sessions
• 3 live surgery transmissions
• 6 satellite symposia

Thanks to your active support and commitment, the congress motto – “Minimally invasive, maximally effective!” – became a reality.

We are pleased to announce that BAMIRS’ Council has decided that the next scientific forum – the Second National Conference of BAMIRS with international participation, “Pleven Minimally Invasive Days” – will be held on April 23–25, 2026.

We look forward to meeting you again and continuing together the advancement and promotion of minimally invasive and robotic surgery in Bulgaria and worldwide.

With respect,

BAMIRS’ Council

President of BAMIRS

Corresponding Member Prof. Tomov