Dear Colleague,
Welcome to the Surgical Training Institute.
Our mission is to provide a high-level educational environment where surgeons can develop practical skills, refine techniques, and gain real-world experience in minimally invasive surgery.
We strongly believe that hands-on training, supported by advanced technology and guided by experienced faculty, is essential for achieving excellence in modern surgical practice.
At STI, we are committed to delivering internationally relevant training programs that combine scientific rigor with practical application, while maintaining the highest standards of quality and ethics.
By bringing together Romanian and international experts, we aim to contribute to the continuous advancement of surgical education and to support the next generation of surgeons in reaching their full potential.
We look forward to welcoming you to Bucharest.
At the Surgical Training Institute (STI), we offer hands-on workshops designed to build practical expertise in minimally invasive procedures through advanced simulation and functional live tissue training models. Our accredited programs provide a unique opportunity to learn from leading experts, practice intensively, and master the skills that elevate your surgical career.
STI brings together a network of more than 250 experienced specialists from Romania and abroad, led by:
Founder of STI, whose vision has been to inspire the next generation of surgeons by creating opportunities to learn, embrace innovation and ultimately advance patient care.
MD, PhD
Metabolic, Colorectal, Hernia, MIS & Robotic Surgery
Providing the scientific expertise and guidance that ensure STI educational programs reflect current knowledge, innovation and best surgical practice.
MD, PhD
Colorectal, Hernia, MIS & Digestive Endoscopy
MD
Colorectal, Oncologic & Robotic Surgery
Developing and leading STI training programs and hands-on workshops, with a focus on practical skills and meaningful learning experiences.
MD, PhD
Colorectal, Oncologic, Hepatobiliopancreatic & MIS
MD
Metabolic, Gynecological, MIS
MD
Metabolic, Breast, MIS
MD
Anesthesiology & Intensive Care
MD, PhD
Gastroenterology & Interventional Endoscopy
MD, PhD
Abdominal Wall, Hernia, MIS
MD
Colorectal, Oncologic, Breast, MIS
MD, PhD
Metabolic, Breast, MIS
MD
Anesthesiology & Intensive Care
MD, PhD
Metabolic, Hernia, MIS
MD, PhD
General, MIS & Digestive Endoscopy
MD, PhD
Otorhinolaryngology | Rhinology & Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
MD
Colorectal, Hernia, MIS & Robotic Surgery
MD
Radiology & Medical Imaging
MD
General & Minimally Invasive Surgery
MD
Colorectal, Hernia, MIS & Robotic Surgery
MD
Anesthesiology & Intensive Care
MD, PhD
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Hysteroscopy & Laparoscopic Surgery
Leading specialists from Romania and abroad, invited to share their expertise and experience through lectures, discussions and hands-on training.
Michel Adamina
Mohammad Alyami
Daniel Andrei
Ibrahim Al Babtain
Ludovica Baldari
Adrian Bartoş
Nona Bejinariu
Cosmin Bezede
Franck Billmann
Vasile Binţinţan
Milos Bjelovic
Isabela Botea
Umberto Bracale
Roxana Bădescu
Matei Bălăceanu
Loredana Bărbulescu
Ken Campbell
Tom Cecil
Mark Coleman
Alexandru Coman
Alexandru Constantinescu
Ana Maria Craioveanu
Roxana Crăciun
Victor Culman
Nathan Curtis
Bogdan Diaconescu
Dan Diaconescu
Ionuţ Doraş
Bogdan Dumbravă
Cătălin Dumitrache
Ciprian Duţă
Mihai Eftimie
Dan Eniu
Victor Florescu
Adriana Fodor
Alexandru Gavrilă
Octav Ginghină
Alexandra Gîjiu
Raluca Grigore
Bogdan Grigorescu
Tudor Razvan Grigorie
Dragan Gunjić
Răzvan Hainăroşie
Andra Hristea
Martin Hübner
Laura Maria Ianculescu
Andrei Keidar
György Lázár
Nicoló De Manzini
Draga Mandi
Gadi Marom
Andreas Melzer
Mihaela Mişcă
Beat Müller
Ana-Maria Nedelcu
Nadav Nevo
Aung Myint Oo
Secil Omer
Christopher Pavel
Ştefan Petrea
Wanda Petz
Dan Piţigoi
Cătălin Pîrîianu
Vlad Pîrvu
Răzvan Popescu
Elena Radu
Mihai Ranete
Sonia Ribas
Gabriel Richiţeanu
Amalia Roşu
Cristina Sanda
Olivia Sgarbură
Iyad Shahin
Giorgio Soliani
Marek Soltes
Oana Stănciulea
Irina Strugari
Călin Tiu
Tim Tollens
Vasile Şandru
Miljan Zindovic
Dorin Ziyaie
Located within Ponderas Academic Hospital, Bucharest, STI delivers a premium educational experience through:
Practical training with simulators, phantoms and live tissue models.
Observe and participate in real clinical workflows.
Live transmission, expert commentary and interactive discussion.
Scientific exchange with national and international experts.
have already trained with us, benefiting from a unique combination of practical skill development and expert mentorship.
Our state-of-the-art training center is designed to provide a realistic and high-quality surgical learning experience, combining modern infrastructure with advanced training methodologies.
Most workshops are limited to 18 participants, ensuring personalized guidance and maximum hands-on experience using simulators, phantoms, and live tissue models that closely replicate real surgical conditions.
