Dear Colleagues and Friends,

It is my honor to invite you to ARCE 2025, the 13th National Congress of the Romanian Association for Endoscopic Surgery and Other Interventional Techniques, held in conjunction with the 16th Romanian Symposium of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery.

The events will take place from 24-27 September 2025 at Ana Hotels Europa in Eforie Nord, Romania, providing an ideal setting for collaboration, learning, and professional growth.

This year’s theme, “Knowledge and Practice in MIS – the Education Imperative,” emphasizes the critical importance of education in advancing minimally invasive surgical techniques. The program is designed to promote the exchange of innovative ideas, highlight groundbreaking advancements, and foster meaningful discussions to enhance your expertise and professional practice.

Join us as we celebrate progress, share knowledge, and shape the future of minimally invasive surgery. I look forward to welcoming you to ARCE 2025 and sharing an inspiring and enriching experience.

Warm regards,

Assoc. Prof. Răzvan Popescu
President of the RAES 2025 National Congress

Dear Colleagues,

It is a pleasure to invite you to be a part of the 16th Romanian Symposium of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery, an event that continues to grow in scope, relevance and impact.

Over the years, we have witnessed transformative changes in the way we understand and approach obesity and metabolic diseases. This symposium is not just a meeting point for surgical expertise — it is a it is a space where science, innovation and patient-centered multimodal therapies come together to redefine standards.

Held alongside the ARCE 2025 National Congress, our gathering this year in Eforie Nord offers the opportunity to engage in multidisciplinary dialogue and reflect on how far we have come – and where we need to go next.

Whether you are a seasoned expert or just beginning your journey in bariatric and metabolic surgery, I hope this event will inspire new thinking, foster meaningful collaboration, and reaffirm our shared commitment to better outcomes for our patients.

I look forward to seeing you there.

Warm regards,

Prof. Cătălin Copăescu
President of the Romanian Symposium of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery