Twenty-six years ago today, the University Clinical Center Tuzla successfully performed its first kidney transplant.<\/p>\n
This milestone was preceded by extensive preparations, during which all necessary technical, technological, and professional conditions were ensured. The project was realized in cooperation with transplant specialists from the AKH in Vienna, Austria, with the invaluable support of Prof. Dr. Ferdinand M\u00fcllbacher.<\/p>\n
The first four kidney transplants, carried out within the initial phase of the program, marked the culmination of years of effort, professional training in Europe and the United States, and the acquisition of modern medical equipment.<\/p>\n
The success of such a complex medical undertaking is never the achievement of an individual but rather the result of dedicated teamwork. A total of 12 clinics and institutes of the University Clinical Center Tuzla participated in bringing this project to life.<\/p>\n
The leaders who made this success possible included:<\/p>\n
– Prof. Dr. Senaid Trna\u010devi\u0107\u2013 Coordinator of the transplant program project<\/p>\n
– Prim. Dr. Huzeir Durakovi\u0107\u2013 Medical Director of UKC Tuzla<\/p>\n
– Prof. Dr. Hajrija Seleskovi\u0107\u2013 Head of the Internal Clinic<\/p>\n
– Prof. Dr. Ahmet Halilba\u0161i\u0107\u2013 Dean of the Faculty of Medicine in Tuzla and Head of the Clinic for Nephrology, Dialysis and Kidney Transplantation<\/p>\n
– Assoc. Dr. Enisa Me\u0161i\u0107\u2013 Dialysis<\/p>\n
– Prof. Dr. Jasenko Karamehi\u0107\u2013 Pharmacology<\/p>\n
– Dr. Neven \u017divkovi\u0107\u2013 Nuclear Medicine<\/p>\n
– Prim. Dr. Slavica Mott-Divkovi\u0107\u2013 Head of the Transfusion Department<\/p>\n
– Prof. Dr. Mirsada Huki\u0107\u2013 Head of the Microbiology Department<\/p>\n
– Prim. Dr. Senada Sarihod\u017ei \u2013 Head of the Radiology Department<\/p>\n
– Medical Biochemistry Specialists: Nada Skoki\u0107 and Mirjana Uzeirbegovi\u0107<\/p>\n
– Prim. Dr. Elmir \u0106i\u010dku\u0161i\u0107\u2013 Head of the Pathology Department<\/p>\n
– Mr. ph. Katica Mi\u0161i\u0107\u2013 Head of the Medical Supply Service<\/p>\n
The surgical teams were composed of Prim. Dr. Huzeir Durakovi\u0107, Dr. Hasan Pra\u0161o, Dr. Zoran Manojlovi\u0107, and vascular surgeon Dr. Muniba Softi\u0107.
\nThe anesthesiology team, led by Prim. Dr. Mirsad Pra\u0161o, included Dr. Mirsad Babovi\u0107, Dr. Haris Had\u017eagi\u0107, Dr. Halid Mahmutovi\u0107, and Dr. Semir Imamovi\u0107.<\/p>\n
Today, 26 years later, this anniversary is not only a remembrance of one historic day, but also a confirmation of the lasting commitment of the University Clinical Center Tuzla to excellence, innovation, and above all, to improving the quality of human lives.<\/p>\n
According to the Director of the University Clinical Center Tuzla, Prof. Dr. \u0160ekib Umihani\u0107, September 15, 1999, is forever inscribed in golden letters in the history of this institution. That day was not only a triumph of medicine, but also proof of the unwavering faith, extraordinary dedication, and exceptional expertise of all employees at the University Clinical Center Tuzla. \u201cToday I want to tell our team that our mission is not finished. What we began 26 years ago must continue to grow and become stronger. Our vision, as our predecessors imagined it, cannot stop at kidney transplantation. We must continue preparations for liver, heart, and lung transplantation. To achieve this, it is crucial to establish an organ bank and to promote cadaveric donation even more vigorously. This is our next great step, our moral and professional imperative,\u201d emphasized Director Umihani\u0107.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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