One Man Show Vol. III - Symposium Split 2025: Úvahy o inováciách a spolupráci v medicíne bolesti

Tretia edícia One Man Show sa formovala menej vo formáte bežnej konferencie a viac v duchu spoločného think tanku založeného na vzájomnom rešpekte, zdieľaných poznatkoch a jednotnom záväzku napredovať v starostlivosti o pacientov na celom svete.

Pod vedením Dr. Robert Rapcan, MD, FIPP, MBA, PhD, sympózium bolo príkladom jeho vízie etického, inovatívneho a prístupného lekárskeho vzdelávania. Jeho vedenie kultivovalo prostredie, v ktorom sa mohli rozvíjať multidisciplinárne odborné znalosti.

Významným bodom programu bola aktívna účasť členov českej a slovenskej sekcie Svetového inštitútu bolesti, ktorí významne prispeli zdieľaním svojich klinických skúseností a vedeckých poznatkov. Ich zapojenie nielen obohatilo obsah vzdelávania, ale tiež posilnilo hodnotu cezhraničnej spolupráce v oblasti intervenčnej liečby bolesti.

Od vízie k realite: Regeneratívna medicína v liečbe bolesti

Hlavným cieľom sympózia bolo kriticky preskúmať vyvíjajúcu sa úlohu regeneratívnej medicíny pri liečbe chronickej bolesti. Počas štyroch intenzívnych dní boli na programe vedecké prednášky a praktické workshopy venované novým metódam vrátane plazmy bohatej na krvné doštičky (PRP), liečby kmeňovými bunkami, a biologických inovácií.

Okrem prezentácie aktuálnych dôkazov a výsledkov výskumu rečníci zdôraznili translačné cesty od laboratória k lôžku pacienta - zdôraznili klinický význam regeneratívnych zásahov a ich rastúci vplyv na výsledky pacientov.

Dôležité je, že členovia českej a slovenskej sekcie Svetového inštitútu bolesti made significant contributions to this dialogue, actively participating in lectures, discussions, and procedural workshops. Their expertise enriched the academic environment and underlined the importance of regional leadership within the broader international framework.

Keynote Experience – Dr. Peter S. Staats: Merging Science and Humanity

The keynote address by Dr. Peter S. Staats, MD, MBA, FIPP, ABIPP, provided both intellectual depth and emotional resonance. Reflecting on his personal journey as a physician and researcher, Dr. Staats bridged the human and scientific dimensions of medicine in a talk that culminated in an inspiring overview of bioelectricity as a transformative frontier in chronic pain management.

His address sparked dynamic conversation across sessions, embodying the symposium’s ethos: that clinical excellence thrives where scientific innovation and personal purpose intersect.

Spotlight on Innovation: Highlights from the Scientific Program

A diverse lineup of renowned international speakers presented cutting-edge insights across a wide range of regenerative and interventional topics:

• Dr. Dzihan Abazovic: Cell Therapy in Osteoarthritis – a translational overview from laboratory to clinic.
• Dr. Sukdeb Datta: Endoscopic Procedures in Pain Management – showcasing the efficacy of minimally invasive interventions.
• Dr. Sudhir Diwan: Subchondral Application of Stem Cells – addressing challenges in degenerative joint disorders.
• Dr. Ashish Shetty: Restorative Neuromodulation – mechanisms and clinical outcomes in functional restoration.
• Dr. Victor Fontes Pacheco: Stem Cells for Spinal Cord Injuries – current trials and clinical challenges.
• Dr. Jose De Andres: Closed-Loop Neuromodulation Systems – adaptive technologies in real-time modulation.
• Dr. Danielle Kohr: Extraforaminal Neurostimulation – expanding neuromodulation’s reach for neuropathic pain.
• Prof. dr. sc. Željana Bašić, PhD & Asst. prof. Ivan Jerković, PhD: Applied Imagination – AI in Scientific Discovery – interdisciplinary perspectives on AI’s role in creativity and medical research.
• Dr. Robert Rapcan: PRP and Stem Cells in Annulus Fibrosus Rupture Post-Endoscopic Discectomy – blending clinical evidence with procedural insight.

Each presentation was followed by dynamic Q&A sessions, underscoring not only scientific depth but also the ethical and practical considerations central to the field’s advancement.

An Academic Community of Excellence

The symposium’s invitation-only format fostered a focused and collegial atmosphere, encouraging candid exchange among participants. For many, One Man Show felt less like a traditional conference and more like a collaborative think tank, defined by mutual respect, scientific curiosity, and shared commitment to enhancing global standards of care.

Led by Dr. Robert Rapcan, MD, FIPP, MBA, PhD, the event was a direct expression of his enduring vision: an educational platform that is ethical, innovative, and accessible.

Practical Training and Technological Leadership

A hallmark of the event was its hands-on component. Participants took part in interactive workshops featuring state-of-the-art equipment provided by valued partners: EuroPainClinics, Lumibird – Interventional Imaging, MaxMoreSpine, a DMS – Dynamic Medical Solutions. These sessions allowed clinicians to refine techniques and directly apply emerging concepts to real-world procedural contexts.

Acknowledgements and Looking Ahead

We express our sincere appreciation to all faculty, speakers, and participants, particularly the engaged members of the Czech and Slovak Section of the World Institute of Pain, whose contributions exemplified the high level of clinical and academic excellence the symposium aims to cultivate.

Special thanks to our industry partners, whose ongoing support ensures the continued integration of advanced technology into practical education.

We look forward to welcoming you to the next edition of One Man Show—where innovation meets inspiration, and where science, skill, and shared purpose continue to shape the future of pain medicine