Prim.dr sc. med. Olivera Kosovac

Biography

Prim.dr sc. med. Olivera Kosovac
specialist in plastic and reconstructive surgery

EDUCATION

Faculty of Medicine, Belgrade University

Specialisation: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

MSc: Clinical Anatomy

Doctoral Thesis: Breast Reconstruction

WORK EXPERIENCE

1995-2010: Institute of Oncology and Radiology of

2011-2014: Specialist Clinic Diona

2014: Owner of “Kosovac” Clinic – Specialist cosmetic and reconstructive surgery clinic

  • Medicinski fakultet završila na Univerzitetu u Beogradu 1985-1991. sa prosečnom ocenom 9,18

  • 1985-1991: Attended The Faculty of Medicine, Belgrade University graduating with the average mark of 9.18 (distinction)

  • 1993-1999: Specialised in plastic and reconstructive surgery at Belgrade University

  • 1993: Completed a Master of Science postgraduate programme of study at the Clinical and Applied Anatomy Department of Belgrade University, with an average mark of 9.5 (distinction). My research for MSc thesis was entitled: ”Anatomical Variations of Thoracodorsalis Artery and its Importance for Breast Reconstruction upon Mastectomy” under the mentorship of Prof.dr Radan Džodić

     

  • 2014: I was awarded the title of Primarius from The Department of Health, Republic of Serbia

  • 1991-1992: General practitioner practising at the Health Clinic in Smederevo

  • 1992-1993: Teacher at the Medical High School/College in Smederevo

  • 1993-1995: Research Assistant at the Faculty of Medicine, Belgrade

  • 1993-1995: Research Assistant at the Faculty of Medicine, Belgrade

  • 1993-1995: Research Assistant at the Faculty of Medicine, Belgrade

  • 1993-1995: Research Assistant at the Faculty of Medicine, Belgrade

  • 1993-1995: Research Assistant at the Faculty of Medicine, Belgrade

  • 1993-1995: Research Assistant at the Faculty of Medicine, Belgrade

  • 1993-1995: Research Assistant at the Faculty of Medicine, Belgrade

  • 1993-1995: Research Assistant at the Faculty of Medicine, Belgrade

  • 1995-2011: Specialist in plastic and reconstructive surgery at the Belgrade Institute of Oncology and Radiology of Serbia

  • 2011–2014: Specialist in plastic and reconstructive surgery at the specialist plastic and reconstructive surgery clinic Diona

  • 2014: Owner of “Kosovac” Clinic – Specialist cosmetic and reconstructive surgery clinic

  •  2003: An overseas study placement in Paris, as part of a Serbian-French university partnership “Appuis a l enseignement superieur en Serbie–et–Montenegro”
  • 2005: An overseas study placement in Milan, at the European Institute of Oncology, department of plastic and reconstructive surgery, in the team of Prof. Dr. Jean Yves Petit.
  • She has participated in numerous seminars and symposiums:
  • Intensive training course in breast aesthetic surgery, Cluj-Napoca, Romania, June 2001
  • Intensive training course in breast aesthetic surgery, Budapest, Hungary, May 2002
  • The European School of Oncology-State of the Art in Prostate and Breast Cancer Treatment, Niš, Serbia, September 2002
  • Intensive training course in breast reconstructive surgery, Budapest, Hungary, May 2003

  • Fifth Grazer Workshop of Plastic Surgery: Muscle and musculocutaneous flaps, Graz, Austria, September 2003

  • Visiting Lecturer at the International School, Breast Cancer and Reconstructive Surgery of the Breast, Moscow, Russia, May 2005

  • Symposium of The Breast and Face Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Budapest, Hungary, May 2005

  • Interactive course of Oncology and Reconstructive Surgery of Breast Cancer, Milan, Italy, June 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010

  • MASC Lift Symposium, Gent, Belgium, May 2011 

  • ISAPS training course in Aesthetic Surgery, Prague, Czech Republic, 2011

  • ISAPS training course in Aesthetic Surgery, Athens, Greece, 2013

  • Symposium of Aesthetic Breast Surgery, Dubai, 2014

  • Conference of Aesthetic Surgery Experts, Stockholm, 2014

  • ISAPS training course in Aesthetic Surgery, Belgrade, Serbia, 2015

  • Since qualifying, has maintained the membership of the Serbian Council of Medics, branch of Cancerology and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, as well as the membership of Oncological Surgeons Council and the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons. Contributed to the work of these institutions by giving a number of accredited presentations as part of ongoing medical education: “Reconstructive Surgery of Early Breast Cancer”, “Psycho-oncological Support to Patients Suffering From Breast Cancer”

  • Participates in a health development project through the “Nikola Petrović Njegoš” foundation in Montenegro since 2012

  • As part of her continual professional development, Dr Olivera Kosovac has authored and co-authored 15 publications in the field of breast cancer reconstrcuive surgery. Her work is referenced at domestic and international congresses, conferences and symposiums.

  • O. Kosovac, R. Džodić, M, Inić, M. Prekajski, Z. Kozomara, Immediate and delayed breast reconstruction after radical mastectomy, Archive of Oncology, Supplement 2001; (9) : 83

  • O. Kosovac, R. Džodić, Lj. Velimirović, M. Prekajski, Reconstrucitve operative interventions following radical mastectomy Acta Chirurgica Iugoslavica, Supplementum 2001;(1):O49

  •  O. Kosovac, R. Dzodić, M. Prekajski, M. Inić, D. Stojiljković, Breast reconstruction after radical mastectomy, 5th Congress B.U.O.N.  14-17 October 2004, Belgrade, Serbia and Montenegro: GPS32

  • O. Kosovac, R. Dzodić, M. Inić, M. Prekajski, N. Miletić, D. Stojiljković, Reconstructions in early breast cancer, Archive of Oncology, Supplement, 2005; 13 : 28

  • D. Stojiljković, O. Kosovac, R. Džodić, M. Inić, M. Prekajski, I. Marković, Complications of reconstructive procedures in early breast cancer, Archive of Oncology, Supplement, 2005; 13 : 27

  • R. Džodić, M. Inić, M. Prekajski, D. Jovanović, I. Marković, O. Kosovac, Breast cancer surgery, Monograph, 2005; 143 – 62

  • N. Miletić, D. Stojiljković, M. Inić, M. Prekajski, A. Čelebić, O. Kosovac, In situ carcinoma in impalpable breast lesions, Acta chirurgica Iugoslavica, 2006; 53(1): 73 – 5

  • O. Kosovac, M. Prekajski, R. Dzodić, M. Inić, S. Jokić, M. Buta, A. Čelebić, Immediate breast reconstruction, evaluation of results gained in IORS during period 1997 – 2005, 6th Congress of B.U.O.N. 13 – 16 September 2006, Sofia, Bulgaria: PP55

  • D. Stojiljković, D. Mandarić, S. Jančić, M. Knežević, M. Inić, N. Miletić, M. Prekajski, A. Čelebić, I. Marković, O. Kosovac, S. Jokić, Sensitivity of histocytological methods in the diasgnosis of central and peripheral lung cancers – our experience, 6th Congress of B.U.O.N. 13 – 16 September, 2006, Sofia Bulgaria: 9

  • A. Čelebić, M. Halaska, O. Kosovac, D. Stojiljković, M. Milovanović, N. Miletić, O. Čelebic, R. Džodić. Comparisom of pre-operative management, decision making and surgical approach in six European Breast Cancer Units – the differences experienced and reported by European visitin fellows EJC Supplements. 5th European Breast Cancer Conference. Abstract book, March 2006; 76 – 7

  • A. Čelebić,  M. Halaska, O. Kosovac, D. Stojiljković, Z. Milovanović, N. Miletic, O. Čelebić, R. Džodić.Pre-operative management, decision making and surgical technique in several European breast cancer units EJSO Supplements 13thCongress of ESSO Abstract book, 2006 : vol 32(supp I); S109

  • O. Kosovac, R. Džodić, I. Marković, M. Inić, D. Stojiljković, N. Miletić, M. Buta, A. Čelebić, B. Radmanović, M. Prekajski, Breast reconstruction after mastectomy –ten years of experience, Breast cancer , oncologic and reconstructive surgery. Interactive course with live surgery EIO Milan, Italy June 18 – 20, 2007

  • D. Stojiljković, M. Inić, R.Dzodić, N. Miletić, M. Prekajski, O.Kosovac, I. Marković., A. Čelebić, S.Jokić. Post-mastectomy breast reconstruction complications – ten years experience. EJC Supplements. The European Cancer Conference No XIV.Abstract book, 2007 : 226

  • O. Kosovac, Reconstructive breast surgery, Combined Works – May Congress of Health Professionals of the Republic of Serba with international guests, Zlatibor 14 – 18 Maj, 2008

  • O. Kosovac, R. Džodić, D. Stojiljković, N. Miletić, D. Miljuš, Breast reconstruction after mastectomy 10th Congress of Serbian Society for Plastic, Reconstructive and Aestetic Surgery Abstract book, 19 – 22 May 2010 Belgrade, Serbia : 25

  • M. Gacevic, B. Djordjevic, O. Kosovac, E. Kantar, S. Krtinic, Liposculpture of breast deformities following reconstructions, 10thCongress of Serbian Society for Plastic, Reconstructive and Aestetic Surgery Abstract book, 19 – 22 May 2010 Belgrade, Serbia : 26

  •  O. Kosovac, R. Džodić, I. Marković, D. Stojiljković, N. Miletić, I. Djurišić, Delayed breast reconstruction following mastectomy by suspension technique. EJSO Supplements 15th Congress of ESSO Abstract book 2010

  • O. Kosovac, R. Dzodic, I. Markovic, D. Stojiljkovic, N. Miletic, N. Jokic, S. Jokic, Delayed breast reconstruction following mastectomy by suspension technique 8th Congress of B.U.O.N. 8 – 11 September 2010 Sibiu, Romania, vol 15, supp1, 14

  • O. Kosovac, V. Skorobac, Delayed breast reconstruction following mastectomy by suspension technique to avoid tissue expansion technique. 7th Congress of BAPRAS Abstract book 14-17 September 2011 Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, 251

  • V. Skorobac, O. Kosovac, Face lifting – SMAS technique choice or need 7th Congress of BAPRAS Abstract book 14 – 17 September 2011, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, 144

  • V. Skorobac, O. Kosovac. Reduction mammoplasty supported by the inferior dermal flap. 7th Congress of BAPRAS Abstract book 14 – 17 September 2011, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, 169

  • O. Kosovac, V. Skorobac, Delayed breast reconstruction following mastectomy by suspension technique to avoid tissue expansion technique (1999 – 2011). Oncoplastic and Reconstructiive surgery of the breast -6th European conference Milano-Italy 2011, 282 free abstract

  • O. Kosovac, R. Džodić, V. Skorobać, I. Marković,  S. Jokić, D. Stojiljković. Primary breast reconstruction, as part of breast cancer treatment procedure – a ten-year practice experience. Zbornik sa zetakaradovaactamedica Semendrica 2012;  vol 25, supp 2 , 20

  • O. Kosovac, V. Skorobac, Fat grafting to the reconstructed breast. 11th Congress of Serbian Society for Plastic, Reconstructive and Aestetic Surgery Abstract book 15-18 May 2012, Belgrade, Serbia, 11

  • O. Kosovac, V. Skorobac, One stage for delayed breast reconstruction 11th Congress of Serbian Society for Plastic, Reconstructive and Aestetic Surgery Abstract book 15 – 18 May 2012, Belgrade, Serbia, 41

  • V. Skorobac, O. Kosovac, Reduction mammoplasty supported by inferior dermal flap, 21st Congress ISAPS 4 – 8 September 2012, Geneva, Switzerland, 150

  • V. Skorobac, O. Kosovac, Face lifting/SMAS technique: choice for facial asymmetry 21st Congress ISAPS 4 – 8 September 2012 , Geneva, Switzerland, 149

  • R. Džodić , Z.Nešković, B.Guduri

    Breast cancer, Monograph, 2014; 162-175

  • A. Radovanovic Spurnic, I. Spurnic, G.Stevanovic, O.Kosovac, M.Pelemiš. Breast implant infection after radical mastectomy with Citrobacterkoseri: Case report, Acta chirurgica Iugoslavica, 2015

  • A.Martinović,O.Kosovac, N.Santrac, M.Buta, Z.Inić, M.Oruci, I.Djurišić, R.Džodic Breast reconstruction – our experience in National Cancer Research Center of Serbia, years 2002/3-2012/13 Oncosurgery Russia Vol. 6, 2-4/2014.ISSN 2077-4230

  • O.Kosovac, N. Santrac, I. Markovic , D. Gavrilovic , A. Martinovic , M. Jevric,  I. Spurnic, R. Dzodic.  Acceptable adverse outcomes after delayed breast reconstruction using abdominal advancement flap – a 15-year experience. J BUON 2016; 21(4) : 832 – 839