NEUROSURGEON
Dr. Kita Sallabanda
- CV and Professional Career
- Academic Training of Dr. Kita Sallabanda
- Thesis, Doctorate, and Certifications in Dr. Kita Sallabanda’s CV
- Courses and Congresses of Dr. Kita Sallabanda
- Scientific Reports and Oral Communications of Dr. Kita Sallabanda
CV and Professional Career
The CV of Dr. Kita Sallabanda, recently appointed President of the European Society of Neurosurgery, is a dazzling journey through the vast continent that is Neurosurgery and Radiosurgery, a journey that began in the 1980s and continues to this day. He is a world-renowned authority in this field.
In his research work, he has received awards such as the “Comparative study of ventriculoperitoneal and lumboperitoneal shunts in normal-pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) in adults,” awarded as the best paper at the Congress.
He is also responsible for the work “Radiosurgery: Fundamentals, Technological Advances, Indications, and Results,” published in collaboration with the Complutense University of Madrid.
The book, now in its second edition, features numerous professionals alongside Dr. Kita and is considered an essential text in the field.
Regarding his teaching work, Dr. Kita is the Director of the Master’s in Central Nervous System Radiosurgery at the Complutense University of Madrid for the sixth consecutive year (2017-2023), of the Radiosurgery School of SENEC, and holds the position of President of the Spanish Society of Neurosurgery.
In 2023, he also directs the 2nd edition of the “Radiosurgery School” course held in March in Granada, organized by SENEC, the Spanish Society of Neurosurgery.
His awards and recognitions are not limited to professionals. Dr. Kita has been awarded the Gold Medal of the Royal Academy of Medicine of Spain and the Commendation of the Order of Civil Merit. He also served as the Consul of Spain in Tirana for some time.
In 2023, he was unanimously appointed President of the SRS section of the EANS, European Society of Radiosurgery.
Academic Training of Dr. Kita Sallabanda
Like all medical specialists, he graduated in General Medicine and completed his residency in Neurosurgery in his home country and in Barcelona. He graduated with honors in Medicine.
During this period, he advanced his specialization, moving from Neurosurgery to Stereotactic Radiosurgery at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm.
Additionally, during these years he carried out academic research on Syringomyelia.
Dr. Kita Sallabanda’s academic training took place in different countries, providing him with a broader perspective and skills.
His professional journey during this time can be summarized as follows:
- Studies on Stereotactic, Functional Neurosurgery, and Radiosurgery at the Neurosurgery Department of Karolinska Institute, Stockholm (Sweden), September 1996 – December 1996.
- Academic work on Syringomyelia at the Neurosurgery Service of Bellvitge Hospital–University of Barcelona, Prof. Fabián Isamat, January 1994 – July 1994.
- Neurosurgery Resident, Volunteer Assistant, Neurosurgery Service, Bellvitge Hospital–University of Barcelona, Prof. Fabián Isamat, January 1992 – January 1994.
- Neurosurgery Resident, Neurosurgery University Clinic, Tirana, Albania, January 1989 – January 1992.
- Degree in General Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tirana, Albania, 1983.
Thesis, Doctorate, and Certifications in Dr. Kita Sallabanda’s CV
After completing his degree and specialization, Dr. Kita Sallabanda dedicated over three years to his doctoral thesis, successfully completing it with the thesis “Syringomyelia with Arnold Chiari: An Active Process?”
His professional career across multiple countries enriched his training and required adaptation to national regulations.
These certifications were successfully obtained, both academic and doctoral:
- Doctoral thesis studies, January 1994 – September 1996. Studies on Syringomyelia and Arnold Chiari, preparation for doctoral thesis defense. Mandatory exams completed.
- Doctorate: Doctor in Medical Sciences, University of Tirana, thesis title: Syringomyelia with Arnold Chiari: An Active Process? January 22, 1997.
- DOCTOR in MEDICINE and SURGERY, recognized by the Council of Universities, Ministry of Education and Science of Spain, equivalency of the University of Tirana degree to the Spanish title, April 22, 1999.
- Recognition of the General Medicine Degree from the University of Tirana as equivalent to the Spanish degree in Medicine and Surgery, March 10, 1993.
- Recognition of the Neurosurgery Specialist Title obtained in Albania as equivalent to the Spanish Specialist in Neurosurgery title, September 2013.
Courses and Congresses of Dr. Kita Sallabanda
Regarding courses and congresses, Dr. Kita Sallabanda has presented scientific papers, conferences, and moderated round tables on topics such as:
- Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery
- Radiosurgery
- Neuro-Oncology
- Spine Surgery
- Skull Base Surgery
- Hydrocephalus
- Vascular Neurosurgery
He has been the author of several reports and has participated in prestigious international congresses such as the AANS and CNS in the United States.
His contributions cover areas like spinal pathology, skull base surgery, neuro-oncology, and vascular neurosurgery, establishing him as an expert in the field of neurosurgery.
Dr. Kita Sallabanda continues to share his knowledge at international congresses, enhancing the advancement of neurosurgery worldwide.
Scientific Reports and Oral Communications of Dr. Kita Sallabanda
Dr. Kita Sallabanda has delivered numerous oral communications in scientific sessions, round tables, and courses on topics like stereotactic and functional neurosurgery, radiosurgery, and neuro-oncology.
Some notable oral communications include:
- Comparative Study of Ventriculoperitoneal and Lumboperitoneal Shunts in Adult Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH). Awarded as Best Paper at the Congress.
- Radiosurgery: Fundamentals, Technological Advances, Indications, and Results. Book published in collaboration with the Complutense University of Madrid.
- Participation in international congresses such as AANS and CNS, presenting papers on spinal pathology, skull base surgery, neuro-oncology, and vascular neurosurgery.
He has also collaborated on organizing national and international courses on radiosurgery and neurosurgery, contributing to the training of future specialists.
His experience and scientific production have positioned him as one of the most prominent neurosurgeons in Europe and the world.