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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe congress was organized by Prof. Dr. Gianluca Torregrossa and Prof. Dr. John Puskas, world-renowned authorities in the field. Dr. Milutinovi\u0107\u2019s presentation lasted three minutes, followed by direct questions from the expert jury\u2014enough to showcase both the idea and its solid scientific foundation. Other winners in different categories included Massimo Baudo from the USA and Dimitri Turliuk from Uzbekistan, demonstrating the high level of competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This achievement is another proof that hard work, knowledge, and dedication cannot go unnoticed. It also shows that recognition can be earned purely through merit, even on an international stage like New York.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr. Milutinovi\u0107\u2019s career path is unconventional by Serbian standards. After more than 15 years at the Institute for Cardiovascular Diseases \u201cDedinje,\u201d he received an invitation from the University Children\u2019s Clinic \u201cTir\u0161ova,\u201d at a time when he was handling the most complex clinical cases in his previous workplace, with limited opportunities for further professional development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The move, offering professional growth and new challenges, was a logical and responsible, yet difficult, decision. He credits his family and supportive colleagues at the new institution for easing the transition. Interestingly, Dr. Milutinovi\u0107 had faced sanctions and professional obstacles at his previous job because of this innovative surgical technique, illustrating the old saying that it is hardest to be a prophet in your own village.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- \u201cIt happened, and it\u2019s behind me. It wasn\u2019t easy for them either,\u201d he says with a smile. \u201cBut this experience taught me the value of remaining consistent and responsible, navigating the challenges of the surgical world. It also reminded me of the constant fatigue cardiac surgeons endure, something I have spoken about before. That is why it\u2019s important for colleagues to stay loyal to the well-being of patients and the development of surgical skills,\u201d Dr. Milutinovi\u0107 emphasized.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nAlthough modest about his achievement, Dr. Milutinovi\u0107 highlights that the innovative graft construction is not groundbreaking per se but is practically significant. It is the first time a combination of the internal thoracic artery and \u201cNo Touch\u201d saphenous vein graft has been used where all bypass vascularization is supplied by the internal thoracic artery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This approach, validated by coronary imaging, challenges established coronary surgery practices and opens new research possibilities and clinical horizons. It is especially useful when there are insufficient grafts, in minimally invasive coronary surgery (where proximal anastomoses to the aorta are most challenging), in patients with peripheral circulation issues, or calcified aortas, and can also be applied routinely for stenoses above 80% in coronary arteries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr. Milutinovi\u0107 initially conceived the idea accidentally during a miscalculation of graft length but decided to proceed, inspired by similar work using the radial artery by other successful surgeons (Dr. Zhan Mitrev from Skopje and Dr. \u017deljko Bojovi\u0107 from \u201cDedinje\u201d). This was the first case using a vein graft as a substrate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nDespite limited support from superiors, he successfully performed this graft construction ten times with good outcomes. His innovative approach has now been internationally recognized, earning him first prize in exceptional competition. Dr. Milutinovi\u0107 also received a monetary award and an invitation to collaborate with colleagues from Japan and South Korea, where coronary surgery techniques are highly advanced and supported by numerous studies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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