International
Pain Management
Day 2026

October 16, 2026
The second Metrum Cryoflex global event dedicated to pain management.
World-renowned experts, representatives of foundations, and public health institutions will meet online to jointly reflect on the role of cryoanalgesia in chronic and postoperative pain management — responding to one of the most critical challenges of modern medicine.
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PAIN IS A CHALLENGE OF 21ST-CENTURY MEDICINE

Pain remains one of the greatest challenges of modern medicine — a widespread and complex issue that requires innovative, effective, and safe therapeutic solutions.

Pain is not merely a symptom of a disease. It is a multidimensional experience that affects patients' physical, mental, and social functioning. In light of an aging society, a growing number of patients with chronic and oncological diseases, and the global need for a more responsible approach to opioid therapy, a fresh perspective on the future of pain management is essential.

The year 2026 represents another step in transforming the approach to pain therapy — moving from symptom control to comprehensive management of patients' quality of life. Minimally invasive methods that combine efficacy, safety, and the ability to return to daily activities faster are gaining increasing importance. On October 16, 2026, the second edition of the international event dedicated to the future of pain management and the role of innovative therapeutic methods — with a special focus on cryoanalgesia in modern clinical practice — will take place.
Following the success of the first edition, the event will once again bring together experts, physicians, and specialists from various medical fields, creating a platform for sharing knowledge and experiences, as well as discussing future directions in contemporary pain therapy. Together, we are building new standards in pain management — more effective, safer, and focused on what matters most: improving patients' quality of life.
WORLD-RENOWNED AUTHORITIES
Key foundation representatives and key opinion leaders across multiple specialties — ranging from anesthesiology, thoracic surgery, and pediatric surgery to neurology and pain medicine — will gather on the virtual stage.

Representatives from foundations and scientific societies will also participate, giving the discussions both a clinical and systemic perspective.

Sławomir Zacha

MD, DSc

A specialist in orthopaedics and traumatology and Head of the Department of Paediatric Orthopaedics and Traumatology at Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin. His clinical practice focuses primarily on the treatment of scoliosis and congenital chest wall deformities in children and adolescents. He is the author and co-author of numerous scientific publications and an active speaker at national and international conferences. His research and clinical interests also include the use of cryoanalgesia for the management of postoperative pain, which he was the first in Poland to apply intraoperatively in paediatric patients.

Prof. Jowita Biernawska

MD, DSc

A specialist in anesthesiology and intensive care, affiliated with the Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care at University Clinical Hospital No. 1 of Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin and with Pomeranian Medical University. Her scientific and clinical work focuses on perioperative care, anesthesia safety, pain management, and the use of multimodal analgesia. A particular area of her interest also includes cryoanalgesia and the development of modern methods for acute and chronic pain management. She is the author and co-author of numerous scientific publications and a member of Polish and international scientific societies.

Matías Nicolás

MD

A thoracic surgeon with over 15 years of experience in minimally invasive surgery. His main areas of expertise include VATS, robotic surgery, intercostal nerve cryoanalgesia, and the surgical management of chest wall deformities, including pectus excavatum. He is a certified da Vinci Xi robotic surgical system operator, as well as a lecturer and instructor at international VATS surgery courses. He is the author of scientific publications on thoracic surgery and cryoanalgesia and a member of international scientific societies.

Robert Chudzik

MD, PhD

A thoracic surgeon and Assistant Professor at the Department and Clinic of Thoracic Surgery at the Medical University of Lublin. His clinical practice focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the lungs, pleura, and mediastinum, as well as chest trauma and chest wall deformities. His particular areas of interest include minimally invasive VATS and RATS techniques and the use of cryoanalgesia for the management of postoperative pain. He actively participates in training programmes and scientific events dedicated to advances in modern thoracic surgery.

Róbert Rapčan

MD, FIPP, MBA, PhD

Medical Director of the EuroPainClinics network and an internationally recognised specialist in interventional pain medicine, with particular expertise in minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques for the treatment of spinal pain. In 2013, he became the first physician in Slovakia to obtain the FIPP (Fellow of Interventional Pain Practice) certification, and since 2016, he has served as an examiner for the international FIPP examinations. His areas of interest also include regenerative medicine and advanced approaches to the management of chronic pain. He is President of the Slovak Society of Interventional Pain Medicine and the author and co-author of numerous scientific publications.

Leszek Urbańczak

MD, CIPS

A specialist in anesthesiology and intensive care and a pain medicine physician with over 20 years of clinical experience. He specializes in interventional pain management, particularly in procedures performed under ultrasound guidance. He holds the Certified Interventional Pain Sonologist (CIPS) certification and Pain School International qualifications. He combines hospital work with private practice at "Live no pain" in Zielona Góra, where he uses minimally invasive and ultrasound-guided methods of pain management. He is a member of, among others, the World Institute of Pain and the International Society for Ultrasound Guided Cryoneurolysis.

Agnes Stogicza

MD, FIPP, CIPS, ASRA-PMUC

A certified anaesthesiologist and pain medicine physician with 20 years of experience in interventional pain management. She currently specialises in interventional management of chronic pain and anaesthesiology at PSI PAIN CLINIC in Budapest, and also teaches pain medicine at the University of Szeged.

Vinod Dasa

MD

An orthopaedic surgeon with expertise in joint arthroplasty, knee disorders, and sports medicine. He completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at SUNY Buffalo and a fellowship in sports medicine and joint arthroplasty at the Insall Scott Kelly Institute in New York City. He is a pioneer in opioid-free, outpatient total knee arthroplasty and the use of advanced technologies in orthopaedic surgery.

Prof. Iwona
Sarzyńska-Długosz

MD, DSc

A specialist in neurology, physical and rehabilitation medicine, and pain medicine, affiliated with the Institute of Psychiatry and Neurology in Warsaw. Her clinical and research interests include neurorehabilitation, cerebrovascular diseases, and nutritional management of neurological patients. She is the author and co-author of numerous scientific publications and conference presentations. She has contributed to the development of guidelines on stroke management, post-stroke nutrition, and the diagnosis and treatment of multiple sclerosis. She is actively involved in Polish and European scientific societies and collaborates with organisations supporting people with neurological conditions.

José Pereira

MD

A specialist in physical and rehabilitation medicine with experience in neurorehabilitation, musculoskeletal rehabilitation, and ultrasound diagnostics and ultrasound-guided procedures. His areas of interest also include vestibular and balance rehabilitation, neurourology, pelvic floor rehabilitation, and the application of advanced technologies in rehabilitation and neuroscience.

Agenda

We kindly inform you that all lectures within the online conference will be conducted in English.
Event times are given in Central European Summer Time (CEST).

12:00 - 12:15

Metrum

Opening speech

Moderator:Monika MilewskaHead of Marketing

12:15 - 12:30

Metrum

Interview with Wiesław Brojek, the owner

12:30 - 13:00

Sławomir Zacha MD, DSc

Prof. Jowita Biernawska MD, DSc

No. 1

Small patients, smart solutions. Surgical innovation and perioperative care in the NUSS procedure

Moderator:Małgorzata PawłowskaHead of Events

13:00 - 13:10

Metrum

Small patients' and their parents' testimonials. Videos

13:10 - 13:40

Matías Nicolás MD

Robert Chudzik MD, PhD

No. 2

Small incisions, big breakthroughs. Minimally invasive techniques and modern perioperative recovery

Moderator:Mateusz MajsakMedical Specialist

13:40 - 13:45

Metrum

What does pain mean to you? Videos

13:45 - 14:15

Róbert Rapčan MD, FIPP, MBA, PhD

Leszek Urbańczak MD, CIPS

No. 3

The spine frontier. Minimally invasive, regenerative, and ultrasound-guided approaches

Moderator:Michał StępniakExport Sales Director

14:15 - 14:45

Agnes Stogicza MD, FIPP, CIPS, ASRA-PMUC

Vinod Dasa MD

No. 4

One knee, two stories. Managing pain across the full patient journey — from osteoarthritis to arthroplasty

Moderator:Agata JamesKey Account Manager

14:50 - 15:00

Break

15:00 - 15:30

Prof. Iwona Sarzyńska-Długosz MD, DSc

José Pereira MD

No. 5

Silencing the nerve: cryo vs. toxin – botulinum toxin and cryoneurolysis compared

Moderator:Beata SviantickaMedical Specialist

15:30 - 15:35

Metrum

Spasticity patients testimonials videos

15:35 - 15:45

Metrum

What we do

Moderator:Edmund KiełbasaMedical Director

15:45 - 16:00

Metrum

Closing speech

Moderator:Piotr FicCEO

16:00 - 16:10

Metrum

Closing speech

Moderator:Monika MilewskaHead of Marketing

We kindly inform you that the agenda and schedule are subject to change until 16 October, and participants will be kept informed of any updates.
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Our speakers are practising physicians who may occasionally be unexpectedly called away to provide urgent medical care. We appreciate your understanding and support for their important work.
All presentations will be recorded and made available to participants after the event.

OVER 4 HOURS OF INTENSIVE DEBATE AND EXPERIENCE SHARING

Why should you attend?

This year's edition continues the international dialogue initiated on the future of pain management and the role of modern, minimally invasive therapeutic methods. At the heart of the event will once again be the development and future of cryoanalgesia and cryosurgery in clinical practice. It is a space for sharing knowledge, experience, and discussing the efficacy, safety, and role of innovative methods within modern pain treatment algorithms.

During this edition, we will expand upon previous discussions by presenting the latest clinical experiences, new application areas for cryoanalgesia, and development directions in modern pain therapy. This won't just be a series of lectures, but another stage in a global conversation among experts on how pain management is evolving and what new possibilities innovative technologies offer us.

FROM PAIN CONTROL TO RESTORING QUALITY OF LIFE

The goal of the event is not to promote technology, but to create a space for reflection: on how to treat pain effectively, safely, and ethically.

We address not only the reduction of physical suffering, but also restoring patients' ability to work, participate in social life, engage in physical activity, and achieve faster recovery following surgery or injury.

Take part in the second edition
of International Pain Management Day 2026!

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For over three decades, Metrum Cryoflex has been developing low-temperature technologies to support doctors and their patients in the effective fight against pain.

International Pain Management Day is a scientific and social initiative — a voice in the discussion with the potential to transform the future of pain management worldwide.

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