Pre-Congress Courses
Join us for our Pre-Congress Courses and delve into the latest advancements in the field.
These workshops offer valuable insights and practical guidance
that will enhance your practice and improve patient outcomes.
Endoscopic MBS - Hands-On Workshop
Overview
This hands-on course is designed to provide comprehensive training in advanced endoscopic bariatric techniques. Participants will have the opportunity to learn and practice various endoscopic procedures, including Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG), Transoral Outlet Reduction (TORe), management of post-bariatric fistulas, and intragastric balloon placement and removal. The course will feature educational sessions and hands-on training on animal tissue simulation models.
* Hands-on training: The second part of the day (from 13:30 to 16:30). Places are limited to 21 participants, register as soon as possible to secure your spot.
Directors
Date
Aayed Alqahtani
Saudi Arabia
Mousa Khoursheed
Kuwait
Revisional Surgery and Complications in MBS
Overview
The Middle East and North Africa have seen a rise in severe obesity, leading to an increase in bariatric procedures, complications, and revision surgeries. This has highlighted the need for more young surgeons skilled in bariatric and metabolic surgery.
Our Pre-Congress workshop focuses on common bariatric procedures in the MENA chapter, such as sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, gastric banding, and revision surgeries. Led by expert bariatric surgeons from the region and other IFSO countries, the course covers standard procedures, complication prevention, and selecting the right revisional procedure. Participants will gain insights into guidelines, clinical pathways, and management of bariatric surgery and revisions.
We strongly recommend young bariatric surgeons to attend this course to enhance their knowledge and confidence, ultimately improving patient care and outcomes in the field.
Directors
Date
Alaa Abbas
Egypt
Khalid Mirza
KSA
Hypoabsorptive MBS Procedures
Overview
50 percent of patients who underwent restrictive MBS will have weight recurrence within 5 years. Adding hypoabsorptive procedure may be the best revisional procedure for this type of weight recurrence.
The commonly used hypoabsorptive procedures in our region will be addressed in this workshop focusing on its history, mechanisms of action, technique, and complications.
Join us for an in-depth exploration and discussion with the masters to get the best knowledge in hypoabsorptive surgery.
Directors
Date
Ashraf Haddad
Jordan
Hayssam Fawal
Lebanon