The International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO) world congress 2024

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Metabolic Bariatric Procedures:

The congress will delve into various metabolic bariatric procedures, including:

Sleeve Gastrectomy

Gastric Bypass Procedures (such as RYGB and OAGB)

Duodenal Switch Procedures (including SADI-S Sleeve+ and other intestinal procedures)

Robotic Metabolic Bariatric Surgery

HCPs can learn about the latest advancements, techniques, and outcomes in these procedures, which play a crucial role in managing obesity-related health conditions.

Complications Management:

Sessions will cover surgical and non-surgical approaches to managing complications related to bariatric surgery.

Topics include:

Surgical Management of Complications

Psychological and Nutritional Management of Complications

Endoscopic and Radiological Management of Complications

Handling Recurrent Weight Gain and Suboptimal Weight Loss After Surgery

HCPs can gain practical insights to enhance patient care and optimize outcomes.

Revisional Metabolic Bariatric Surgery:

Diagnostic pathways and strategies for revisional surgery will be discussed.

HCPs can explore approaches to address recurrent weight gain, suboptimal weight loss, and complications after initial bariatric procedures.

Indications for Metabolic Bariatric Surgery:

Sessions will focus on specific indications, including:

Cardiovascular Risk and Metabolic Bariatric Surgery

Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) and Metabolic Bariatric Surgery

Sleep Apnea and Metabolic Bariatric Surgery

HCPs can understand when and how to recommend surgery based on individual patient profiles.

Abstracts and Research:

The congress features abstracts covering cutting-edge research, clinical trials, and case studies.

HCPs can access novel findings, evidence-based practices, and emerging trends.