Day 2: Morning, Session 1 (9:15 am - 11:40 am)
Advances and Considerations in Bariatric Surgery and Metabolic Health
Moderators:
Radwan Kassir, MD,
PhD, HDR, Professor of Surgery, The View Hospital
Sama Al-Juboori, MD, Consultant, National Bariatric Center (NBC), Qatar Metabolic Institute (QMI), Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC)
Mohamad Rizwan, MD, Consultant, National Bariatric Center (NBC), Qatar Metabolic Institute (QMI, Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC)
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9:15 am - 9:40 am
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New Approaches to Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery
Jassim Fakhro, MD, Senior Consultant, The View Hospital
Learning Objective: By the end of the session, the attendees will be able to evaluate new and emerging laparoscopic techniques in bariatric surgery.
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9: 40 am - 10:05 am
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Bariatric Metabolic Surgery Versus GLP1
Davit Sargsyan, MD, PhD, FEBS, FACS, FASMBS, Senior Consultant, NBC, QMI, HMC
Learning Objective: By the end of the session, the attendees will be able to evaluate the efficacy of these treatment modalities in obesity management.
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10:05 am - 10:30 am
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Medical Approaches to Recurrent Weight Gain Post-Bariatric Surgery
Wahiba Elhag, MD, Bariatric Fellowship Program Director, NBC, QMI, HMC
Learning Objective: By the end of the session, the attendees will be able to evaluate the causes and management of recurrent weight regain following bariatric surgery.
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10:30 am - 10:55 am
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Medical Consequences of Bariatric Surgery
Turkis Faris Al-Ahbabi, MD, Associate Consultant, NBC, QMI, HMC
Learning Objective: By the end of the session, the attendees will be able to identify and evaluate the medical consequences of bariatric surgery.
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10:55 am - 11:20 am
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Obesity and Metabolic-Associated Fatty Liver Disease (MAFLD)
Marwa Mokhtar, MD, Consultant, NOTC, QMI, HMC
Learning Objective: By the end of the session, the attendees will be able to articulate the clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management of MAFLD in obesity.
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11:20 am - 11:40 am
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Q&A Session facilitated by moderators (20 mins)
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11:40 am - 12:40 am
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Friday Prayer Arranged on Site and Lunch
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12:40 am - 1:00 pm
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Exhibition and Networking
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Day 2: Afternoon, Session 2 (1:00 pm - 2:55 pm)
Innovations in Surgical and Non-Surgical Weight Management
Moderators:
Nisreen Rizgalla, MD, Consultant, National Bariatric Center (NBC), Qatar Metabolic Institute (QMI), Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC)
Yasmin Ibrahim, MD, Specialist, National Bariatric Center (NBC), Qatar Metabolic Institute (QMI), Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC)
Mashood Siddique, MD, Consultant, National Obesity Treatment Center (NOTC), Qatar Metabolic Institute (QMI), Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC)
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1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
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Robotic One Anastomosis Gastric Bypass (ROAGB)
Billy Helmuth, MD, FASMBS, Director of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery, Ventura Advanced Surgical Associates, Ventura, California, USA
Learning Objective: By the end of the session, the attendees will be able to identify and evaluate the role of ROAGB in bariatric surgical practice.
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1:45 pm - 2:10 pm
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The HMC Experience in Endo-Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG)
Nasrein Elkomy, MD, Associate Consultant, Gastroenterology, HMC
Learning Objective: By the end of the session, the attendees will be able to evaluate management of ESG based on experience from HMC.
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2:10 pm - 2:35 pm
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The Nutritionist’s Role in Weight Management
Sahar Al-Shamari, BSc, HUN, MPH, Head Dietician, QMI, HMC
Learning Objective: By the end of the session, the attendees will be able to describe the role of a nutritionist in weight management and assess the different strategies used to promote better patient outcomes.
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2:35 pm - 2:55 pm
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Q&A Session facilitated by moderators (20 mins)
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Day 2: Afternoon, Session 3 (2:55 pm - 5:00 pm)
Comprehensive Strategies for Childhood and Adolescent Obesity Management
Moderators:
Wahiba Elhag, MD, Bariatric Fellowship Program Director, National Bariatric Center (NBC), QMI, HMC
Tariq Chukir, MD, Consultant, National Obesity Treatment Center (NOTC), Qatar Metabolic Institute (QMI), Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) and Sidra Medicine
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2:55 pm - 3:20 pm
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Medical Management of Obesity in Paediatrics
Hajar Dualeh, MD, Hospitalist, Sidra Medicine
Learning Objective: By the end of the session, the attendees will be able to evaluate the efficacy of medical approaches towards the management of obesity in children.
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3:20 pm - 3:45 pm
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Medical Management of Obesity in Adolescents: The NOTC Experience
Noor Suleiman, MD, Consultant, NOTC, QMI, HMC
Learning Objective: By the end of the session, the attendees will be able to evaluate the efficacy of medical approaches towards the management of obesity in adolescents.
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3:45 pm - 4:10 pm
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Surgical Management of Obesity in Children and Adolescents
Nisreen Rizgalla, MD, Consultant, NBC, QMI, HMC
Learning Objective: By the end of the session, the attendees will be able to articulate the surgical techniques and post-operative care of children and adolescents in the management of obesity.
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4:10 pm - 4:40 pm
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Panel Discussion: Management of Obesity in Children and Adolescents
Hajar Dualeh, MD, Hospitalist, Sidra Medicine
Noor Suleiman, MD, Consultant, NOTC, QMI, HMC
Nisreen Rizgalla, Consultant, NBC, QMI, HMC
Nathalie Farpour-Lambert, Head of the Global Obesity Program, University Hospitals of Geneva, Switzerland
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4:40 pm - 5:00 pm
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Closing Remarks
Moataz Bashah, MD, FASMBS, FACS, Chair of the 4th QIMBS 2025
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