Thursday 27th February 2025

Thursday, 27 February 2025

12:30 pm - 1:00 pm  - Registration and Coffee

1:00 pm - 1:50 pm - Exhibition and Networking

Day 1: Afternoon, Session 1 (1:50 pm - 3:45 pm)

Innovations and Best Practices in Bariatric Surgery

Moderators:

Davit Sargsyan, MD, PhD, FEBS, FACS, FASMBS, Senior Consultant, National Bariatric Center (NBC), Qatar Metabolic Institute (QMI), Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC)

Abdul Azim Abdul Wahab Hussain, MD, Senior Consultant Surgeon, Head of General Surgery, Chief of Medical Staff, Al-Ahil Hospital

1:50 pm - 2:15 pm

Recent Advances in Bariatric Surgery 

Moataz Bashah, MD, FACS, FASMBS Director, NBC, QMI, HMC

Learning Objective: By the end of the session, the attendees will be able to identify and evaluate the latest trends in bariatric surgery including innovative techniques and best practices.

2:15 pm - 3:00 pm

Bariatric Metabolic Ileal Surgery - The Madrid Experience

Antonio J. Torres, MD, PhD., FACS, FASMBS, Professor of Surgery, Complutense University of Madrid, Chief of the General and Digestive Surgery Service, Clínico San Carlos Hospital, Madrid, Spain

Learning Objective: By the end of the session, the attendees will be able to evaluate the latest developments in bariatric metabolic illeal surgery as practiced internationally.

3:00 pm - 3:25 pm

Emerging Trends in Obesity Medication

Mohamed ElSherif, MD, PhD, Consultant, NBC, QMI

Learning Objective: By the end of the session, the attendees will be able to assess the efficacy and safety of emerging medications for obesity management.

3:25 pm - 3:45 pm

Q&A Session facilitated by moderators (20 mins)

3: 5 pm - 4:00 pm

Tea and Prayer Break

Day 1: Afternoon, Session 2 (4:00 pm - 6: 00 pm)

Medical and Holistic Strategies for Obesity Management and Diabetes Remission

Moderators:

Wahiba Elhag, MD, Bariatric Fellowship Program Director, National Bariatric Center (NBC), QMI, HMC

Wajiha Abuhelaiqa, MD, Senior Consultant, National Obesity Treatment Center (NOTC), QMI, HMC

Mohamad Al Emadi, MD, Senior Consultant, Bariatric & General Surgery, Al Emadi Hospital

4:00 pm - 4:25 pm

Holistic Approaches to Obesity Treatment

Buthaina Alowinati, MD, FACE, Director, NOTC, QMI

Learning Objective: By the end of the session, the attendees will be able to evaluate the role of holistic approaches in clinical practice towards improving patient outcomes in obesity management.

4:25 pm - 4:50 pm

Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS): The Qatar Bariatric Experience

Kassim Alanee, MD, Senior Consultant, Anesthesia, NBC, QMI, HMC

Learning Objective: By the end of the session, the attendees will be able to identify the impact of ERAS protocols on patient outcomes in the context of Qatar's bariatric surgery experience.

4:50 pm - 5:35 pm

Diabetes Remission through Weight Reduction - The Joslin Experience

Osama Hamdy, MD, PhD, FACE, Associate Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Medical Director, Obesity Clinical Program, Joslin Diabetes Center, Boston MA, USA

Learning Objective: By the end of the session, the attendees will be able to evaluate the Joslin Diabetes Center's approach to achieving diabetes remission through weight loss, including specific interventions and protocols.

5:35 pm - 6:00 pm

Q&A Session facilitated by moderators (20 mins)

Day Wrap Up