Innovative Techniques in Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery

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1 Course Program April 25 th -26 th, 2017 Innovative Techniques in Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery Sharjah Surgical Institute, UAE Upcoming Similar courses May 24 th -25 th (2017) September 25 th -26 th (2017) November 20 th 21 st (2017) February 27 th 28 th (2018)

2 Course Overview This two days course will include comprehensive theoretical and practical sessions on Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery and Obesity Medicine. The sessions will help the participant to develop advanced knowledge on Patient Selection, preparations, Indications, patient Positioning, OR setup, Anatomy & Surgical Techniques Explanation, Suturing Training as well as Tips & Tricks. In addition, the faculty will highlight the Nutritional Diet for Bariatric patients and the difference between the Surgical and Medical reasons for postoperative Bariatric surgery failures. Faculty Course Director Prof. Karl A. Miller MD, FACS, FASMBS Associate Professor of Surgery - CMO Speakers and Instructors Dr. Safwan Taha Medical Director & Chief Surgeon, Consultant General, Lap. & Bariatric Surgeon Al Noor Hospital, Air Port Road, Abu Dhabi, UAE Dr. Abdulrahman Al Numeri Director, Bariatric & Metabolic Institute (BMI) Abu Dhabi, UAE Dr. Aayed Al Qahtani Director, King Saud University Obesity Chair Professor and Consultant of minimally invasive and obesity surgery College of Medicine, King Saud University Dr. Nadia Ahmad, MD Obesity Medicine, MD Kiram Tbayli Clinical Dietician and Regional Head at VLCC Nutrition Delegate Criteria Bariatric Surgeons who aim to enhance their skills & knowledge in terms of preoperative investigations, handling complications and postoperative care. In addition to surgeons who are interested in integrating the Science of Obesity Medicine in their Practice. Course Capacity The seats are limited to 12 candidates.

3 Registration 2870$ per participant including Hotel accommodation for 3 nights, Transportation and Dinner and excluding flights. IFSO Members are entitled to 5 % reduced registration fees. Agenda Day 1 April 25 th, :15 Meeting in the Lobby to Depart to SSI ALL 08:00 Welcome & Registration ALL 08:15 Introduction and Course Objectives Karl Miller 08:30 Technical Aspects & Anastomotic techniques in LGP (Roux En-Y GB Vs. OA GB) Abdulrahman Numeiri 09:30 Advanced techniques in managing Complications in Bariatric Surgery Safwan Taha 10:30 Break 11:00 Pre-operative expectations and post-operative nutritional Diet for Bariatric Patients. Diet. Kiram Tbayli 12:00 Redo procedures: Lessons Learnt and pitfalls Prof. Miller 13:00 Lunch 14:00 Animal Lab on animal stations Positioning, Trocars placement, Anastomosis, stapling Dr. Miller, Dr. Safwan Dr. Numeiri, Dr. Qahtani 17:30 Key takeaways 18:00 Close and Adjourn

4 Day 2 April 26 th, :15 Meeting at the lobby to depart to SSI ALL 08:00 Introduction & Day Objectives Karl Miller 08:30 The Science of Obesity: What should be known about Obesity? Dr. Nadia Ahmed 09:30 Revision Surgery & Preventing Complications Dr. Aayed Al Qahtani 10:15 Break All 10:30 Overview on Failure in Bariatric Surgery Dr. Karl Miller 11:30 Surgical Vs. Medical reasons for Bariatric Surgery Failure Dr. Nadia Ahmed 12:00 Lunch 13:00 Animal Lab on animal stations Positioning, Trocars placement, Anastomosis, stapling Dr. Miller & Dr.Safwan, Dr. Qahtani, Dr. Numeiri 17:00 Evaluation Forms and Key takeways 17:30 Close and Adjourn

5 Venue Sharjah Surgical Institute Located within the University of Sharjah Clinical and Surgical Training Center, the Sharjah Surgical Institute is fully equipped for all kinds of surgical trainings that require animals and cadavers as well as laparoscopic simulations. The Cadaveric Operations that take place include but are not limited to joints, ear surgeries, Neuro/Cranial, orthopedic and more. This facility compliments the training itself and adds a great benefit to trainees, offering hands on experience that is hard to find elsewhere. Click here for more information about the courses held at SSI. You can also have a virtual Tour about the SSI facility by clicking on the below links: CME Hours: This course will entitle you to earn 9 CME hours. The University of Sharjah Clinical and Surgical Training Center is a leading center for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in the Middle East. The center is accredited provider of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) by UAE Health Authorities commensurate with the length and quality of courses. Click here for more information about the Continued Professional Development at SSI Course Organizer Faysal Abdelmajid Professional Education Manager Middle East, Egypt & Pakistan M fabdelma@its.jnj.com