#كلمة_رئيس_الجمعية_السعودية_لطب_وجراحة_السمنة #البروفيسور_عائض_القحطانيوالذي ركز فيها على مسؤوليتنا تجاه علاج أكبر مشكلة تواجه القطاع الصحي في العالم و هو الوباء الأول المهدد لصحة الانسان (السمنة) و أشار بأنها تقتل 2.8 مليونين وثمانمائة ألف شخص سنوياً حول العالم

وتكلف الاقتصاد السعودي 100 مائة مليار ريال سنويا وتتسبب في العديد من الأمراض منها السكري و ارتفاع ضغط الدم وآلام المفاصل، بالإضافة إلى العقم بسنبة تصل إلى 30% . لهذا يجب علينا أن نقف معاً كشخص واحد لمكافحة هذا الوباء والحد من انتشاره.

PASMBS IFSO MENAC (Middle East North Africa Chapter) Gulf Obesity Society International Bariatric Club ASMBS الدكتور عائض القحطاني Prof Aayed Alqahtani

FREE Pre-congress course at IFSO APC / OSSICON Meting Mumbai- February 20, 2025 Choose one workshop of your choice during the registration process. 🔗 Register now: ifsoapc2025.com 📚 View all courses: ifsoapc2025.com/pre-congress-c…

Join us Tomorrow! Our speakers and panelists will dive into the topic of 'Adolescents and Bariatric Surgery,' exploring the nutritional and psychological aspects, as well as the patient's perspective. 🔗 Register here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Endorsed online course: BARIAlink Academy Sessions 27th February 2025 5-7 pm CET More info: barialink.com

⏰The IFSO webinar on "Adolescents and Metabolic Bariatric Surgery" starts in 1 hour! Join us for this webinar on Adolescents and Bariatric Surgery, highlighting the importance of specialist support for adolescents and young adults Free registration: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

📽️IFSO Masters of MBS Academy: 👉"Robotic Single Anastomisis Duodenoileostomy - Sleeve (SADI-S)" by Dmytro M. Havaleshko Watch it now on: ifso.com/masters-of-mbs/ YouTube channel: youtube.com/channel/UCMjnR…

**OBSU: Recently published** ❔What is the impact of access to long-term support after #MBS? 📋 This survey with 211 patients showed that professional support from dietitians or psychologist was linked to improved nutritional outcomes. ➡️ link.springer.com/article/10.100…

Yes! A MBS master, indeed! Scott Shikora, MD, FACS, FASMBS Ricardo Cohen Anna Carolina Batista, MD Edo Aarts Springer Nature Springer Nature Surgery Deana (DEE-Nuh) Rodriguez

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The importance of integrated health support after metabolic and bariatric surgery

Global Launch of the Lancet Commission on Definition and Diagnostic Criteria of Clinical Obesity Have you missed the global launch of the Commission on Clinical Obesity? You can now watch it online at your convenience –access free! ➡️youtube.com/playlist?list=… Francesco Rubino

Next week @ IFSO APC Meeting Don’t miss it! ifsoapc2025.com

Definition and diagnostic criteria of #clinical #obesity thelancet.com/journals/landi… #FREE to read with registration (also FREE)

Ten-year RCT data show similar long-term weight loss outcomes for roux-en-y gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy, with fewer conversions and better reflux control favoring roux-en-y gastric bypass. ja.ma/3X55rkF

Breaking news!!! Congratulations to Ralph Peterli & colleagues from the SM-BOSS RCT on publishing their 10-year results comparing RYGB to SG JAMA Surgery RYGB > weight loss to SG > 10 years of follow-up, with better results for GERD. SG conversion 30%! pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39969869/

☕🎙️ A Coffee With... Join an interactive chat with IFSO President Ricardo Cohen as we dive into the hot topic: 🔥 "Combined Treatment: Surgery + Medications" 🔥 Come prepared with your questions and book your seat now! 📝 aischannel.com/coffee-with/ri…

📌SAVE THE DATE! "Between Faith and Physiology: Ramadan Fasting Post Metabolic Bariatric Surgery" March 25 at 7am EDT / 12pm CET Register here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…