COURSE OVERVIEW

The Endobariatric Symposium and Suturing Masterclass 2026 is designed to equip attending physicians with the essential knowledge and skills for performing endobariatric procedures and endoscopic suturing for both bariatric and non-bariatric surgeries. Day one will provide a comprehensive introduction to endobariatric procedures and endoscopic suturing, encompassing topics such as bariatric and non-bariatric endoscopic suturing applications, effective strategies for overcoming common challenges, advanced endoscopic suturing techniques, and valuable expert insights. Day two delves into advanced endobariatric and endoscopic suturing topics, including innovations in the field, successful implementation strategies, current trends, insights on establishing an endobariatric private practice, and best practices for implementing endobariatric programs. Led by experts in the field, both days feature immersive hands-on laboratory sessions, along with engaging didactic presentations with interactive question and answer sessions, live case broadcasts, and instructive video-based case studies. The hands-on laboratory provides the opportunity for realistic practice of skills and techniques necessary for proficiently performing endoscopic weight loss procedures, including Transoral Outlet Reduction (TORe) and Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG).

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

· Discuss the steps to build a successful endoscopic bariatric program at your institution.

· Discuss the currently available endoscopic procedures for weight loss.

· Identify the current and upcoming intragastric devices and techniques available.

· Examine endoscopic metabolic therapies that target the small bowel.

· Identify the management of adverse events associated with endoscopic bariatric procedures.

· Demonstrate the skills and techniques needed to confidently perform endoscopic weight loss procedures.

SYMPOSIUM HIGHLIGHTS

• Renowned Faculty

• Comprehensive Didactic Lectures

• Hands-On BioSkills Lab

• Low Faculty-To-Attendee Ratio

• Live ESG and TORe Procedures

• Perform a Complete ESG and TORe

*Please note, registration for this course will close on August 28, one month prior to the course date, to ensure adequate materials are prepared for all registered attendees.

COURSE DIRECTORS

Kambiz Kadkhodayan, MD

Program Director, Advanced Endoscopy Fellowship at the Center for Interventional Endoscopy at AdventHealth

Muhammad K. Hasan, MD

Medical Director, Center for Interventional Endoscopy at AdventHealth

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