7th Annual Association for Bariatric Endoscopy (ABE) Meeting: Comprehensive Care of the Patient with Obesity – Endoscopy and Beyond!

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The 7th Annual Association for Bariatric Endoscopy (ABE) Course, titled "Comprehensive Care of the Patient with Obesity- Endoscopy and Beyond!", will take place on Friday, May 20, 2022, from 1:00pm to 5:00pm PDT. The course aims to provide an overview of current and future endoscopic bariatric therapies and their role in optimizing patient care. It will also focus on the impact of weight management during the COVID-19 era and the influence of social media and education. The course will cover the latest and upcoming endoscopic bariatric devices and techniques, as well as updates in surgical intervention.<br /><br />The course will be directed by Dr. Asmeen Bhatt, Dr. Salvatore Docimo Jr., and Dr. Rabindra R. Watson, with invited faculty members including Dr. Austin Chiang, Dr. Lionel D'Souza, Dr. Manoel Galvao Neto, Dr. Pichamol Jirapinyo, Dr. Lalita Khaodhiar, Lauren Kort, Dr. Vivek Kumbhari, Dr. Rahul Pannala, Dr. Aurora D. Pryor, Dr. Reem Sharaiha, Dr. Shelby A. Sullivan, Dr. Christopher Thompson, and Dr. Erik Wilson.<br /><br />The agenda for the course includes three sessions. The first session, "Trend Watching: The Current Landscape," will cover topics such as managing obese patients during the COVID-19 era, latest trends and evidence in diet and nutrition for obesity management, education on obesity curriculum and training options, and the use of technology in weight loss. The second session, "The Skinny on Endoscopic Bariatric Practice," will discuss the business side of endoscopic bariatric therapies, combination therapy with medication, the future of gastric and small bowel therapies, and tips and tricks for complicated procedures. The third session, "Scalpel to Scope," will focus on optimizing collaboration between gastroenterology and surgery, addressing obesity in adolescents, the latest advancements in weight loss surgeries, and anti-reflux procedures with bariatric surgery and endoscopic therapies.<br /><br />The course will conclude with closing remarks from Dr. Asmeen Bhatt, Dr. Salvatore Docimo Jr., and Dr. Rabindra R. Watson.

Keywords

Association for Bariatric Endoscopy

Comprehensive Care

Patient with Obesity

Endoscopy

COVID-19 era

Social media

Education

Endoscopic bariatric therapies

Weight management

Surgical intervention