OSSANZ Conference 2007

Program Overview

Conference Theme "Changing Shape of Obesity Surgery"

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Program highlights – Thursday and Friday:

	Dr Alan Wittgrove Dr. Wittgrove pioneered the laparoscopic approach of gastric bypass surgery, performing the first laparoscopic gastric bypass as primary surgeon in the world, in 1993. He and his program have performed over five-thousand bariatric procedures.
	Professor Wei-Jei Lee A leading gastric bypass surgeon and Professor of Surgery at National Taiwan University, Professor Lee leads in the development and diversity of bariatric surgery in Taiwan. Performing a broad range of surgical procedures, Dr Lee will talk about his lap mini-gastric bypass results and adapting the procedure for people with different body weights.
	Susan Colles Ms Susan Colles is an experienced dietician who is currently completing a PhD at the Monash University Centre for Obesity Research and Education. Her doctoral thesis has explored eating patterns associated with obesity and psychological distress. In particular Susie’s work has focussed on pre- and post-operative dietary and behavioural management of the bariatric surgery patient.

Topics of Interest Include: Bariatric Science – presenting the latest developments and fi ndings in research on bariatric surgery and mortality, obesity and cancer, diversionary surgery, the metabolic syndrome and more.

Medico – Legal – Join us for a 'real life' hypothetical session with a mixed panel of Experts on medicolegal issues relating to Bariatric Surgery

Allied health – Hear from leaders in the development in allied health programs and engage in the latest research into physiological vs psychological factors contributing to obesity.

New techniques – Adjustable intragastric balloon – is this the answer for an endoscopic approach? Vagal Blockade for Obesity Control -is this the approach of the future? Engage in the debate about Lap Sleeve Gastrectomy as we hear perspectives from both local and international speakers.

Master Classes – What not to do! Join the experts via panel discussions and instructional videos to learn about the pitfalls of revisional bariatric surgery.

Failure in weight loss surgery – All procedures have patients who do not lose as much weight as expected. But should this be the definition of Failure? This session looks at the definitions of “failure”, with eminent speakers contributing to the reasons with the various procedures.

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