Pre-Congress Course of TICOM & IOS 2026 Chengdu:
International Obesity Society -Tianfu Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Specialist Training Program
Date: 30th July, 2026 (Pre-Congress Day before IOS 2026 Chengdu)
Location: The Third People's Hospital of Chengdu / Designated Training Facilities
08:00-09:30 Guided Tour - Outpatient Department and Inpatient Ward
The Third People's Hospital of Chengdu
09:30-12:30 Live Surgery Observation (Theater Viewing)
Hospital Operating Theater
12:30-13:00 Interactive Q&A Session with Surgical Team
Hospital Conference Room
13:00-14:00 Lunch Break (Provided on-site)
14:00-17:00 Hands-On Animal Wet-Lab (Experimental Surgical Procedures on Porcine Models)
Animal Lab Facility
• Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy
• Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (LRYGB)
• Sleeve Gastrectomy with Transit Bipartition (SG-TB)
• Single Incision Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy SILSG
17:00-17:30 Certificate Presentation Ceremony
Conference Venue
Note to Participants:
• Please wear appropriate surgical attire for the observation and hands-on sessions.
• Transportation between the hospital and the main conference venue will be arranged.
• A light lunch and refreshments will be provided during the break.
• Details are subject to change and will be announced on-site.
On or before 25th July 2026 (Early Bird):
A cancellation charge of USD 60.00 will be applicable for any cancellation made on or before 25 July 2026. No refund will be applicable for cancellations after the date.