IOS Webinar: First IOS-TROGSS Joint Webinar

The Experts' Roundtable: Robotic Bariatric Surgery - A Critical Assessment

A Robotic Theater Production by TROGSS and IOS (International Obesity Society)

A High-Level and Evidence-Based Discussion by Master Educators on Why Robotic Bariatric Surgery Matters

The webinar will be held on SurgeOn . You can download the App via https://surgeonapp.com. The App may be accessed through a web browser on a computer, or as a mobile application downloaded from the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store for compatible mobile devices.

Saturday 28 Feb, 2026

6 AM NV

8 AM TX

2 PM UK

3 PM CET

10 PM China

Chairs:

Dr. Wah Yang

Prof./Dr. Rodolfo J. Oviedo

Moderators:

Prof./Dr. Safwan Taha

Dr. Junmei Wu

Mr. Andrew Robertson

Speakers:

Lecture 1

Prof. Mahir Ozmen:

The Evidence Speaks: Does Robotic Surgery Deliver Superior Long-Term Outcomes in Bariatrics?

Lecture 2

Prof. Alexander Ayzengart:

The Billion-Dollar Question: Can We Justify the Cost of Robotic Bariatric Surgery in an Era of Value-Based Care in Obesity Treatment?

Lecture 3

Dr. Adel Abou-Mrad:

The Augmented Surgeon: Is Robotics the Essential Platform for the Next Decade of Innovation in Obesity Care?

The three topics are structured in a progressive sequence: Clinical Evidence (Current Reality), Economic Value (Core Controversy) and Future Potential (Solutions/New Dimensions).