IOS x MIS x TUGSS Joint Webinar | The Surgical Dilemma: How to Choose? Decoding the Algorithm Between Patient Phenotype and Procedure Mechanism

2026-10-19 23:02

Theme:

The Surgical Dilemma: How to Choose? Decoding the Algorithm Between Patient Phenotype and Procedure Mechanism


Organizers:

International Obesity Society (IOS)

Min‑invasive Surgery (MIS)

The Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery Society (TUGSS)


Free Registration:

https://www.oaepublish.com/webreviewer/mis.492


Time:

October 20, 2026
15:00 China | 10:00 Türkiye | 09:00 Germany & Switzerland | 08:00 UK


Chair

Prof. Arya M. Sharma

University of Alberta, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Canada.

Speaker(s)

Prof. Mehmet M. Özmen

MOC, Obesity and Cancer Clinic, Turkey.
Topic: Obesity and Cancer: Is It Hype or Real?

Prof. Kamal K. Mahawar

University of Sunderland, United Kingdom.
Topic: Procedure Selection in Bariatric Surgery

Panelist(s)

Dr. Manel Riera

Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, United Kingdom.

Dr. Tarik Delko

Hirslanden Hospital, Switzerland.


Time (CEST)SpeakerTopic
9:00-9:10 AMProf. Arya M. SharmaWelcome Remarks & Introduction to Journal and Speakers
9:10-9:15 AMEditorial OfficeJournal Introduction
9:15-9:30 AMProf. Mehmet M. ÖzmenObesity and Cancer: Is It Hype or Real?
9:30-9:45 AMProf. Kamal MahawarProcedure Selection in Bariatric Surgery
9:45-10:05 AMDr. Manel Riera
Dr. Tarik Delko
Q&A Session
10:05-10:10 AMProf. Arya M. Sharma

Summary & Closing Remarks