​​​Day 1 – Wednesday, January 14, 2026

 

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​​​Pre-Congress Hands-On Workshops (HO) IHU-Strasbourg

 

Venue: IHU Strasbourg – 1 Pl. de l’Hôpital, 67000 Strasbourg

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Hands-On Workshops:

• 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Group 1​​

• 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM | Group 2
   

Practical Training on Suturing, Closure, Plication, and Advanced Endoscopic Techniques.

BEWA Faculty:  Pietro RIVA, Maria VANNUCCI, Vincenzo BOVE, Elisa REITANO, Vincent HUBERTY, Christine STIER, Silvana PERRETTA, Sigal FISHMAN, Matyas FEHERVARI.

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​Joint SOFFCO.MM and Club SOFFCO Jeune

 

2:00 PM – 4:30 PM | Theoretical Session

 

Chairs: T. COSTE, S. CHIAPPETTA, H. MERCOLI

 

Welcome and Objectives

Goal: Equip Young Endoscopists with Practical Tools to Build Competence, Confidence, and Career Direction in Endobariatric Endoscopy.

 

• Building an Endobariatric Program: Where to Start and how to Succeed / Henry MERCOLI, France

• Lessons from the Field: My Path in Endobariatrics / Thibaut COSTE, France

• Seeking Training in EBMT as a Young Surgeon: Challenges and Opportunities / Maria VANNUCCI, Italy

• The Essential Skillset: Suturing, Closure, and Plication Techniques / Pietro RIVA, France

• Setting Realistic Goals, Ensuring Safety, and Building Outcome Tracking / Matyas FEHERVARI, UK

• Credentialing, Mentorship, and Networking / Sonja CHIAPPETTA, Italy

• Snapshot of EBMT Status in France / Robert CAIAZZO, France

• Snapshot of EBMT Status in Europe / Christine STIER, Germany

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4:30 - 6:00 PM | Theoretical Session SOFFCO.MM  Symposium & Panel Discussion

 

Chairs: T. AUGUSTE, R. CAIAZZO

Pioneering Surgical Endoscopy in France: Challenges and Successes

Goal: An Interactive Discussion on the Development of Surgical Endoscopy in France, Addressing Key Challenges and Celebrating the Successes and Inspiring Journeys of our Alumni.​​​​​