Day 3 – Friday, January 16, 2026

 

Venue: Palais des congrès Pierre-Pflimlin Place de Bordeaux, 67082  - Strasbourg

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8:00 AM - 8:30 AM | Welcome

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8:30 AM - 9:00 AM | A Global Snapshot of Bariatric Endoscopy

• Primary procedures / Ivo BOSKOSKI, Italy 

• Metabolic endoscopy / Barham ABU DAYYEH, USA

• Revisions / Sigh PICHAMOL JIRAPINYO, USA 

 

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | Live Cases

Chairs: C. STIER, S. PICHAMOL JIRAPINYO, I. BOSKOSKI

Live demonstration of Advanced Bariatric and Metabolic Endoscopic Procedures.

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10:00 AM - 10:30 AM | Coffee Break & Networking with Partners / Exhibitors

 

10:30 AM - 11:45 AM | Revisional Endoscopy with Videos 

• Indications for Post-RYGB Weight Regain / Sigal FISHMAN, Israel

• TORe: APC, Suturing or Plication? / Christopher THOMPSON, USA

• ESG Revisions: When to Convert, when to Repeat? / Pietro RIVA, France

• Sleeve Gastrectomy Endoscopic Revision and Techniques / Sigh PICHAMOL JIRAPINYO, USA  

• Endoscopic Treatment of Dumping Syndrome / Christine STIER, Germany

• Bariatric Surgery After ESG / Elisa REITANO, France

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11:45 AM - 12:30 PM | Endoscopic Management of acute and Chronic Bariatric Surgery Complications

Chairs: S. FISHMAN, P. RIVA, R. CAIAZZO

Panelists: G. DONATELLI, I. BOSKOSKI, P. RIVA, B. ABU DAYYEH, V. BOVE

• Show Me Your Worst Nightmare video forum: Leaks, Bleeding, Ulcers, Fistula, Sleeve Stenosis, Candy Cane Syndrome... and more (5 minutes video)

• Have Faith in Fat: How Adipose Tissue can Heal Fistula / Ivo BOSKOSKI, Italy

• Managing Bariatric Endoscopy Complications: From Prevention to Rescue, Lessons Learned in the Real-World / Gianfranco DONATELLI, France​

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12:30 PM - 1:30 PM | Lunch Break and Networking with Partners / Exhibitors

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1:30 PM – 2:30 PM | Innovation & Future Directions

Chairs: C. THOMPSON, C.J. GOSTOUT, F. PATTOU

• EDGE Evolution & Future Indications / Ivo BOSKOSKI, Italy 

• Magnetic Compression Anastomosis / Christopher THOMPSON, USA

• Are we Ready for a Fully Endoscopic Bypass? / Mohit BHANDARI, India

• Automatic Endoscopic Suturing / Ivo BOSKOSKI, Italy 

• Single Anastomosis Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Bypass System / Barham ABU DAYYEH, USA

Keynote lecture: Who owns the Anastomosis of the Future?

LAMS vs Magnets vs Staplers vs Robots / Erik WILSON, USA (visioconference)

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2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | Innovation Spotlight: Research and Startups Redefining Bariatric Endoscopy

Chairs: C. STIER, L. CECCARELLI, D. McWILLIAMS, B. MUTET

Moderators: E. REITANO, M. VANNUCCI, M. FEHERVARI​

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• Abstracts:

1. Endoscopic Removal of Non-Eroding Gastric Bands Post-SRVR Using Lumen-Apposing Stents
   Presenter: Dr. Reicher RELLY

2. Effectiveness of Transoral Outlet Reduction Post–Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Beyond the One-Year Benchmark: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
   Presenter: Dr. Patricia ORTEGA

3. Video-based assessment of stomach volume reduction after Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty

        Presenter: Dr. Maria VANNUCCI

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• Start-ups Pitches

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1. MAGUS – Endoscopic Magnetic Septotomy for Candy Cane Syndrome: A Slow-Surgery Approach
   Presenter: Dr. Sara TELES CAMPOS

2. TAURUS
   Presenter: Bruno MUTET

3. SCYALITICS
   Presenter: Deepak ALAPATT

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3:30 PM - 4:00 PM | Coffee Break & Networking with Partners / Exhibitors

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4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Building the Future Together: Industry Session

Chairs: S. PERRETTA, C.J. GOSTOUT

Moderators: L. CECCARELLI, D. McWILLIAMS

• Funding Innovations in Bariatric and Metabolic Endoscopy: opportunities and challenges / Dennis McWILLIAMS, USA

• Building the Evidence and Regulatory Foundation around Bariatric Endoscopy Techniques  in 2026 / Tiffanie GILBRETH, USA

• Translating Global Evidence into Local Reimbursement and Implementation / Francis O’NEILL, Ireland

• Clinical Gaps and Unmet Needs in Metabolic Endoscopy / Barham ABU DAYYEH, USA

• My Favorite Unmet Need in Bariatric Endoscopy / Christopher THOMPSON, USA

• Academia vs Industry Viewpoints on Endoscopic Innovations / Erik WILSON, USA (visioconference)

• Digital Platforms and AI in Endoscopic Bariatrics / Andrea CHERUBINI, Italy ​ 

 

5:00 PM – 5:30 PM | Closing Session – Future Spell: Raising the Bar

Panelists: C. STIER, S. PERRETTA, S. PICHAMOL JIRAPINYO, L. CECCARELLI, D. McWILLIAMS. C.THOMPSON, C.J. GOSTOUT, R. TURRO

Fireside Chat with:​ Pioneers in Endobariatrics / Rising Stars / Young Endoscopist / Policymakers and Payors / Industry Representatives / Patient Voices

 

Discussion point: “What will it take for Bariatric Endoscopy to Become First-Line Therapy Globally?”

 

5:30 PM – 6:30 PM | Closing Lecture: Conquering Obesity and Metabolic Disease through the Lens of a Wizened Endoscopist, Holistic Seasonal Journey​ / Christopher J. GOSTOUT, USA

• BEWA Award Presentation

• Farewell cocktail