Sunday 27 / April / 2025
Nizwa: The inaugural International Bariatric Surgery Club Conference commenced today in Nizwa.
The event is organized by the International Bariatric Club in collaboration with Oman’s Metabolic and Bariatric Surgical Society and Nizwa Hospital. It brings together a group of specialized physicians and experts from Oman and abroad.
Dr. Badr Aflah Al Hadhrami, Consultant in Bariatric and Upper GI Surgery at Khoula Hospital, explained that the conference focuses on key challenges in bariatric surgery, complication management, and delivering optimal patient care in line with global advancements.
Dr. Hares Khawaja highlighted the conference's practical approach through panel discussions and educational presentations by international experts, which aim to enhance surgeons' clinical skills and scientific competencies.
Dr. Khalid Said Al Amri, Consultant and Head of General Surgery at Nizwa Hospital, noted that participation from experts across GCC countries, the UK, Egypt, and France lends an international dimension to the event, fostering knowledge exchange and successful experiences to advance Oman's healthcare system.
Dr. Osama Taha, Professor of Surgery at Cairo University, emphasized the conference's significance as a scientific platform to discuss the latest developments in bariatric surgery and complication management, praising its role in strengthening professional networks and medical knowledge sharing.
The conference program includes scientific sessions addressing gastric sleeve surgery complications and contemporary management techniques, alongside complex bariatric surgery topics and open expert panel discussions.
