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President's Message

We are thrilled to host this important medical event that brings together experts from around the region to discuss the latest advancements and innovations in current medical & surgical treatment of obesity. It is with great pleasure and immense excitement that we welcome you all to the 2nd Kuwait Obesity Conference. This remarkable gathering stands as a testament to our collective dedication to tackling the pressing challenges posed by obesity in our region.

Today, we stand at the forefront of medical innovation, armed with a wealth of knowledge and cutting-edge techniques that have the potential to revolutionize the field of current medical & surgical treatment of obesity. Throughout this congress, we have the unique opportunity to share our experiences, insights, and breakthroughs, fostering an atmosphere of collaboration that transcends borders and empowers us to rise above the complexities of these conditions.

Dr. Shehab Ekrouf

President Kuwait Obesity Conference

Our Committees

ORGANIZING & SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE

speaker

Dr. Mohammad Jamal

Founder of Kuwait Obesity Surgery Conference, Head of the Organizing Committee, Program Director of Bariatric Surgery Training Program in Kuwait
speaker

Dr. Khaled Alyaqout

Specialist General Surgery
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Dr. Asrar Alsayed Hashem

Consultant in Internal Medicine, Endocrinology and Diabetology
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Dr. Eman AlAwadhi

Clinical Dietitian and Sport and Exercise Scientist

Event Speakers

Event Schedule

Workshops

30th September 2024 | Failaka Ballroom | 4:00 pm onwards
Once weekly GLP1RAs injection for weight loss

This station will discuss the basic knowledge about this weight loss medication. And the attendee will master the indication, contraindication, common side effects ,how to use it and how to injected, and how to increase the dose of the approved weight loss medication.

Allurion Program

This station will discuss the basic knowledge about this procedure, the swallowable ballon. The attendee will master the pre insertion preparation, the indication, contraindication, common side effects and how to deal with them.

Johnson & Johnson Laparoscopy

This is a very interesting station in which the attendees will learn all about the johnson and johnson laparoscopic kits used in sleeve gastrectomy.

Medtronic Laparoscopy

This is a very interesting station in which the attendees will learn all about the covidian laparoscopic kits used in sleeve gastrectomy.

Endoscopy

This station will discuss the basic knowledge about endoscopy. How to hold, insertion and basic theoretical knowledge about instrumental handling.

Registration

Registration Category

Conference fees

25.000 KD

40.000 KD

10.000 KD

Workshops

30.000 KD

40.000 KD

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Our Previous Conferences

Kuwait Metabolic & Obesity Surgery Congress
Kuwait Metabolic & Obesity Surgery Congress