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Endoscopic Techniques in Bariatric Surgery & GERD CME

CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION

Presented by University Hospitals Department of Surgery
Sponsored by Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine

October 2, 2026

Biomedical Research Building (UH/CWRU Campus)
2109 Adelbert Road
Cleveland, Ohio 44106

Overview

This course is designed to be an overview of the use of endoscopy in all aspects of bariatric surgery. Endoscopy has been an essential component of bariatrics at this institution, and through this course, attendees will learn that endoscopy is essential to a successful bariatric practice. Attendees will learn basic endoscopic techniques, how endoscopy can be applied in the care of the bariatric patient, and where endoscopy can be used both diagnostically and therapeutically.

Target Audience

Specialties in Gastroenterology, Surgery

Objectives

After attending this course, participants will be able to:

  1. Recognize anatomy endoscopically after bariatric surgery
  2. Implement therapeutic endoscopic techniques for complications after bariatric surgery
  3. Describe endoscopic procedures used for weight loss
  4. Apply different endoscopic instruments and techniques available for optimal care of the bariatric patient

Registration

Early Registration (before September 1st) $500
Standard Registration (after September 1st) $600
Fellows & Residents: $250 - Discounts available for fellows and residents, inquire for details.

For more information, please contact Kelly Stamberger at Kelly.Stamberger@UHhospitals.org

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Program Agenda

7:30 am | Breakfast

7:55 am | Introduction | Mujjahid Abbas, MD

8:00 - 8:10 am | Preoperative Endoscopic Evaluation: Yes or No, and Why?
Mujjahid Abbas, MD

8:20 - 830 am | Surgical and Endoscopic management of Leaks
Joshua Lyons, MD

8:30 - 8:40 am | Recognizing Anatomy After Bariatric Surgery
Mujjahid Abbas, MD

8:40 - 8:50 am | Endoscopic Options for Managing Weight Regain After Bariatric Surgery, TORe and more
Omar Sadiq, MD

8:50 - 9:00 am | Clips, Stents, Pigtails and Endovac
Andrew Strong, MD

9 - 9:10 am | Bleeding, Fistulas and Strictures After Bariatric Surgery And Managing Band Erosion
Andrew Stong, MD

9:10 - 9:20 am | Break/Q&A

9:20 - 9:30 am | Evaluation and Management of Reflux After Bariatric Surgery, LINX
Leena Khaitan, MD

9:30 - 9:40 am | Management of GERD After Bariatric Procedures
Leena Khaitan, MD

9:40 - 9:50 am | Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty, MERIT Trial
Omar Sadiq, MD

10:00 - 10:10 am | Break/Q&A

10:10 - 10:30 | Foregut Physiology after Bariatric surgery, pH study, Manometry and Endoflip
Dany Road, MD

10:30 - 10:50 am | Updates On Leak Management, Primary and Secondary Endoluminal Procedures
Jerry Dang, MD

10:50 - 11:00 am | Panel Discussion

11:00 am - 12:00 pm | Lunch Break and Introduction to Lab

12 - 5:00 pm | Hands on Lab
Location - CWRU School of Medicine - Biomedical Research Building, Animate Skills Lab

12:00 pm | Lab with multiple endoscopy stations

5:00 pm | Adjourn

For complete program details and online registration visit https://cwru.cloud-cme.com

Accreditation

Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credits

Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.75 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.