First Bariatric workshop was conducted by the Department of Surgery, SIMS on 10th and 11th June 2012 in Wet lab and Main operation theatre of SIMS. It was facilitated by Master Trainer from Egypt Prof. Dr. Faheem El Bassiony, Head of Laparoscopic & Metabolic Surgery Department, and Cairo University, Egypt. It was inaugurated by Principal SIMS, Professor Hamid Mahmood Butt.Professor Javed Raza Gardezi welcomed all the participants. Professor Mahmood Ayyaz was the Chief Facilitator assisted by Dr Muhammad Waris Farooka.6 surgeons from across the country were trained in wet lab on first day, they were given hands on experience of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass in Main Operation Theatre on second day. List of participants and agenda of workshop is hereby attached is hereby attached:

BARIATRIC WORKSHOP

June 10-11, 2013

IN COLLABORATION WITH

Services Hospital, Lahore

With International Trainer

Prof. Dr. Faheem El Bassiony

Head of Laparoscopic & Metabolic Surgery Department,

Cairo University, Egypt.

Discussion

Presentations

Demonstrations

Wet-Lab Hands On

Organizing Secretary

Dr Muhammad Waris Farooka

Associate Professor Surgery

Surgical Unit 1

Services Hospital, Lahore

DAY 1 – Monday, June 10, 2013.

8.45      Inauguration: Professor Hamid Mahmood Butt. Principal SIMS

9:00      Welcome & Introduction by Prof. Javed Raza Gardezi

9:15      Bariatric Surgery in Pakistan – Prof. Mahmood Ayyaz

9:30      Bariatric Surgery Today – Dr. Faheem El Bassiony

Lap Sleeve Gastrectomy

• Technical aspects of sleeve Gastrectomy
• Does Boogie Size matter?
• Where to start resection?
• Staple first- Mobilize first?
• Staple line?
• How close to angle of HIS?
• Managing complications after sleeve Leaks, Bleeding, obstruction

Lap Rou-en-Y Gastric Bypass

• Selecting the right procedure for the patient
• RYGBP – How I do it
• Managing intra- and postoperative complications
• Follow-up of patients and managing side effects

10.30       Introduction of Bariatric products – Mr. Bazurj Maher -J&J

10:45       Coffee Break

11:00       Animal Lab Protocols and Changing- Dr. Faheem El Bassiony

11:30       Animal Lab Hands-on :    3 working stations with trainers demonstrating Lap Sleeve Gastrectomy Hands on for 6 participants

01.30       Open discussion and questions

02.00       Lunch/Refreshment

DAY 2 – Tuesday, June 11, 2013.

09.00-02.00      Live Procedure Demonstration

• Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy
  
• Laparoscopic Rou-en-Y Gastric Bypass