Endobariatric Course

June 13-14, 2026
Hilton Curio, Altunizade Istanbul

Endobariatric Course

Learning journey

Prework Session
A mandatory 4-hour online prework module covering the general principles of endo-bariatrics, patient selection, multidisciplinary team involvement, and procedural techniques

Faculty-led hands-on course
OverStitch™ device introduction, Full Thickness Bites and Helix Management,ESG (MERIT) and TORe suture Patterns, and troubleshooting

Post Course
On-request Preceptorship and/or Proctoring with faculty; On-demand content on the EDUCARE Platform; Nurse training and orientation

Criteria for enrolment

  • Flexible endoscopy skills (GI or surgeon)
  • Committed to multi-step learning path incl. Proctoring and Preceptorship.
  •  Demonstrates active bariatric patient flow
  •  Supported by institution closure devices

Agenda day1

June 13, 2026

 OverStitch NXT / Complication Focus
8:45Welcome and Course Introduction
9:30Hands-on Dry Lab - OverStitch NXT
 ○ Demonstration and Practice
11:00Hands-on Dry Lab - Troubleshooting
11:45Hands-on Ex-vivo Lab - OverStitch NXT
12:45Lunch
13:30Hands-on Ex-vivo Lab - OverStitch NXT
15:00Didactic - Bariatric Endoscopic Complication Management
 ○ Case Study Examples
 ○ Panel Discussion
15:45Hands-on Ex-vivo Lab
 ○ Bariatric Endoscopic Complication Management
16:30Wrap up Day 1

Agenda day2

June 14, 2026

 TORe / ESG / Revision Focus
8:45Introduction
9:00Didactic - TORe
 ○ Case Study Examples
 ○ Panel Discussion
10:00Hands-on Ex-vivo Lab - TORe
 ○ Demonstration and Practice
12:00Didactic - ESG
 ○ Case Study Examples
 ○ Panel Discussion
13:00Lunch
13:45Hands-on Ex-vivo Lab - ESG
 ○ Practice - Full-U-Pattern
15:45Didactic - Revision ESG & LSG
 ○ Case Study Examples
 ○ Panel Discussion
16:30Hands-on Ex-vivo Lab - Revision
17:15Wrap up Day 2

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