ABE Annual Course: Global Adoption of EMBT by 2030 at DDW

May 2, 2025, 2:00 PM - 7:30 PM

*US Eastern Time

Course Directors:
Rakesh Kalapala, MD, DNB, FASGE, FJGES, FSGEI
Vivek Kumbhari, MBChB, PhD
Marianna T. Papademetriou, MD
Violeta Popov, MD, PhD, FACG

Location:
DDW 2025
San Diego, CA

Explore the cutting-edge world of Endoscopic Bariatric and Metabolic Therapies (EBMTs) in this engaging half-day workshop. Led by global experts, this program will guide you through the latest advancements in EBMTs and offer practical strategies for integrating these therapies into your practice. Featuring interactive sessions, global insights, and real-world scenarios, this workshop will equip you with the knowledge and skills to be at the forefront of EBMT innovation.

Join this immersive half-day workshop focused on the global advancement and integration of Endoscopic Bariatric and Metabolic Therapies (EBMTs) by 2030. Through expert-led discussions and global insights, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of EBMTs and learn how to operationalize them in clinical practice. This workshop will cover emerging technologies, the global landscape of EBMTs, and how to collaborate with key stakeholders for successful implementation.

This event is FREE for ABE members.

Join the movement toward global adoption of EBMT by 2030!

  1. Understand the pathophysiology of EBMTs, from ghrelin to GLP-1.
  2. Review updates on gastric space-occupying devices and their role in metabolic endoscopy.
  3. Explore emerging technologies for managing MASH and MAFLD.
  4. Assess the current status and future of duodenal ablation.
  5. Discuss whether GLP-1 analogues are complementary or competitive to EBMTs.
  6. Examine recent advancements in endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty and suturing techniques.

Rakesh Kalapala, MD, DNB, FASGE, FJGES, FSGEI

Vivek Kumbhari, M.B.Ch.B, PhD

Mayo Clinic

Jacksonville, Florida

Marianna T. Papademetriou, MD

Washington DC VA Medical Center

Washington D.C.

Violeta Popov, MD

New York University Medical Center

New York, New York

May 2, 2025

Print Agenda

*US Eastern Time

1:00 PM - 1:15 PM

Welcome and Program Introduction

Speakers: Rakesh Kalapala, MD, and Vivek Kumbhari, MBChB, PhD

Goal: Set the stage for the workshop by introducing EBMTs and highlighting the importance of global adoption by 2030
1:15 PM - 2:00 PM

Pathophysiology of EBMTs: From Ghrelin to GLP-1

Goal: Dive into the foundational science behind EBMTs, focusing on metabolic pathways and hormonal mechanisms.
2:00 PM - 2:45 AM

Emerging Technologies in Metabolic Endoscopy

Goal: Explore cutting-edge advancements in EBMT, including gastric space-occupying devices, MASH, and MAFLD therapies.

2:45 PM - 3:15 PM

Duodenal Ablation: Progress and Future Outlook

Goal: Provide an update on duodenal ablation techniques, their current status, and future directions.
3:15 PM - 3:30 PM

Break

3:30 PM - 4:15 PM

Global Perspectives on EBMT: A World Tour of Best Practices

Goal: Gain international perspectives on the adoption of EBMTs with brief presentations from experts across Europe, Asia Pacific, North America, South America, and Africa.

Global Speakers: 5-minute presentations from regional experts.

4:15 PM - 4:45 PM

Operationalizing EBMTs in Clinical Practice

Goal: Discuss strategies for successfully integrating EBMTs into clinical practice, including garnering support from institutions, working with bariatric surgeons and endocrinologists, and engaging patients.

Activity: Round-table discussions to model real-world scenarios.  Select tables will be called upon to present how they approached the exercise.

Moderators: Rakesh Kalapala, MD, and Marianna T. Papademetriou, MD

4:45 PM - 5:00 PM

Mission 2030: Vision for EBMTs

Goal: Conclude with a strategic discussion on the overarching mission to globally adopt EBMTs by 2030.

Moderators: Rakesh Kalapala, MD, and Vivek Kumbhari, MBChB, PhD

5:00 PM -

Adjourn

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