Join us during our scheduled breaks (excluding Wednesday’s lunch) for the Presidential Grand Rounds, featuring live presentations of abstracts. The panel includes an ASMBS Past President and fellows. Stop by the exhibit hall to watch these live presentations covering a diverse range of topics and findings. Expand your knowledge, foster collaborations, and stay updated on the latest advancements in metabolic and bariatric surgery.


12:55pm A288 Evaluating The Impact of Immunosuppressive Medication Discontinuation on Short-Term Complications Following Sleeve Gastrectomy
Authors: Kamal Abi Mosleh, MD; Katarzyna Bartosiak, MD; Noura Jawhar, MD; Karl Hage, MD; Ty D Diwan, MD; Omar M. Ghanem, MD
Presenter: Kamal Abi Mosleh, MD
1:01pm A244 A Pooled Analysis of 2020-2022 Metabolic and Bariatric Accreditation Quality Improvement Project (MBSAQIP) Data to Evaluate Outcomes of Robotic-Assisted Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (MBS) Compared to Laparoscopic Approach Stratified by Body Mass Index.
Authors: Andrew Lin, MD; Maher El Chaar, MD FACS FASMBS; Luis A Alvarado, MS; Paul A Karam, MD; Thomas Hart
Presenter: Andrew Lin, MD
1:07pm A399 Duodenal-ileal self-forming magnetic anastomosis in Patients with Inadequate Weight Loss or Weight Regain following Sleeve Gastrectomy: Procedure Feasibility & 30-day Outcomes
Authors: Juan Eduardo Contreras, Dr; Pablo Marin, Dr; Agustin Guerra Catalano, Dr; Maria Eugenia Mellafe, Dr; Ingrid Darvich, Nta
Presenter: Juan Eduardo Contreras, Dr
1:13pm A050 Multi-Modal Anti-Obesity Medication May Yield Superior Preoperative Weight Loss in High Risk Patients with BMI ≥70
Authors: Michael Kachmar, DO; Florina Corpodean, MD; Iryna Popiv, DO; Kyle B LaPenna, PhD; Devan Lenhart, DO; Michael W Cook, MD; Vance Albaugh, MD PhD; Philip Schauer, MD
Presenter: Michael Kachmar, DO
1:19pm A392 A Comparison of RYGB with Long Biliopancreatic Limb (BPL) Versus Long Alimentary Limb (AL) Groups of Equal/Near-Equal Total Bypass Lengths (Combined BPL and AL Lengths): It's Not Just About the Millimeters - A Meta-Analysis.
Authors: Abdul-Rahman F Diab, MD; Samer Ganam, MD; Salvatore Docimo, Jr., DO MS FASMBS; Joseph A Sujka, MD; Christopher G DuCoin, MD
Presenter: Abdul-Rahman F Diab, MD