Sino-Western Dialogue on Bariatrics" Series of Academic Seminars Successfully Held in China

In early July 2024, the "Sino-Western Dialogue on Bariatrics" series of academic exchange activities, organized by EziSurg Medical, were successfully held in Changchun, Chengdu, and Guangzhou. 

Leading experts from the Americas, including the United States, Chile, and Brazil, along with domestic experts, showcased their skills and discussed the latest research developments and clinical 

practices in the field of bariatric and metabolic surgery, contributing their wisdom and strength to the treatment and management of obesity and metabolic diseases.

Sino-Western Dialogue on Bariatrics - Changchun Session

Date: July 1

Location: Changchun Jiahe Surgical Hospital

Professors Wang Cun-Chuan from the First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Zhu Jiang-Fan from the Tenth People's Hospital Affiliated to Tongji University, Ding Ming-Xing, the president of Changchun Jiahe Surgical Hospital, Liu Song-Yang and Yang Jia-Ying from the First Hospital of Jilin University, and Dr. Alan A. Saber, the director of bariatric surgery at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in the United States, along with other prominent domestic and international experts in the field of bariatric surgery, were invited to attend the Changchun session of the seminar. They jointly discussed the current status and future development of bariatric and metabolic surgery both domestically and internationally.

Through lectures, case sharing, and surgical demonstrations, domestic and international experts jointly analyzed the differences in surgical details between China and the United States, learning from each other's experiences and techniques. They also conducted in-depth discussions on innovative development directions and technological hotspots in bariatric surgery. EziSurg Medical's independently developed easyEndo® E-lite Endoscopic Stapler assisted the expert team in completing the live surgical demonstration. The product's performance and lightweight design received unanimous praise from the experts.

Sino-Western Dialogue on Bariatrics - Chengdu Session

Date: July 2-3

Location: Chengdu Third People's Hospital

The Chengdu session of the seminar invited Professor Liu Yan-Jun, Professor Yang Hua-Wu from Chengdu Third People's Hospital, Professor Chen Yi from West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Dr. Percy Brante, Chairman of the Chilean Bariatric Surgery Society, and Dr. Antonio Carlos Valezi, Chairman of the Brazilian Bariatric Surgery Society. Through lectures, surgical demonstrations, and other forms of exchange, the experts discussed the current status, diagnostic and treatment techniques, and future development trends of bariatric and metabolic surgery in Brazil, Chile, and China.

The experts used EziSurg Medical's independently developed easyEndo® E-lite Endoscopic Stapler and easyUS® Ultrasonic Scalpel for live surgical demonstrations. During the procedures, the ultrasonic scalpel cut smoothly, and the endoscopic stapler performed well with minimal bleeding. The experts unanimously recognized the excellent performance of the products.

Sino-Western Dialogue on Bariatrics - Guangzhou Session

Date: July 4

Location: First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University

The Guangzhou session also brought together top experts in the field of bariatric surgery, including Professors Wang Cun-Chuan and Dong Zhi-Yong from the First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Dr. Alan A. Saber, Director of Bariatric Surgery at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, Dr. Percy Brante, Chairman of the Chilean Bariatric Surgery Society, and Dr. Antonio Carlos Valezi, Chairman of the Brazilian Bariatric Surgery Society. The experts engaged in interactive exchanges through theoretical study, case analysis, and practical operations. They also participated in teaching rounds and discussions on difficult cases, focusing on "Managing Gastric Leak Complications after Bariatric Surgery" and "Managing Reflux Esophagitis after Bariatric Surgery."

In the laparoscopic precision sleeve gastrectomy and laparoscopic precision gastric bypass surgery demonstrations, the easyEndo® E-lite Endoscopic Stapler and easyUS® Ultrasonic Scalpel, developed by EziSurg, received unanimous praise from the experts.

Professor Wang Cun-Chuan stated that the First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University has always been committed to promoting the standardized and scientific development of the field of bariatric and metabolic management. The forum not only provided a platform for exchange and cooperation among experts and scholars from home and abroad but also brought great benefits to many patients.

At present, obesity and its related metabolic diseases have become global health challenges. According to the latest data from the World Obesity Federation, the global obese population is expected to reach 4 billion by 2035, accounting for more than half of the world's total population. As one of the most populous countries in the world, China's obesity rate is also rising year by year. According to the latest statistics, the number of overweight and obese people in China has exceeded 600 million, making it the country with the largest obese population in the world.

Generally, severely overweight people can alleviate the health risks associated with weight-related diseases through bariatric surgery. However, compared with countries such as the United States and Brazil, the popularity of bariatric surgery in China is still insufficient, with a relatively low penetration rate. In 2023, the total number of bariatric surgeries performed in China was about 35,000. In contrast, Brazil performed 82,000 bariatric surgeries in 2023, while the United States performed more than 280,000 bariatric surgeries in 2022, highlighting the potential for development in China's bariatric surgery field. As obesity issues become more serious, medical technology advances, and awareness of bariatric surgery increases, the penetration rate of bariatric surgery in China is expected to rise gradually.

EziSurg will continue to promote international academic exchanges, technological advancements, and professional education in the field of bariatric surgery in China, helping to popularize bariatric surgery domestically and jointly promote the vigorous development of China's bariatric and metabolic surgery industry!