IFSO

10/04/2026

Real change goes far beyond the scale. Rebeka's story is a powerful reminder of what Metabolic Bariatric Surgery can unlock: healthier eating habits, improvements in conditions like menstrual irregularities, and an entirely new relationship with movement and lifestyle. Before surgery, the gym was unthinkable. Today, she exercises regularly, eats well, and — most importantly — feels better in every sense. Her journey reflects what IFSO advocates for every day: treating obesity means transforming lives, not just bodies.

09/04/2026

Last Days to submit your Late-Breaking Abstracts🚨📢

Due to high demand, IFSO will reopen submissions for Late-Breaking Abstracts from 3-12 April 2026
Only abstracts with exceptional importance will be accepted provided that the findings are:

🟦Practice-changing
🟦Highly novel
🟦Of major scientific importance

Late-breaking submissions require no preliminary data or placeholders and a clear justification.

🗓️3-12 April 2026
CABPS
👉 Don’t miss this opportunity: https://ifso2026.org/abstract-submission/

09/04/2026

⏳ONE HOUR LEFT! ➡️ "Above All Do No Harm? Considerations for the Safe and Effective Treatment of Obesity in the Era of Combined Therapy"

📅Thursday, April 9, 2026
⌚️8:00 AM EST / 2:00 pm CEST

🔗MORE INFO & REGISTRATION: https://buff.ly/MXOoZIT

08/04/2026

Sexual health is one of the earliest indicators of metabolic disruption in men — and obesity plays a significant role. Excess body fat lowers testosterone, raises estrogen, impairs circulation, and increases the risk of erectile dysfunction, often years before other conditions become apparent. The good news: treating obesity can restore hormonal balance, improve blood flow, and meaningfully improve sexual health and quality of life. Addressing the root cause produces results no isolated treatment can fully achieve. 💙

08/04/2026

✨ PROGRAM AT A GLANCE IS NOW ONLINE! 🎉💫

Get ready for IFSO-EC 2026 Malaga and explore the full schedule:

🗓️ 6–8 May 2026
📍 Malaga, Spain 🇪🇸
Check it out ➡️ https://ifso-ec2026.com/scientific-program/

Don’t miss the Pre-Congress Courses
📅 Wednesday, 6 May 2026
🕑 08:30 – 16:00
🔗https://ifso-ec2026.com/pre-congress-courses/

Pre-registration is required and seats are limited, secure your spot today! ✅
Already registered? Contact reg_ifsoec26@kenes.com for assistance.

07/04/2026

🎓✨IFSO 2026 Pre-Congress Courses🧠🔬

📢From Weight Loss to Health Gain : Celebrating the Strength of the Integrated Health Team
🗣️Course Director: Kwang Wei Tham, Singapore
📅Tuesday, 1 September 2026
📍Toronto, Canada 🇨🇦

📝 Choose the course you prefer during the registration process and tailor your IFSO 2026 experience to your goals!
🔗 Register now: https://ifso2026.org/register/

CABPS
See you in Toronto! 🔥

07/04/2026

Thursday! ➡️ "Above All Do No Harm? Considerations for the Safe and Effective Treatment of Obesity in the Era of Combined Therapy"

📅Thursday, April 9, 2026
⌚️8:00 AM EST / 2:00 pm CEST

🔗MORE INFO & REGISTRATION: https://buff.ly/MXOoZIT

06/04/2026

"Why didn't I do this sooner?" It's one of the most common questions patients ask once they've regained their health — and the answer, more often than not, is stigma. Many people living with obesity delay seeking help because they believe they should manage it alone, or because they blame themselves for a condition that is, in fact, a chronic disease. Dr. Camilo Boza reminds us that obesity requires professional treatment — not immediate surgery or injections, but a qualified team that presents all available options so each patient can make the best decision for their own health. Every treatment — whether medication, surgery, or any other tool — is exactly that: a tool. And tools need to be used wisely

04/04/2026

03/04/2026

Late-Breaking Abstracts🚨📢

Due to high demand, IFSO will reopen submissions for Late-Breaking Abstracts from 3-12 April 2026

Only abstracts with exceptional importance will be accepted provided that the findings are:

🟦Practice-changing
🟦Highly novel
🟦Of major scientific importance

Late-breaking submissions require no preliminary data or placeholders and a clear justification.
🗓️3-12 April 2026

👉 Don’t miss this opportunity: https://ifso2026.org/abstract-submission/

02/04/2026

02/04/2026

📢Save the date!💫

IFSO - BJS Academy Virtual Journal Club
"International Consensus Position Statement on the role of Obesity Management Medications in the context of Metabolic Bariatric Surgery: Expert Guideline by IFSO"

🗓️April 23 2026
🕑1 pm CET

Register here 👉🏻05f9b4a3-8212-4264-91ea-e546b3728493@3b782c72-0db4-4959-b60c-c548650cbf0c" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/05f9b4a3-8212-4264-91ea-e546b3728493@3b782c72-0db4-4959-b60c-c548650cbf0c

Read the article here 🖇️ https://academic.oup.com/bjs/article/111/12/znae283/7913338