Bariatric Course Advanced
From Saturday, 3 April 2027 to Tuesday, 6 April 2027
The Advanced Bariatric Surgery Module provides state-of-the-art training in metabolic and bariatric surgery and is designed for experienced surgical residents, fellows, and qualified surgeons seeking specialized training.
Expert-led lectures cover patient selection and preoperative assessment, established and emerging bariatric procedures, technical refinements, prevention and management of complications, revisional surgery, and long-term outcomes.
The theoretical program is complemented by dedicated hands-on training, providing participants with the opportunity to refine operative techniques and discuss challenging clinical scenarios with experienced bariatric surgeons.
Information about the course
Facts
Duration/Date:
Saturday 3 April 2027 – Tuesday 6 April 2027
Combinations:
Upper GI Module, Hernia Module
Price:
Regular: CHF 1700
Important dates
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1 September 2026
Start of registration
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December 2026
Release of the preliminary program
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End of February 2027
Release of the full scientific program
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20 March 2027
End of registration
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3 April 2027
Start of the course
Program
Please have a look at the scientific program of the DavosCourse 2026, while we are preparing exciting new lectures and practical exercises for you.
Module directors
- Prof. Dr. Ralph Peterli
University Hospital Clarunis, Basel, Switzerland - Dr. Urs Pfefferkorn
Cantonal Hospital, Olten, Switzerland
Guest Faculty
- Prof. Dr. Dieter Birk
Hospital Bietigheim, Germany - Dr. Marloes Emous
Medical Center, Leeuwarden, Netherlands - Prof. Dr. Moritz Felsenreich
Medical University, Vienna, Austria - Prof. Dr. Mirko Otto
Adipositas Center Rhein-Nekar, Mannheim, Germany - Mr. Dimitrios Pournaras
Bristol, United Kingdom - PD Dr. Charlotte Rabl
Salzburg, Austria - Prof. Dr. Paulina Salminen
Turku University Hospital, Turku, Finland
Registration
Registration for the course is only possible online. The course fee needs to be paid immediately after completing the registration. Supported payment options are Credit Card (VISA, Mastercard) and TWINT (for swiss residents only).
If you do not pay the fee, your registration will be hold as a reservation for 3 days. You may finalize the payment at any time. After 3 days, your registration will be cancelled and you need to restart the registration.
For more information, please visit our General Terms & Conditions
Cancellation
Withdrawal from an event must be made in writing and is free of charge up to eight weeks before the start of the event. Cancellation after eight weeks prior to the event will incur a cancellation fee of CHF 200. In the event of a later cancellation (up to four weeks) or a non-appearance, the full participation fees shall be due. A substitute participant can be proposed.
For more information, please visit our General Terms & Conditions
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