First Canadian Summit on

Metabolic Surgery for Type II Diabetes

May 6-7, 2010 – Hôtel Le Centre Sheraton – Montréal, QC


The Summit Presentations

Thursday, May 6, 2010


Welcome Remarks
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The world obesity epidemic and associated diseases, including Type II diabetes – a chronic disease that is difficult to treat
Dr. Arya Sharma, University of Alberta, CANADA
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Metabolic Syndrome and Cardiovascular Risk Factors – Clinical evidence and best medical therapy options
Dr. Jacques Genest, McGill University, CANADA
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Established and novel pharmacologic therapies for T2DM – Outcomes and limitations
Dr. David C. Lau, University of Alberta, CANADA
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An Economic Tsunami: The cost of diabetes in Canada (CDA report December 2009)
Margaret Beatty, Vice President, Research, Professional Education and Government Affairs with the Canadian Diabetes Association
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Panel Discussion
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Bariatric (Metabolic) Surgery for life-long weight control and remission of associated chronic diseases - A metanalysis of published clinical papers to date
Dr. Henry Buchwald, Minneapolis, USA
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Bariatric (Metabolic) Surgery for life-long weight control and mortality risk reduction
Dr. Ted Adams, University of Utah, USA
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Bariatric (Metabolic) Surgery for life-long weight control and reduction in healthcare costs
Dr. John Sampalis, McGill University, CANADA
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Panel Discussion
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Friday, May 7, 2010



Animal models and human studies – GI Hormone secretion and function after metabolic (bariatric) surgery and their role in diabetes
Dr. Francesco Rubino, Cornell University, USA
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Gastric Banding
Dr. Chris Coburn, University of Toronto, CANADA
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Gastric Bypass
Dr. Ricardo Cohen, BRAZIL
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Biliopancreatic diversion with Duodenal Switch (BPDDS)
Dr. Alphons Pomp, Cornell University, USA
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Sleeve Gastrectomy
Dr. Shahzeer Karmali, University of Alberta, CANADA
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Ileal Interposition / Duodenal Exclusion
Dr. Francesco Rubino, Cornell University, USA
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Endoluminal duodenal-jejunal sleeve fat reduction, The future....
Dr. Ricardo Cohen, BRAZIL
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Why surgical treatment of diabetes may not be a good option?
Dr. David C. Lau, University of Alberta, CANADA
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Panel discussion
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Access to Bariatric (Metabolic) Surgery in Canada – Is there a problem?
Dr. Nicolas Christou, McGill University, CANADA
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Cost Effectiveness of Surgery for T2DM
Dr. Pierre Cremieux
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Bariatric (Metabolic) Surgery must be “delivered” safely with minimal complications
Dr. John Hagan, University of Toronto, CANADA
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Medical and Surgical T2DM treatment strategy – The Ontario Experience
Dr. Mehran Anvari, McMaster University, CANADA
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Panel Discussion
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