Select a topic for your abstract submission to OSSICON 2026. Explore the spectrum of research, clinical, and
innovation areas welcomed at this year’s Congress.
2026 Scientific
Abstract Topics
Combined therapies of MBS with OMM
Obesity, MBS and women’s health
Novel metabolic bariatric procedures
MBS and nutrition: malnutrition, role of dietician, malabsorption in different MBS procedures, need for
supplementation after MBS
MBS and the power of the mind: role of psychological assessment and mental health
MBS and cancer
Revisional MBS: indications, options and role for endoscopy
Endoscopic bariatric procedures
MBS and digital health
MBS and transplant surgery
Management of complications after MBS and impact on MBS outcomes
Role of ERAS protocol in MBS
MBS at the extreme of ages
Obesity Management Medication (OMM): indications, role and future perspectives
OMM discontinuation
Surgical options in case of OMM failure
OMM in children and adolescents
Robotic surgery: indications, pros and cons
Robotic surgery: round up of newer devices
Obesity, MBS and abdominal wall hernias
Biliary blunders in MBS
Measurement of quality outcomes after MBS
MBS and impact on cardiovascular disease
MBS and NAFLD
MBS and personalized medicine
ICG and its role in revisional MBS
MBS and the difficult abdomen
MBS and bleeding: prevention, role of energy devices,
MBS and magnetic anastomoses
Exercise therapy and MBS
MBS and weight regain: mechanisms, prevention and treatment options
Post-operative venous thromboprophylaxis in MBS
MBS and the hiatus: to mesh or not to mesh?
MBS and reflux
Plastic and reconstructive surgery after MBS
MBS in class IV, Class V, Class VI patients
MBS in the long-term: outcomes and results
AI (artificial intelligence), virtual reality in endoscopy, digital operating room
AI and development of nomograms and algorithms for the management of obesity
SASI
Transit bipartition: different options, rationale and outcomes
Internal Hernia (IH) after MBS: techniques
RYGB: mechanism of action, impact on obesity-related medical conditions and long-term weight loss
LSG: Pros, cons, tips and tricks to avoid complications