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SACO

Argentinian Society of Surgery of Obesity, Metabolic Disease and Other Obesity-Related Diseases

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The  Argentinian Society of Surgery of Obesity, Metabolic Disease and Other Obesity-Related Diseases (SACO) has, since 2000, brought together Argentinian bariatric surgeons and the various disciplines involved in the treatment of this pathology. The Society is based on the following ideals: to promote scientific progress in the diagnosis, clinical evaluation and treatment of morbid obesity and superobesity, to collaborate with national and regional General Surgery Societies, to strengthen ties with similar international societies, and to be a full member of IFSO (INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION FOR THE SURGERY OF OBESITY AND METABOLIC DISORDERS).

 

Every year it holds a scientific congress that brings together renowned Argentinian and foreign professionals seeking to offer academic quality, peer interaction, and closer inter-society ties.


La Sociedad Argentina de Cirugía de la Obesidad, Enfermedad Metabólica y Otras relacionadas con la Obesidad (SACO)  nuclea desde el año 2000 a los cirujanos bariátricos del país y a las distintas disciplinas que intervienen en el tratamiento de esta patología. La Sociedad sienta sus bases sobre los siguientes ideales: promover el progreso científico en el diagnóstico, la evaluación clínica y el tratamiento de la obesidad mórbida y superobesidad, colaborar con las Sociedades de Cirugía General nacionales y regionales, y estrechar lazos con las sociedades internacionales afines y ser miembro de pleno derecho de la I.F.S.O. (INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION FOR THE SURGERY OF OBESITY AND METABOLIC DISORDERS).

 

Cada año celebra un congreso científico que convoca a reconocidos profesionales argentinos y extranjeros buscando ofrecer calidad académica, interacción entre pares y estrechar lazos intersocietarios.



Dr. Pedro Rodrigo Martinez Duartéz Presidente Dra. Priscila Antozzi Vice Presidente Dr. Gabriel Alejandro Menaldi Tesorero Dr. Axel Federico Beskow Secretario


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Dr. Rami E. Lutfi My practice philosophy is to cover all various needs for those struggling with weight. As complex and multi-factorial as obesity is, weight loss can be even more complicated. Treatment plans are based upon individuals’ need. We utilize different resources in our comprehensive program with the help of our two full time nurses, one full time dietitian, and psychologist. While surgery is the most critical step, I strongly believe it is only a piece of the puzzle—along with diet, exercise, and behavioral changes—and our job is to provide support in all of these areas to achieve optimal outcome. Bariatric Surgery
Dr. Santiago Horgan Santiago Horgan, MD, is an internationally recognized expert in esophageal disease, weight-loss surgery, minimally invasive surgery and new technologies and approaches for surgery. He performs a variety of weight-loss procedures including gastric sleeve, gastric plication, gastric bypass, and revisional weight-loss surgeries. As a specialist in esophageal disorders, Dr. Horgan treats gastroesophageal reflux (GERD), achalasia, esophageal cancer and Barrett's esophagus. Dr. Horgan was the first surgeon in the U.S. to implant the FDA-approved LINX device in a patient suffering from GERD. Dr. Horgan has expertise in minimally invasive surgical techniques, providing patients with a faster recovery time and less scarring than open surgical methods. He is skilled in the use of surgical robotics including the da Vinci system, which enables surgeons to perform complex and delicate procedures through small incisions. He is also a pioneer in the field of natural orifice translumenal endoscopic surgery (NOTES), in which surgical instruments are passed through a natural orifice such as the mouth to reach the desired organ. As the director of the Center for the Future of Surgery at UC San Diego School of Medicine, Dr. Horgan is working with colleagues to investigate, develop, test and teach procedures that are revolutionizing the field of surgery. Dr. Horgan trains surgeons during their fellowship as well as established surgeons from medical centers across the country on minimally invasive surgical techniques. Before joining the Department of Surgery at UC San Diego School of Medicine in 2006, Dr. Horgan was director of the Minimally Invasive Surgery and Robotic Surgery Department and co-director of the Swallowing Center at the University of Illinois at Chicago. He was also director of the Minimally Invasive Bariatric Center in Chicago. Dr. Horgan completed his fellowship at University of Washington School of Medicine and his residency at University of Buenos Aires School of Medicine in Argentina, where he also received his medical degree. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Horgan serves on the board of the American Diabetes Association. Bariatric Surgery
Dr. Sergio Carandina After graduating in medicine and specializing in General and Emergency Surgery in Italy, I quickly became interested in coeliscopic and bariatric surgery. I continued my training in Belgium at Professor Cadière's world-renowned European School of Laparoscopic Surgery. Bariatric Surgery
Dr. Sonja Chiappetta Dr. Sonja Chiappetta is the first female surgeon who leads a center of excellence for bariatric and metabolic surgery in South Italy. Her passion for fighting obesity, her perseverance and persistence during work, her organizing ability and correctness, her enthusiasm for surgery, her scientific curiosity and the opportunity of starting her surgical education with Prof. Rudolf Weiner are all abilities that helped her to become a named young bariatric surgeon in the obesity community. Bariatric Surgery
Dr. Teresa LaMasters Teresa LaMasters, MD, FACS, FASMBS, DABOM – Medical Director Bariatric Surgery, UnityPoint Clinic Weight Loss Specialists; Bariatric SurgeonDr. LaMasters received her medical degree from the University of South Dakota School of Medicine in 2001. She completed her residency in General Surgery at the University of Kansas School of Medicine – Wichita in 2006. She then went on to complete advanced training with a fellowship in Minimally Invasive Surgery with an emphasis in Bariatric and Robotic Surgery in 2007 at Stanford University in California. She has additional expertise in medical management of obesity and completed her Board Certification in Obesity Medicine obtaining her DABOM in 2019.She leads a very busy, successful practice with high quality outcomes and has performed over 3000 bariatric surgeries in the past 14+ years. UnityPoint Clinic Weight Loss Specialists in West Des Moines, Iowa and Iowa Methodist Medical Center an MBSAQIP Comprehensive Accredited Center.Dr. LaMasters currently serves as a Secretary Treasurer for the Executive Council for the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) and will proceed on to serve as President elect in June 2021 and then President of ASMBS in 2022. She has previously served as the co-chair for the State Chapter Committee and Access to Care Committees for ASMBS. She is the Executive Council liaison for the Diversity and Inclusion Committee, and Public Education Committee for ASMBS. She is Past President of the Iowa State Chapter of the ASMBS. She serves on the Standards and Verification committee for the MBSAQIP and the American College of Surgeons. She serves as a site surveyor and coach for quality improvement. She is passionate about high quality outcomes and continuous quality improvement. She is an invited expert speaker for surgical and medical treatment of the disease of obesity both in the USA and Internationally. Bariatric Surgery
Dr. Michel Gagner MD, FRCSC, FACS, FASMBS, FSSO, Chief, Department of Surgery, Westmount Square Surgical Center, Canada Bariatric Surgery
Dr. Liza Maria Pompa González Mesa Doctor Liza María Pompa González was born in 1978 in Tijuana, México. She attended medical school at the prestigious Autonomous University of Baja California, where she graduated with top honors. She later obtained first place in the national exam for medical residencies, choosing to specialize in surgery within Tijuana’s General Hospital. During that time, her performance made her eligible for a rotation as visiting resident at the world renowned Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, where she was able to perfect her training with new and advanced techniques for laparoscopic surgery. She complemented her extensive academic career in the field of bariatric surgery with special training at the European Institute for Telesurgery, in Strasbourg France. In 2008 she founded LIMARP, International Center of Excellence for Obesity, where she serves as CEO and Lead Surgeon, and has managed to make it one of the best bariatric centers in the world for the integrative treatment of obesity. From her clinic, and alongside her multidisciplinary team, Dr. Pompa has facilitated the transformation of thousands of people from different countries, by offering them a comprehensive solution for obesity. Bariatric Surgery
Dr. Haris Khwaja As a Consultant Upper GI/Bariatric Surgeon at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and an Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer at Imperial College London, I have more than 14 years of experience in the field of clinical medicine and surgery. I have a DPhil from the University of Oxford and have completed fellowships in advanced laparoscopy and bariatric surgery at the Cleveland Clinic and Phoenix Health. I am also an Associate Director of the International Bariatric Club, where I direct the IBC Oxford University World Congress www.ibcclub.org. My core competencies include bariatric, foregut, biliary and emergency abdominal surgery, diagnostic and therapeutic Upper GI endoscopy, medical education, and research. I am passionate about advancing the knowledge and practice of bariatric surgery and improving the outcomes and quality of life of patients with obesity and metabolic disorders. Bariatric Surgery
Dr. Almino Cardoso Ramos Almino Ramos is the current President of the IFSO-International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders, has Master Degree and PhD proficiency in surgery and is Professor at UNICAMP State University of Campinas and ABC Medical University, both in Sao Paulo-Brazil and Medical Director of Gastro-Obeso- Center Metabolic Optimization Center, a Center of Excellence in bariatric and metabolic surgery in Sao Paulo-Brazil. Board certified as general, digestive and bariatric surgery by CBC Brazilian College of Surgeons, CBCD Brazilian College of Digestive Surgery and SBCBM Brazilian Society for Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery. Dr. Ramos has been fully dedicated to bariatric and metabolic surgery since 1999. Former President of the SBCBM was the Secretary-Treasurer and member of Executive Board of IFSO, International Fellow of ASMBS and ACS as FACS, member of Advisory Council of SBCBM, member of Bariatric Committee of Brazilian College of Surgeons and member of bariatric department of Brazilian Association for Study of Obesity. Academically Dr. Ramos has been involved in several medical studies as author or co-author of more than 100 peer-reviewed publications involving articles and book chapters. Also has worked in the organizing and scientific committees of several symposiums, courses and congresses. President of the Scientific Committee for the IFSO World Congress in Rio de Janeiro, September 2016. Member of Editorial Board of Obesity Surgery Journal and ABCD Journal. He has served as faculty in several courses and congresses all over the world as well performed more than 500 demonstratives live surgeries in different countries. His practice involves experience with all the different laparoscopic bariatric/metabolic procedures with expertise in Roux- en-Y Gastric Bypass and Sleeve Gastrectomy with active interest in revisional and metabolic surgery. Even considering a great experience with laparoscopic surgery, Dr. Ramos has also been working with robotic and endoscopic regular surgery practice. Gastroenterology