Workshops

Endoscopic Suturing - 
Endobariatric Hands-on Workshop: Introduction to ESG and TORe Procedures

As the field of Endobariatrics is developing in Canada, the Canadian Association of Bariatric Physicians and Surgeons (CABPS) is proudly offering, once again, an endoscopic suturing workshop at the Canadian Obesity Weekend scheduled for May 21 – 23, 2026 in Quebec City.  This hands-on course serves as an opportunity to learn about the different procedures, indications, techniques. Besides Endobariatrics, participants will have an opportunity to try other procedures as well, e.g. stent fixation or defect closure.
 
Saturday, May 23, 2026
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm ET
Hotel Le Concorde Quebec

Maximum 12 registrants.   Pre-Registration is required.

Co-Chairs:
Dr. Andras Fecso
Dr. Radu Pescarus, MD, FRCSC, DABOM, President

Instructors:
Dr. Ahmed Jad
Dr. Annie Lafortune
Dr. Roberto Trasolini

Suture endoscopique - 
Atelier pratique en endobariatrie : Introduction aux procédures ESG et TORe

Coprésidents :
Dr Andras Fecso
Dr. Radu Pescarus, MD, FRCSC, DABOM, President

Instructeurs :
Dr Ahmed Jad
Dre Annie Lafortune
Dr Roberto Trasolini