I always learn a lot at this meeting! Weight loss surgeons come from all over the world to learn about the newest techniques. Some interesting papers were presented about sleeve gastrectomy, lap band, gastric plication, and gastric bypass.
A lot of attention was given to the recent STAMPEDE study out of the Cleveland Clinic, showing that surgery beat best medical therapy for the treatment of diabetes.
Dr. Trace Curry
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Trace Curry, MD, FASMBS
Trace Curry, MD, FASMBS, is a board-certified general surgeon, founder of JourneyLite Physicians, and Medical Director of JourneyLite Surgery Center. He has more than two decades of experience in bariatric and metabolic surgery, minimally invasive surgery, gastric balloon therapy, revisional procedures, and comprehensive medical weight management.
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