June 30, 2023 // 2:00 pm CEST // 90 min

Lipedema Unleashed: Embracing the Power of a Multidisciplinary Approach

Join us in this captivating MOH Talk as we dive into the realm of lipoedema and embrace the immense potential of a multidisciplinary approach in diagnosis and treatment, led by esteemed experst from Brazil and USA. Discover the synergistic collaboration between surgical interventions with lipoedema patients and an enlightening study on the efficacy of compression products. Attendees can expect an immersive experience where expert perspectives converge, unveiling the strength of an integrated approach.

Gain valuable insights, real-world case studies, and practical strategies that empower you to revolutionize lipoedema management. Let us embark on a transformative journey together and unlock the boundless possibilities of a multidisciplinary approach in combating lipoedema.

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June 30, 2023 // 2:00 pm CEST // 90 min

Speakers

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Dr Fabio Kamamoto, Brazil

He was resident in General Surgery and Plastic Surgery at the Hospital das Clínicas de São Paulo. He received his Master's Degree in Plastic Surgery from the Department of Plastic Surgery, School of Medicine, USP (2006) and PhD in the area of healing at the Hospital das Clinicas, School of Medicine, USP (2017). He has experience in Plastic Surgery, with emphasis on healing, working mainly on the following topics: breast reconstruction, healing, keloids and surgical treatment of lipedema. She is a full member of the Brazilian Society of Plastic Surgery. He has a postgraduate degree from the Plastic Surgery Division of the Hospital das Clínicas, FMUSP, whose master's thesis was "experimental models for scarring studies" and a PhD in Sciences from USP.

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Dr Thomas Wright, USA

Medical director of Laser, Lipo and Vein Center, USA. He is one of the first two hundred plus surgeons in the nation to become a diplomat of the American Board of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine. Dr. Wright brings a multidisciplinary, comprehensive approach to treating causes of edema from treating venous insufficiency with saphenous ablations to managing lymphedema and lipedema. His comprehensive approach is to first evaluate the venous and lymphatic system with a physical exam and Venous Doppler Ultrasound, which provides invaluable information on the presence of extremity edema and its cause. He has authored and presented several scientific papers on new surgical techniques for the treatment of venous insufficiency and has received several awards and honors for his original research in the treatment of venous insufficiency.

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Panelists

Dr. Gabriele Faerber, Germany

Doctor Faerber completed her medical studies in Heidelberg, Freiburg in Germany, and South Africa with scholarships from the German National Academic Foundation and the City of Mannheim. She has gained experience in various medical fields including general medicine, psychiatry, and phlebology through her residency in Baden-Baden and Freiburg. Currently, she works as a general practitioner in both rural and urban settings, having practiced in Kaiserstuhl, Freiburg, and now in Hamburg. With over 20 years of expertise, she is a respected speaker at national and international conferences, specializing in topics such as sclerotherapy, thrombosis, lipedema, lymphedema, and obesity. Additionally, she actively contributes to medical education as a lecturer and has been appointed to the Guidelines Commission of the German Society of Phlebology for the revision of guidelines on lipedema.

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Dr Pavithra Reddy, India

She has completed her Bachelor's of Physiotherapy (BPT) from RV College of Physiotherapy, Bangalore after which she pursued Masters in Obstetrics and gynaecology physiotherapy from Manipal University, Udupi and graduated top of her class. Dr. Pavithra is also certified in Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT) for upper and lower extremity lymphedema and advanced lymphedema management for patients with head and neck lymphedema. She has been successfully treating several patients with lymphedema since 2019. She is currently a private practice owner of RAKSHA, a centre for lymphedema and women's health physiotherapy, in Bangalore. She has an expertise in the field of lymphatic studies, women's health physiotherapy, manual therapy.

Moderators

Dr. Mohamed Omar Elfarok, EGY

M.Sc, FRCSEng, FRCSEd, IME, Consultant Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon Royal College Of Surgeons Of England Examiner.

Tracy Green, UK

Clinical Manager at SIGVARIS GROUP Britain

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June 30, 2023 // 2:00 pm CEST // 90 min

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