17 June 2026 | 17:00 CEST
Standardizing Lipedema Care: German S2k Guideline Recommendations and Clinical Evidence for Nutritional Interventions
Lipedema remains one of the most debated conditions in vascular and lymphological practice. This two-part webinar explores the 2024 German S2k guideline updates, including key changes in diagnosis and management, with a focus on compression therapy and conservative care approaches.
The session will also review the current evidence for nutritional interventions and their role in patients with obesity or metabolic comorbidities, alongside an update on liposuction following recent approval by the German Joint Federal Committee.
What to expect:
- Key updates from the 2024 German S2k lipedema guidelines and their clinical impact
- Current international perspectives and ongoing areas of debate
- The evolving role of compression therapy in lipedema management
- Conservative treatment strategies, including physiotherapy and self-management
- The latest evidence on nutritional interventions in lipedema care
- An update on liposuction following recent approval by the German Joint Federal Committee
- Live Q&A with practical insights for everyday clinical practice
Join us for an evidence-based discussion designed to support everyday clinical practice, including a live Q&A session.
Speakers
Dr. Gabriele Faerber
- Specialist in Phlebology (since 1990) and Lymphology (since 1998), Centre of Vascular Medicine, Hamburg
- Qualified in Nutritional Medicine with a clinical focus on lipedema and metabolic disorders
- Over 20 years of experience diagnosing and treating venous and lymphatic conditions
- Author and international speaker in vascular medicine and lymphology
- Member of the scientific board, German Society of Phlebology and Lymphology
- Editorial board member, journal Phlebologie
- Coordinator and lead author, German S2k Lipedema Guidelines (2024)
Moderators
Dr. Mohamed Omar Elfarok, EGY
M.Sc, FRCSEng, FRCSEd, IME
Mr. Mohamed Omar Elfarok is a consultant vascular and endovascular surgeon who specializes in advanced endovascular and open surgery for critical limb ischemia and diabetic atherosclerotic disease. He also has extensive experience in complex endovascular surgery for aortic aneurysms and lower extremity occlusive disease, as well as hybrid surgical techniques for PVD, varicose veins, and dialysis access. Mr. Mohamed Omar Elfarok earned his undergraduate degree at Ain Shams University 1983. He completed his postgraduate vascular surgery training at west midland vascular rotation in UK . and he obtained fellowship of the Royal college of Surgeons of England 1994 and Royal college of Edinburgh same year After completing his training, he joined the General Organization of Teaching hospitals and Institutes in Cairo Egypt GOTHI. Mr. Mohamed Omar Elfarok research interests include surgical education, simulation, course design, and milestone skill training. He has written numerous research publications and given many presentations on his work. He is also an Examiner of the Royal College of Surgeons of England.
Katy Stevens
Clinical Advisor at SIGVARIS GROUP Britain
A clinical nurse advisor for Sigvaris Britain, with extensive experience in lower limb care, venous disease, lymphoedema, and lipedema.An independent nurse prescriber with a Level 7 qualification in Lymphedema: Principles and Practice, she has worked across community nursing, tissue viability, specialist lower limb services, leg ulcer clinics, Leg Clubs, and general practice.She is passionate about championing evidence-based care and supporting clinicians to embed best practice in real-world settings. She delivers education nationally and internationally and develops practical resources to support healthcare professionals, patients, carers, and families in improving outcomes for people living with lower limb conditions.