TOS/NORC Joint Symposium: Mechanisms Underlying Sustained Weight Loss Induced by Bariatric Surgery
When: Thursday, 11/3/2022, 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Where: San Diego Convention Center-20ABCD
Description: Despite the rather impressive average weight loss induced by RYGB bariatric surgery, there is still wide variability in weight loss (and weight loss maintenance) among bariatric patients. This session will provide state-of-the art updates on the potential physiological (gut-brain axis) and behavioral mechanisms underlying such variability. Understanding such mechanisms may help at identifying new non-surgical targets for weight loss and weight loss maintenance.

This session was jointly produced by The Obesity Society (TOS) and the Nutrition Obesity Research Centers (NORC).
Delivery Mechanism: Live In-Person
Keyword: Energy Balance: Weight Loss/Maintenance; Organ/System Specific: Gut/Brain Axis; Treatment: Surgery/Devices
Track: Sub-track: Bariatric Surgery and Devices; Track 1: Metabolism and Integrative Physiology; Track 2: Neuroscience; Track 3: Interventional and Clinical Studies; Track 5: Clinical/Professional Practice
Name Role Presentation
Eric Ravussin, PhD, FTOS Chair Session Chair
Anita P. Courcoulas, MD, MPH, FACS CME Session Speaker Virtual Heterogeneity in Weight Loss Outcomes after RYGB
M. Yanina Pepino, PhD CME Session Speaker Food Preferences and Intake after RYGB
Eric Ravussin, PhD, FTOS Chair Moderate Q&A
M. Yanina Pepino, PhD CME Session Speaker Q&A
Randy J. Seeley, PhD CME Session Speaker Physiological Mechanisms for RYGB-induced Weight Loss
Eric Ravussin, PhD, FTOS Chair Moderate Q&A
Randy J. Seeley, PhD CME Session Speaker Q&A
Hans-Rudolf Berthoud, PhD CME Session Speaker Central Mechanisms for RYGB-induced Weight Loss
Eric Ravussin, PhD, FTOS Chair Moderate Q&A
Hans-Rudolf Berthoud, PhD CME Session Speaker Q&A
Eric Ravussin, PhD, FTOS Chair Moderate Panel Q&A
Hans-Rudolf Berthoud, PhD CME Session Speaker Panel Q&A
M. Yanina Pepino, PhD CME Session Speaker Panel Q&A
Randy J. Seeley, PhD CME Session Speaker Panel Q&A
Learning Objectives:
1. Apply the latest recommendations for evaluation and treatment; tailor intervention strategies based on patient characteristics such as age or metabolic or behavioral phenotype; understand the differences between weight loss and weight loss maintenance.
2. Understand the evidence-based science regarding neuroendocrine, environmental, endocrine, microbiota and/or cognitive behavioral mechanisms regulating energy balance and body weight. Apply that knowledge to develop and implement treatment options for adults and pediatric patients with overweight, obesity or obesity-related co-morbidities.
5. Apply new knowledge related to dietary intervention and physical activity from the perspectives of Metabolism and Integrative Physiology, Neuroscience, Intervention and Clinical Studies, Population Health, Clinical/Professional Practice, and Policy/Public Health.