Researcher 2 Researcher Podcast

Spend an engaging hour with us as we dive deep into the latest topics in Bariatric Metabolic Surgery (BMS), fueling compelling discussions that will inspire your curiosity and enrich your understanding.

Featuring a diverse range of international professional speakers, we bring voices from across the globe, each carrying unique insights and perspectives. These thought leaders are shaping the future of BMS, and we bring their expertise right to your ears.

Join us on “Researcher 2 Researcher” as we explore, learn, and continue to push the boundaries of knowledge. Tune in, turn up the volume, and prepare for an hour of stimulating science!

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Episodes:

Episode 1

Episode 2

Episode 3

Episode 4

Marginal Ulcer

In this podcast, you will hear the latest updates from research on Marginal ulcers, covering topics from etiology and incidence to treatment. We’ll also delve into what current research may overlook or miss. Is a Delphi consensus achievable? Stay tuned to find out.

The distinguished professors are

Prof. Jodok Fink, Germany
Dr. Ahmed Ahmed, UK

Together with your regular Researcher 2 Researcher host Bart Torensma (Clinical epidemiologist & Data Scientist), in collaboration with your co-host Owen Haskins from Bariatric News

Used articles in this podcast

1. Beran A, Shaear M, Al-Mudares S, Sharma I, Matar R, Al-Haddad M, Salame M, Portela R, Clapp B, Dayyeh BKA, Ghanem OM.
Predictors of marginal ulcer after gastric bypass: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
J Gastrointest Surg. 2023 Jun;27(6):1066-1077. doi: 10.1007/s11605-023-05619-7. Epub 2023 Feb 16. PMID: 36795250.
link to article

2. Lee S, Supparamaniam S, Varghese C, Mahawar K.
Marginal Ulcers Following One-Anastomosis Gastric Bypass: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
Obes Surg. 2023 Sep;33(9):2884-2897. doi: 10.1007/s11695-023-06762-5. Epub 2023 Aug 1. PMID: 37526816.
link to article

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Episode 3

GLP-1 agonist & more

This podcast is made possible by the sponsors

Fengh Europe
Bariatric Solutions International

In this Podcast, the latest updates from the research on the one (Semaglutide), two (Tirzepatide), and three-function (Retatrutide) anti-obesity drugs with inclusion and exclusion criteria, recent results, the future of bariatric metabolic surgery, and discussions with the experts.

The distinguished professors are

The distinguished professors are
Prof. Lee Kaplan, USA
Prof. Arya Sharma, Canada

Together with your regular Researcher 2 Researcher host, Dr. Bart Torensma (Clinical epidemiologist & Data Scientist), in collaboration with Owen Haskins from Bariatric News

Used articles in this podcast

Used articles in this podcast

1. Wilding JPH, Batterham RL, Calanna S, Davies M, Van Gaal LF, Lingvay I, McGowan BM, Rosenstock J, Tran MTD, Wadden TA, Wharton S, Yokote K, Zeuthen N, Kushner RF;
STEP 1 Study Group. Once-Weekly Semaglutide in Adults with Overweight or Obesity.
N Engl J Med. 2021 Mar 18;384(11):989-1002. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa2032183. Epub 2021 Feb 10. PMID: 33567185.
link to article

2. Jastreboff AM, Aronne LJ, Ahmad NN, Wharton S, Connery L, Alves B, Kiyosue A, Zhang S, Liu B, Bunck MC, Stefanski A;
SURMOUNT-1 Investigators. Tirzepatide Once Weekly for the Treatment of Obesity. N Engl J Med. 2022 Jul 21;387(3):205-216. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa2206038. Epub 2022 Jun 4. PMID: 35658024.
link to article

3. Jastreboff AM, Kaplan LM, Frías JP, Wu Q, Du Y, Gurbuz S, Coskun T, Haupt A, Milicevic Z, Hartman ML;
Retatrutide Phase 2 Obesity Trial Investigators. Triple-Hormone-Receptor Agonist Retatrutide for Obesity – A Phase 2 Trial.
N Engl J Med. 2023 Jun 26. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa2301972. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 37366315.
link to article

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Episode 2

The Banded Procedure

This podcast is made possible by the sponsors

Fengh Europe
Bariatric Solutions International

In this Podcast, the latest updates from the research on the banded procedure with inclusion and exclusion criteria, recent results, discussions, and insights from the experts.

The distinguished professors are

Prof. Jan Willem Greve, the Netherlands
Prof. Philip Schauer, USA

Together with your regular Researcher 2 Researcher host, Dr. Bart Torensma (Clinical epidemiologist & Data Scientist), in collaboration with Owen Haskins from Bariatric News

Used articles in this podcast

1.Shoar S, Khorgami Z, Brethauer SA, Aminian A.
Banded versus nonbanded Roux-en-Y gastric bypass: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
Surg Obes Relat Dis. 2019 May;15(5):688-695. doi: 10.1016/j.soard.2019.02.011. Epub 2019 Apr 3. PMID: 31255232.
link to article

2.Gupta M, Singla V, Kumar A, Chekuri R, Kaustubh YS, Aggarwal S.
Banded Sleeve Gastrectomy vs Non-banded Sleeve Gastrectomy: a Systematic review and Meta-analysis.
Obes Surg. 2022 Aug;32(8):2744-2752. doi: 10.1007/s11695-022-06129-2. Epub 2022 Jun 2. PMID: 35653009.
link to article

3. Ponce de Leon-Ballesteros G, Romero-Velez G, Martinez-Portilla RJ, Pereira X, Roy-Garcia I, Fobi MAL, Herrera MF.
Comparison of Outcomes Between Banded and Non-banded Sleeve Gastrectomy: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
Obes Surg. 2022 Jul;32(7):1-12. doi: 10.1007/s11695-022-06043-7. Epub 2022 Apr 22. PMID: 35451804.
link to article

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Episode 1

Masterclass from the Sleeve Gastrectomy

Welcome to the first edition of the Researcher 2 Researcher Podcast – the Bariatric Surgery Edition series.

This podcast is made possible by the sponsors

Fengh Europe
Bariatric Solutions International

In this episode, a Masterclass, we will discuss one operation, and 60 min discussion on what we can learn from each other.
Every surgeon describes the technique by turns, and the others will comment on it.

The distinguished professors are

Prof. Jodok Fink from Germany,
Prof. Mohamed Hany from Egypt,
Prof. Kelvin Higa from the US.

Together with your regular Researcher 2 Researcher host, Dr. Bart Torensma.

Used articles in this podcast

1. Long-term Outcomes of Sleeve Gastrectomy in Adolescent Patients: The Effect of Weight Loss in Younger Years to Outcomes
in Adulthood
Salman Al Sabah, Eliana Al Haddad, Sameera Shuaibi, Iman Qadhi, Lulwah Al-Saidan and Ali Khayat
link to article

2. Bariatric–metabolic surgery versus lifestyle intervention plus best medical care in non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (BRAVES): a multicentre, open-label, randomised trial
Ornella Verrastro, Simona Panunzi, Lidia Castagneto-Gissey, Andrea De Gaetano, Erminia Lembo, Esmeralda Capristo, Caterina Guidone, Giulia Angelini, Francesco Pennestrì, Luca Sessa, Fabio Maria Vecchio, Laura Riccardi, Maria Assunta Zocco, Ivo Boskoski, James R Casella-Mariolo, Pierluigi Marini, Maurizio Pompili, Giovanni Casella, Enrico Fiori, Francesco Rubino, Stefan R Bornstein, Marco Raffaelli, Geltrude Mingrone
link to article

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