Volume 9 Issue 1

Proceedings of the 9^th International Conference on Obesity and Chronic Diseases (ICOCD-2025)

Ez-Adin Abu-Zeid, Shahar Atias, Hadar Pinto, Uri Netz, Prof. Itzhak Avital and Zvi H. Perry
Clinical trials in the field of bariatrics, have frequently been gender imbalanced, with males representing only 20% of examinees. Long-term gender-oriented results, specifically the quality of life (QOL) parameters, have not been addressed sufficiently. Our study aimed to examine the long-term gender association with the outcome of one anastomosis gastric bypass (OAGB), including its impact on QOL.

9^th International Conference on Obesity and Chronic Diseases (ICOCD-2025) Highlights: Integrating Multidisciplinary Advances in Obesity and Metabolic Health

Nadejda Stefanova Stephens
The International Conference on Obesity and Chronic Diseases (ICOCD-2025) conference brought together an international community of clinicians, basic scientists, surgeons, and behavioral researchers to address obesity as a complex, lifelong condition shaped by metabolic, psychological, social, and environmental forces.

Effectiveness of Glucagon-like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists in Patients with Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes vs Metabolic Surgery for Weight Loss Achievement

Lorena Maggiorani, Fabio Antonio Esposito, Sofia Maldonado, Monica Guerrero Gutierrez, Juliana Usta, Sol Ochoa, Maria Ximena Arteaga Pichardo, Felipe Bernate and Luis Gustavo Celis Regalado
The purpose of this literature review is to investigate the effectiveness of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) compared with metabolic surgery in achieving weight loss among individuals living with obesity and type 2 diabetes (T2D) mellitus.

Outpatient Sleeve Gastrectomy Leak Rates and Their Management

Vítor Patrício Correia, Olavo Costa Gomes, Raquel Lalanda, Pedro Marques, Filipa Nogueira, Carlos Noronha Ferreira and Luís Miranda

Introduction:

Sleeve gastrectomy (SG) is now a widely performed bariatric procedure; however, staple‐line leaks remain a challenging adverse event. This study evaluates leak rates, management strategies, and weight loss outcomes after ambulatory laparoscopic SG.

The Rising Tide of Obesity and Diabetes: A Review of Global Trends and Risk Factors

Greeshma Rao Koduru, Sankari Menon and Bhavita Tella
The alarming global increase in obesity and diabetes has become a critical public health concern, demanding urgent attention. This review seeks to explore the accelerating trends of these interconnected conditions and evaluate the major contributing risk factors. The purpose is to provide a synthesized understanding of their mutual reinforcement and global burden, highlighting implications for prevention and control.

Obesity Management: Interventions, Anti-Obesity Drugs, Efficacy, Long-term use, Association with Eating Disorders, and Role of Gender-Socio-Economic Barriers

Saumya Lakshman Gaddalay, Royyuru Kesavi Seshu Priya, Sathvika Reddy Mittapally, Saipriya Thota and Afla Subhana

Obesity management involves a comprehensive approach that combines lifestyle interventions, pharmacotherapy, and, in some cases, surgical procedures to address the complex and multifactorial nature of the condition.

Volume 9 Issue 1

Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Obesity and Chronic Diseases (ICOCD-2025)

Proceedings of the 9^th International Conference on Obesity and Chronic Diseases (ICOCD-2025)