PUSHING BOUNDARIES IN
Bariatric Endoscopy with Hybrid Technology
9 - 10 October 2025 | Erbe Elektromedizin GmbH
Event overview
Obesity remains a significant and growing global health challenge. While metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) has become the gold standard for obesity treatment, developing complementary options – such as endoscopic solutions – will play a crucial role in expanding the therapeutic spectrum.
During this one-day meeting, we at Erbe will share recent advances, trends, and challenges in the field of Bariatric Endoscopy with a particular focus on Erbe’s new treatment technology. Our goal is to provide you and your patients with access to this innovative solution in bariatric care. The program is designed to qualify you as a future application expert, enabling you to implement the new treatment method in clinical practice.
Christopher McGowan, MD
Founder, owner, and medical director of True You Weight Loss
Dr. Christopher McGowan is an internationally recognized expert in endoscopic bariatric therapies and a triple board-certified physician in gastroenterology, internal medicine, and obesity medicine. He earned his medical degree from Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University, completed his residency and chief residency in internal medicine at Brown University, and his fellowship in gastroenterology and hepatology at the University of North Carolina. During fellowship, he also earned a Master of Science in Clinical Research from the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health.
Dr. McGowan is the founder and medical director of True You Weight Loss, the first U.S. center dedicated exclusively to endoscopic bariatric procedures. He has performed over 5,000 endoscopic bariatric procedures, including more than 3,500 endoscopic sleeve gastroplasties (ESG). His research has been published in journals including Gastroenterology, Endoscopy, Obesity Surgery, GIE, VideoGIE, and The American Journal of Gastroenterology. He is also a frequent media contributor, featured on NBC News, The Today Show, Good Morning America, NPR, and NewsNation, and is a sought-after educator and advocate for advancing non-surgical obesity care.
Agenda
October 09, 2025
| Time | Topic | Speaker |
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20:00 h
| Transfer to dinner - Ibn AlBahr Palm Jumeirah
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October 10, 2025
| Time | Topic | Speaker |
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| 09:00 h | Welcome and Introduction | |
| 09:25 h | Erbe’s Strategic Vision | TBC |
| 09:45 h | GMA (Gastric Mucosal Ablation) – the Development of the New Treatment Method | Markus Enderle |
| 10:15 h | MOVIVA – Product Introduction |
Luca Cirillo |
| 10:35 h | Unmet Needs in Bariatrics: GMA as an Emerging Endoscopic Solution | Christopher McGowan |
| 11:15 h | GMA Clinical Evidence: A Comprehensive Overview | Markus Enderle |
| 11:45 h | Q&A’s - Discussion | Christopher McGowan Markus Enderle |
| 12:00 h | Lunch break | |
| 13:30 h | GMA Demonstration | Christopher McGowan |
| 13:40 h | Hands-on Experience in GMA Hybrid Technology
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Luca Cirillo |
| 15:20 h | Coffee Break | |
| 15:40 h | Breakout session - Integrating New Bariatric Therapies: Challenges and Opportunities - From Insight to Outcome: Building a digital bridge between physicians and patients to drive better outcomes |
Luca Cirillo |
| 16:00 h | Clinical Rollout and Feedback: Guiding the Next Phase of GMA |
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| 16:15 h | Final Thoughts: Highlights, Takeaways, and the Road Ahead |
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| 16:25 h | Closing |
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| 16:40 h | Departure to Airport |
