Dear Colleagues,

Obesity and its associated comorbidities are now among the leading causes of death and are being addressed as a pandemic that urgently requires intervention. Our country ranks first among European countries in the incidence of both adult and childhood obesity and type-II diabetes. Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery is the most effective and permanent method for obese and type-II diabetic individuals who do not achieve success with lifestyle changes and medical treatment, both globally and in our country. Despite this, less than 0.01% of individuals worldwide undergo surgical treatment, and there is no standardization of treatment modalities yet. It is now a well-known fact that the treatment of obesity, a multifactorial disease, must be performed in the earliest and most effective manner with a multidisciplinary approach.

We are honored to invite you to the 9th Congress of Obesity and Metabolic Diseases Surgery, which will be held at the Nirvana Cosmopolitan Congress Center, Kundu/Antalya, from October 17-20, 2024. In this sincere and scientific feast, we will discuss the latest developments in the surgical and multidisciplinary treatment of obesity, the challenges faced, and the most recent advancements in techniques. This congress also hosts the 4th Congress of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Dietetics, making it a broadly attended event.