Balanced interaction between academia and industry is critical to improving the quality of surgery. This collaboration is necessary to keep healthcare advancing. Prof. Richard Peterson presents his opinion on maintaining this critical balance and cooperation. The interview was taken at the 5th World Congress of the International Bariatric Club at the University of Oxford.

Artificial intelligence and machine learning are two of the most cited terms nowadays. Doctors hope to have these technologies help them with daily challenges. Whether these hopes are close to reality is still being determined. Prof. Bartlomiej Papiez is a top leader in Artificial Intelligence at the University of Oxford, and he presents the current state and potential of this technology in healthcare. Prof. Lee Swanstrom is a surgeon who brings practical applications of AI in surgery. This exclusive interview was taken at the 5th World Congress of the International Bariatric Club.

Artificial intelligence is one of the most anticipated technological developments, already present in many areas. It is still being determined whether it may help improve the quality of surgical procedures. In this interview, Prof. Samer Mattar, one of the most experienced bariatric surgeons in the World, discusses the practical applications of AI with Prof. Bartlomiej Papiez, an expert on Artificial Intelligence from the University of Oxford, during the 5th World Congress of the International Bariatric Club.

Prof. Karl Miller is a world-renowned expert in bariatric surgery. In this exclusive interview, taken at the 5th IBC World Congress at the University of Oxford, he presents his experience with endoscopic gastroplasty and provides practical advice on avoiding side effects.

Every bariatric surgeon should be familiar with endoscopic techniques. Prof. Manoel Galvao Neto is a renowned expert in bariatric endoscopy. In this exclusive interview, taken at the 5th World Congress of the International Bariatric Club at the University of Oxford, Prof. Neto presents his opinion on the current role of endoscopy in bariatric surgery and discusses its particular application in GERD-preventive strategies.

It remains controversial and unknown whether advanced liver disease is wholly resolved after bariatric surgery. In this interview, taken at the 5th World Congress of the International Bariatric Club at the University of Oxford, Prof. Antonio Iannelli presents his opinion on the progression of liver disease and strategies for early diagnosis. It should be essential for every bariatric surgeon.

In this exclusive interview at the 5th World Congress of the International Bariatric Club at the University of Oxford, Prof. Safwan Taha presents tips and tricks for avoiding sleeve gastrectomy stenosis and dilatation. He describes the surgical management of such a problem and emphasizes preventive strategies for weight regain and reflux after sleeve gastrectomy.

Professor Francesco Rubino is one of the pioneers of metabolic surgery. His fundamental research sheds new light on the mechanism of bariatric surgery, in particular, how these operations help improve diabetes. In this exclusive interview, taken at the IBC 5th World Congress at the University of Oxford, Professor Rubino presents an updated definition of obesity as a disease. Developing obesity-related health problems is the critical element of this new definition.

Prof. Shaneeta Johnson and Dr. Ryan Hill are presenting their experience with robotic bariatric surgery. They emphasize the specific training and skill set necessary to make this new technology safe and efficient.