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CME Event: Obesity Management and Robotic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Join us at Intus Specialist Health Care, Christchurch for an engaging CME session featuring two specialist-led updates relevant to general practice in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Speakers
Speakers
Dr Patricia Henry, Gastroenterologist. 'Contemporary Approaches to Obesity Management'
Associate Professor Stephen Pillinger, Colorectal and General Surgeon. 'Robotic inguinal hernia repair'. Drawing on his experience as a global leader in robotic surgery.
Session focus
Practical assessment and management of obesity in primary care
Treatment options, referral pathways, and long-term patient support
Culturally safe and equitable approaches to conversations about obesity
Diagnosis, referral, and patient counselling for inguinal hernia
Current surgical approaches, including robotic repair, patient selection, benefits, and limitations
The GP’s role in pre-referral assessment and post-operative care