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This
page is to introduce you to surgery for severe obesity and the specialist
society that has been formed to encourage research, education and communication
into this surgical specialty. This is not about cosmetic surgery or liposuction
but is about major surgery performed only when all other methods of weight
loss have failed in those people whose health is threatened by their obesity.
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OSSANZ
started in 1980 with a meeting in South Australia of health professionals
from New Zealand and Australia interested in the surgical treatment of
severe obesity and has continued to meet since to discuss developments
in this type of surgery. OSSANZ now also has members from Singapore and
the Phillipines. OSSANZ welcomes as members any Health Professional working
in the field of surgical treatment of obesity including physicians, dietitians
and nurses.
OSSANZ is a foundation member of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity (www.obesity-online.com/ifso) which now has 31 member countries. IFSO meets each year for 3-4 days in different countries with up to 1200 in attendance discussing the latest developments in obesity surgery. Inquiries from health professionals working in the field of treatment of obesity concerning membership should be directed to the Secretary Mr. H. Frydenberg at harryfry@ozemail.com.au |
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President
- Paul O’Brien
Secretary- Harry Frydenberg Treasurer- Paul Anderson Max Baumwol, George Fielding, Robert Fris, Lillian Kow |
