National Congress on Lipedema
March 8 and 9, PARIS 2027
Preliminary program
National Congress on Lipedema
National Congress on Lipedema
Scientific Partners — INSERM · AMLF · French Society of Lymphology · French Society of Phlebology
Monday, March 8
Tuesday, March 9
Scientific Session (EN)
Medical Session (FR)
Patient Session (FR)
Workshop (FR)
Monday, March 8, 2027
11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Welcome, registration, and badge pickup
1:00 p.m.–1:15 p.m.
Home and Introduction
- Dr. NicolasZwillinger,
President of the France Lipedema Foundation Association - PascaleEtchebarne,
President of the AMLF - FlorenceTatin,
Researcher at INSERM
1:15–2:45 p.m.
Plenary Session
Lipedema: A Diagnostic Challenge in Clinical Practice
- A Review of the Literature on Lipedema in 2027: Where Do We Stand?Dr. Jean-Pierre Laroche
- Lipedema, Lymphedema, Obesity: Differential Diagnosis andAdvanced Mixed Forms—Professor Stéphane Vignes
- A Patient's Testimonial
2:50 p.m.–4:20 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions
Four sessions are taking place at the same time.
Scientist · S2EN
Lipedema 2027: Advances and Unresolved Issues — Part 1
- The Genetics ofLipedema: Professor Pia Ostergaard
- Pathophysiology ofLipoedema: Dr. Vincenza Cifarelli
- Oral Presentation 1
- Oral Presentation 2
Medicine · M2EN
Care Pathways, Screening, and a Multidisciplinary Approach
- The Practical Importance of Teamwork and aMultidisciplinary Approach—Mélodie Zerba
- Lipedema in General Practice: When to Suspect It, What to Say, and Which Specialistto Refer the Patient To—Dr.Jacques Olivier
- The Psychological Aspect ofLipedema Management: Dr.Nathalie Neyrolles
Patients · P2EN
Schedule to be confirmed
WorkshopEN
Meet the Investigator
- The Value of Duplex Ultrasound in the Diagnosis ofLipedema by Dr. Nicolas Neaume
- Innovative Tools and Their Place inTomorrow's Therapeutic ToolkitSpeakerto be confirmed
- Innovative and accessible tools for objectively measuring changes involume—Dr. Haertlé Wit
4:20–4:50 p.m.
Coffee Break
4:50 p.m.–6:20 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions
Three sessions are taking place at the same time.
Scientist · S3EN
Adipose Tissue Dysfunction and Obesity
- Fibrosis, Adipose Tissue Remodeling, andWeight LossKarineClément
- Glucocorticoids andAdipose Tissue GrowthMartheMoldes
- Oral Presentation 1
- Oral Presentation 2
Medicine · M3EN
Exploration and Objectification: Imaging and Measurement
- Ultrasound and Lipedema: Findings from theWorking Group Led by Dr.Alaedine Benani
- Elastography in Lipedema: Dr. Michèle Cazaubon
- Oral Presentation 1
- Oral Presentation 2
Patients · P3EN
Schedule to be confirmed
6:20–6:30 p.m.
A quick break
6:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Plenary Session
Women's Health
Roundtable Discussion: Lipedema Around the World
8:00 p.m.
Celebration of International Women's Day
Gala dinner featuring an anti-inflammatory menu · Registration required
Tuesday, March 9, 2027
8:00–8:30 a.m.
Welcome and Registration for New Participants · Coffee · Posters
8:30–10:00
Concurrent Sessions
Three sessions are taking place at the same time.
Scientist · S4EN
Lipedema 2027: Advances and Unresolved Questions — Part 2
- Adipose Tissue Metabolism inLipedema: Professor Matthias Blüher
- Pain Associated withLipedema—Professor Tim Hucho
- Oral Presentation 1
- Oral Presentation 2
Medical · M4EN
Management of Lipedema — Part 1
- Anti-inflammatory Diet and the Ketogenic Diet: What Does the Scientific Literature Say?Speaker to be confirmed
- Drainage, Manual Therapy, andPneumatic Compression—Speaker to be confirmed
- Oral Presentation 1
- Oral Presentation 2
Patients · P4EN
Schedule to be confirmed
10:00–10:10
A quick break
10:10–12:10
Concurrent Sessions
Three sessions are taking place at the same time.
Scientist · S5EN
Adipocytes and the Vascular System in the Functioning of Adipose Tissue Deposits
- Function of Adipocytes andLipodystrophies—Professor Dominique Langin
- Vascular Signature and Single-Cell Analysis ofAdipose Tissue: Dr.Joanna Kalucka
- The Vascular System at the Interface Between Nutritional Adaptation andAdipose Tissue Function—Dr.Anaïs Briot
- Oral Presentation 1
- Oral Presentation 2
Medical · M5EN
Management of Lipedema — Part 2
- Conference to be confirmed
- The Role and Limitations of Liposuction inLipedema: Dr. Nicolas Zwillinger
- Anesthesia During Surgery to TreatLipedema: Dr. Ghania Laroyenne
- Ultrasound-Assisted Liposuction Surgery—Prof.Barbara Hersant
Patients · P5EN
Schedule to be confirmed
12:10–14:10
Poster Session and Anti-Inflammatory Buffet
2:10 p.m.–3:40 p.m.
Thematic Workshops
WorkshopFREN
Thematic Workshops
- Toward Better Diagnosis of Lipedema in Women: What Biological, Genetic, or Endocrine Criteria Should Be Used?
- Recommendations for Care and Follow-Up: Treatment Follow-Up and Care—Who Is Responsible for Coordination?
- Recognition of Lipedema: MDPH (Services for People with Disabilities), ALD (Long-Term Illness Status), Coverage of Medical Devices — Current Status
- Diverse Perspectives from Scholarly Societies
- Establishment of a network of regional correspondents
3:45–4:30 p.m.
Plenary Session
Closing Session
Tentative schedule, subject to change.
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