Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

• Recognise patient experiences of chronic lower‑limb oedema and key factors influencing engagement
• Identify clinical considerations when assessing lymphoedema in individuals with obesity.
• Describe how different obesity treatment approaches may influence lymphoedema management and outcomes.
• Support shared decision-making through informed discussion of realistic goals, risks, and expectations.
• Recognise when multidisciplinary referral may enhance patient care.

Speaker:

Dr Alex Craven is a Consultant General Surgeon specialising in obesity, upper gastrointestinal, and bariatric surgery. He works across Advanced Surgical, Darebin Weight Loss Surgery, and Austin Health, where he serves as a Consultant Surgeon, Endoscopist, and Medical Lead within the Project Support Unit. Dr Craven completed his medical training at the University of Queensland and general surgical training through the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons at the Austin and Northern Hospitals, followed by post-fellowship training in obesity and upper gastrointestinal surgery. He is passionate about evidence-based, multidisciplinary obesity care, patient education, and challenging stigma and misinformation surrounding obesity and its treatments.

Maree O’Connor (Host) – Lymphoedema Physiotherapist, Lymphoedema Education Solutions, Chronic Oedema Solutions

Lymphoedema Education Solutions is grateful to Medi for supporting this learning opportunity.