Live Webinar
Date: Wednesday 19 August 2026
Time: 7.30–8.30pm AEST
Price: $25
Obesity is increasingly recognised as a significant contributor to lymphatic dysfunction and a major factor influencing lymphoedema risk, presentation, and outcomes—particularly in lower-limb disease. For clinicians, this creates complex challenges that require ongoing engagement with emerging evidence, thoughtful clinical reasoning, and meaningful collaboration across disciplines.
In this webinar:
Dr Alex Craven will provide an evidence-based overview of obesity and its relationship to lymphatic health, supporting clinicians to engage more deeply with both the science and its clinical implications. The session will explore the mechanisms by which obesity affects lymphatic function, review contemporary treatment strategies—including behavioural, medical, surgical, and multidisciplinary approaches—and examine how these approaches may influence lymphoedema management and patient outcomes. With a focus on practical relevance rather than prescriptive protocols, this webinar aims to strengthen clinician engagement in informed assessment, shared decision-making, and coordinated care for people living with obesity and lymphoedema.
Learning objectives
By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Summarise key mechanisms by which obesity impacts lymphatic structure and function.
- 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.
Meet the 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.
Online learning module & post-event access
All registered participants will receive access to an online learning module linked to this webinar.
The online learning module includes:
- An evaluation form to release your CPD certificate
- A recording of the live webinar, available to watch from 21 August
Access to the Online Learning Module
Access details for the online learning module will be emailed to participants once registration is complete.
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- Complete the webinar registration form below and click SUBMIT
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- Proceed through checkout (the total will display as $25.00)
- Log in or create an LES account to finalise registration
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Registration
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Lymphoedema Education Solutions is grateful to Medi for supporting this learning opportunity.
