September 2026
Lipoedema professional day in Bergen
On September 17, 2026, ILEANA hosted an interdisciplinary professional day on lipoedema at the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel in Bergen. The aim was to bring together healthcare professionals, patient representatives, expert communities, decision-makers and relevant partners for knowledge sharing and dialogue on safer and more equitable patient pathways.


Ileana Rodriguez Standal
Consultant physician, specialist in plastic surgery
Lipoedema from several perspectives
The program examined lipoedema from several perspectives: diagnostics, physiotherapy and compression, nutrition, surgical treatment and, not least, patients' own experiences. Short professional presentations were followed by a panel discussion and a networking session.
Organizer and speaker
Dr. Ileana Rodríguez Standal took part as both organizer and speaker. The professional day was part of the clinic's work to increase knowledge about lipoedema and strengthen collaboration between patients and different professional groups.




