Symposium Highlights

Nurses and Technicians Program | Wednesday, February 8, 2023

• Dedicated one-day symposium for endoscopy nurses and technicians
• State-of-the-art didactic lectures
• Live procedural demonstration with emphasis on the nurse's and technician's roles in endoscopy
• Hands on training lab focusing on nurse's and technicians endoscopy needs
• Choice to attend physician's symposium

Physicians Program | Thursday & Friday, February 9, 10, 2023

• Two days of live procedural demonstrations by internationally renowned experts encompassing EUS, ERCP, endoscopic resections and third space endoscopy
• Demonstrations of cutting-edge procedural techniques with emphasis on "How to do it safely and effectively" and how to manage procedure-related adverse events
• State-of-the-art lectures, interactive luncheon sessions and self-assessment
• Hands-on-training lab focusing on interventions, innovations and EUS cytopathology

Course Objectives

• Discuss and demonstrate recent innovations and advancements in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy and evaluate their clinical utility
• Learn the evidenced-based approach to therapeutic endoscopy
• Demonstrate “how to perform therapeutic endoscopy effectively and safely,” and management of procedure-related adverse events
• Discuss how to develop a comprehensive referral center of endoscopic excellence
• Simulation/skills-based training in therapeutic endoscopy with hands-on training on a variety of teaching models and live animals

Live Demonstrations

Live case demonstrations will be performed by internationally known experts and the CIE team at the Center for Interventional Endoscopy. Procedures or cases will be transmitted live to the audience at the Nicholson Center. The goal of the live demonstration is to showcase advanced endoscopic procedures with an emphasis on patient safety, highlight innovations in procedural techniques, and demonstrate the utilization of new technologies. The procedures will be demonstrated by faculty who are recognized both for their expertise in endoscopy and professional education manner to enhance the educational experience of participants. In addition, for the nurses and technicians’ course, the aim is to provide education regarding endoscopic equipment and accessories, a step-by-step guide to the preparation and utilization of endoscopic accessories effectively and practical tips to enhance assistance during endoscopic procedures to become an effective team member.

Interactive Luncheon Sessions

Luncheon sessions will focus on major recent evidenced based clinical updates on EUS,

ERCP endoscopic resections and third space endoscopy. This will deliberate advances in disease management pertaining to endoscopy with audience interaction.

Hands-On Workshop

The objectives of the hands-on workshop, conducted on teaching models and live animals, is not only to teach new techniques but to refine existing best practices in order to provide participants a comprehensive up-to-date educational experience. The workshop will allow personal interactions with world-class faculty and focus on best techniques and practices. The following are key areas we’ll cover in the workshop:

ERCP:

• Biliary cannulation techniques and interventions
• Stenting
• Cholangioscopy
• Ampullectomy

EUS:

• EUS-Guided tissue acquisition
• Lumen-apposing metal stent placement
• Slide preparation and cytology

Tissue Resection:

• Endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR)
• Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD)
• Endoscopic full thickness resection (EFTR)

Others and new technology:

• Endorotor
• Endoscopic closure devices (suturing and x tack)
• New clips
• Traction devices