This intensive hands-on workshop for physicians led by physicians who will focus on enhancing endoscopic skills beyond simple polypectomy. We start the day with some didactic principles but will spend the majority of the time at our hands-on stations (ex-vivo) guided by Chao Digestive Health Institute Interventional Endoscopy Team. Techniques covered will include: management of large laterally spreading polyps, EMR in the esophagus, stomach and colon, ablation and hemostasis therapy, ESD and closure techniques. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.

Session course director:

Frances Dang, MD and Jason Samarasena, MD

Location:

UCI Health Chao Family Comprehensive Digestive Disease Center
101 The City Drive South, Building 22C, Orange, CA 92868

*Registration required, limited seats available, physician only

Procedures that will be demonstrated include:

TIF (Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication): A minimally invasive procedure that is used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Using the oral pathway, the procedure repairs the anti-reflux barrier by reducing a hiatal hernia and fixing the function of GE Junction.

Hybrid APC (Argon Plasma Coagulation): An endoscopic ablation technique used for the treatment of Barrett’s esophagus and other neoplasia. Submucosal saline injection lifts the mucosa using a high-pressure water jet, creating a safety cushion. The tissue is then ablated more effectively and safely.

ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio-Pancreatography): A procedure that combines upper gastrointestinal endoscopy and X-rays to evaluate and treat diseases in the bile and pancreatic ducts.

RFA (Radiofrequency Ablation): Radiofrequency energy is delivered at the end of the endoscope to burn tissue and eradicate abnormal cells. The method can be used for Barrett’s esophagus radiation proctopathy and GAVE.

Endobariatrics: Learn about the latest mininimally invasive endoscopic procedures for weight loss using endoscopic suturing.

Cryotherapy: Liquefied and pressurized nitrogen gas is used to localize freezing and thawing of tissue, inducing cell death and removal of damaged tissue in the GI tract.

EMR (Endoscopic Mucosal Resection): Lift and resect, Band EMR, Underwater EMR A minimally invasive endoscopic procedure intended to remove pre-cancerous growths within the GI tract.

Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection: An advanced procedure using endoscopic techniques to remove gastrointestinal tumors that have not entered the muscle layer. Fluid is injected into the sub-mucosa allowing for incision to occur around the lesion.

Perforation closure: Learn to identify and close perforations with hemoclips, endoscopic suturing, and over-the-scope clips.

Hemostasis: Learn to stop bleeding with the latest techniques and the newest generation of hemoclips, over-the-scope clips, and hemostatic powders and gels.

Dynamically rigidizing overtube for colonoscopy: Learn to use a specialized overtube to help advance through difficult and looping colons, as well as stabilize for advanced polypectomy.