Masterclass Bariatric Endoscopy

Surgical and Interventional Endoscopy (SE)

The program presents a unique opportunity to learn basic and advanced endoscopic skills to form a foundation in the practice of flexible endoscopy, while introducing cutting-edge techniques such as ESD, POEM, endoscopic suturing, ERCP and EUS. Training courses are provided by world-renowned experts, and are proposed as academic courses (University diploma and Master) or continuing medical education. They combine online theory, extensive practice on simulators and models, and clinical experience to achieve a demonstrable competency in endoscopic surgery.

Objectives

Modern bariatric therapies need well-defined endoscopic skills. The integration of interventional endoscopy into the practice of bariatric specialists seems unavoidable.

This IHU hands-on course is a unique opportunity for GI and surgical residents, fellows, gastroenterologists and surgeons to learn the endoscopic skills required to form a foundation in the practice of bariatric endoscopy.

The Masterclass Bariatic Endoscopy is the ideal training course to acquire the knowledge required to make progress in cutting-edge techniques such as endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty and endoscopic revisions, and to safely manage the complications of bariatric surgery.

Special focus on:

• Endoscopic full thickness suturing: indications, technique, and results
• Metabolic endoscopy results to date
• Management of bariatric surgery complications
• Endoscopic salvage procedure for weight regain after bariatric surgery