Technologies and Procedural Innovations
Safety, ergonomics are essential in the endoscopy suite for patients and providers alike
A safe and comfortable environment is essential in the endoscopy suite, not only for patients but also for endoscopists and staff members, according to Jennifer A. Christie, MD, associate professor of medicine, clinical director of gastroenterology and director of gastrointestinal motility at Emory School of Medicine, Atlan... Read more
Advanced imaging technologies offer promise of real-time diagnoses
During Tuesday’s ASGE Clinical Symposium Imaging: The Next Generation of Optical Diagnostics, four members of the Optical Society of America (OSA) will update attendees on recent advances in optical diagnostics. Read more
Experts to offer practical tips for the endoscopic management of complex GI conditions
Four expert endoscopists will discuss some of the unique challenges and important considerations when treating patients with complex conditions during Monday’s ASGE Clinical Symposium Special Situations in Endoscopy. Read more
ASGE will co-host joint symposia with Indian, Brazilian endoscopic societies on Tuesday
The ASGE International Program continues Tuesday with concurrent joint sessions organized in collaboration with the Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy of India (SGEI) and the Sociedade Brasileira de Endoscopia Digestiva (SOBED). Read more
Experts will demonstrate basic, intermediate and advanced ESD techniques
An international faculty featuring some of the world’s leading authorities on endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) will offer guidance for practitioners of all skill levels during Tuesday’s ASGE Hands-On Workshop: ESD. Read more
Annual ASGE Video Plenary session will showcase top GI educational videos from around the world
The 21st annual ASGE Video Plenary session on Tuesday will feature a peer-reviewed selection of videos showcasing state-of-the-art endoscopic techniques and unusual cases from around the world. New this year, nine videos will receive “Best of Best” awards and the highest scoring video will be presented a special award. Read more
Physician innovators must be determined, entrepreneurial to get a medical device or technology to market
Have an idea for a new medical device, technology or service? Getting it to market is a complex, time-consuming process that requires analytical and management skills, great communication, collaboration and leadership, according to Virender Sharma, MD, AGAF, who shared lessons he’s learned as a physician innovator on Saturd... Read more
Newly approved obesity therapies will be reviewed during joint symposium on Sunday
Sunday afternoon, four experts representing multiple disciplines will discuss several new devices for the treatment of obesity during a DDW Clinical Symposium jointly sponsored by AGA, ASGE and SSAT. Read more
Hot Coffee, Doughnuts, Debates … and ASGE’s Best Science
Hear from ASGE President Kenneth R. McQuaid, MD, FASGE, why the ASGE Presidential Plenary: Hot Coffee, Doughnuts, Debates … and Our Best Science was one of the society’s most exciting sessions of DDW® 2017. He also shares the research highlights presented during the session in this DDW TV Video. Read more
Experts will address risks of long-term PPI therapy, new GERD treatments
Five experts will discuss the management of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) during Monday’s DDW® Clinical Symposium, GERD: From Diagnosis to Testing and Therapy, which is co-sponsored by AGA, ASGE and SSAT. Symposium co-chair C. Prakash Gyawali, MD, MRCP, professor of medicine in the division of gastroenterology and... Read more