Technologies and Procedural Innovations
Endoscopic treatments and diagnostic techniques for Barrett’s esophagus continue to advance
A distinguished panel of experts will update attendees on best practices for diagnosing and treating Barrett’s esophagus during Sunday’s ASGE Clinical Symposium Barrett’s in 2017: Where Do We Stand? “This symposium comes at a really exciting time. During the last decade, there have been tremendous advances in the treatment... Read more
GI Technologies and Procedural Innovations
Staying ahead of the curve when it comes to new medical technology is exceedingly important for GI professionals, and DDW helps you to do just that. Read more
Panel to review evolving treatment options for complicated diverticulitis
SSAT’s Postgraduate/Continuing Medical Education Committee Panel is sponsoring a special session on Saturday, May 6, titled Management of Complicated Diverticulitis — Defining the Roles of Medical, Radiological and Surgical Therapy. During the 90-minute discussion, five experts will explore the role of various treatment mod... Read more
Kick off DDW 2017 with ‘rapid fire’ science at ASGE Presidential Plenary
ASGE President Kenneth R. McQuaid, MD, FASGE, invites DDW® attendees to join him at this year’s Presidential Plenary, which will feature coffee and doughnuts served with the hottest topics in endoscopic science presented in “rapid fire” fashion by some of the most renowned clinicians and researchers in the field. The plenar... Read more
Courses will provide hands-on training in endoscopic procedures, intraoperative ultrasound
On Saturday, May 6, during Digestive Disease Week®, SSAT will offer three concurrent hands-on courses at Northwestern Simulation, a 13,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art training facility for health-care professionals on the Chicago medical campus of the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. These ticketed CME... Read more
ASGE educational program covers the latest technology, techniques in GI endoscopy
From more than 1,700 submitted abstracts, the ASGE program committee selected the “best of the best” to be presented at DDW® 2017, culminating in a comprehensive educational program designed to meet the needs of practicing gastrointestinal endoscopists at all levels and in all settings. “The program committee has assembled... Read more