This highly practical comprehensive program will cover a broad range of common clinical scenarios that require more advanced endoscopic techniques for management and will be delivered through focused discussion sessions followed by small group hands-on stations utilising the latest endoscopic devices.

Participants may gain valuable experience on equipment from the clinical setting and will consolidate their knowledge of latest techniques, demonstrated by experts in therapeutic endoscopy.

This workshop is suitable for Trainees and Consultants in Gastroenterology and Endoscopy and General Surgeons with Conjoint Committee Certification for endoscopic procedures.  Attendees must be competent in basic endoscopic techniques and /or have participated in CTEC's Introductory Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Workshop.  This workshop is highly recommended for all endoscopists wishing to expand their knowledge in advanced endoscopic skills. 

Please Note:

Eligible WA based participants will receive a 50% subsidy of the workshop fee due to generous support from Cancer Network WA. 

Workshop Content

Day 1 

Discussion: Diathermy - It's not that complicated
Practical Session: Principles of diathermy for haemostasis

• Argon plasma coagulation
• Bipolar techniques
• Electrocautery devices

Discussion: The endoscopic approach to Upper GI bleeding (Variceal/Non Variceal)

Practical Session: Management of Upper GI haemorrhage

• Argon plasma coagulation
• Sclerotherapy
• Variceal banding

Discussion: Management of benign strictures
Practical Session: Dilation devices

• Balloon dilation
• Esophageal dilation
• Foreign body retrieval

Discussion: Polypectomy techniques including management of complications
Practical Session: Management of GI polyps

• Pseudopolyps
• Flat polyps
• Difficult cases of bleeding (including perforations)

Day 2 

Discussion: Peri procedural management of GI Tract bleeding
Discussion: Management of colonic bleeding
Discussion: Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrotomy (PEG) tube placement and techniques

Practical Session

• Lower GI haemostasis techniques
• Polypectomy - lower GI
• PEG pull technique and tube placement and management

Discussion: Approach to the difficult colonoscopy - advice from an expert
Practical Session:

• SPOTTattoo injection technique
• Endoscopic gluing
• Polypectomy

Participants will use animal (porcine) tissue* models (Koken model, EASIE).
 

Workshop Inclusions

• Pre-reading
• Porcine tissue*  models
• Didactic sessions
• All meals and refreshments
• Limited places to maximise practical learning time