ESGE Newsletter

ESGE organized events

Quality in Endoscopy Upper GI endoscopy & neoplasia

April 19 – 20, 2013
Lisbon, Portugal

Symposium report

The third Quality in Endoscopy symposium concentrated on upper GI endoscopy and neoplasia. Leaders in this field alongside young rising stars from nine different countries deliberated on the most pressing and timely topics through lectures, debates, and case presentations. Vivid discussions ensued amongst the two hundred participants stemming from 34 different countries. Beside poster presentations, this year for the first time participants also submitted clinical cases and seven young participants from Russia, Portugal, Romania, Spain and Brazil presented their cases at the meeting.

This combination of teaching activities was well received and the enthusiastic feedback shown in a survey held after the meeting indicates that most expectations were exceeded.

The first day began with discussions on general questions, such as the indications for upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, recommendations on how it should be performed, and the minimal requirements for reporting neoplastic lesions. After “normal” examination had been defined, the group went on to explore the detection and management of pre-neoplastic and cancerous lesions in the esophagus and stomach.

The symposium ended with tentative recommendations for follow-up after treatment. ESGE and ESDO are presently developing a position statement on upper GI endoscopy and neoplasia and these recommendations will provide the basis for this publication, planned to appear in Endoscopy in 2014.

Quality in Endoscopy IBD & small bowel disease

November 15 – 16, 2013
Budapest, Hungary

ESGE and ECCO look forward to joining forces for the forthcoming Quality in Endoscopy symposium on the topic IBD & small bowel disease this autumn in Budapest.

Abstract submission
Deadline: August 18, 2013
€ 500 travel grants plus waived registration fees for top accepted abstracts!

Travel grants are available to top abstract authors under 40 years of age. All other authors of accepted abstracts for poster presentation will be offered the reduced early bird registration fee.

Case submission
Deadline: August 18, 2013
Case presentations are an integral part of our Quality in Endoscopy symposia and have proven a great success. We would like to invite all those planning to attend this symposium to submit interesting case presentations. One author per selected case presentation will receive a reduced registration fee.

Early bird registration
Deadline: September 8, 2013
ESGE Individual Members, ECCO Members and ESGENA Members are eligible to receive a 50% earlybird registration fee reduction. For further details regarding ESGE Individual Membership application and benefits, visit www.esge.com.

Quality in Endoscopy Obesity & nutrition

April 4 – 5, 2014
Prague, Czech Republic

ESGE and ESPEN are pleased to announce the spring 2014 Quality in Endoscopy symposium, this time with the theme Obesity & nutrition. The scientific committee has designed a comprehensive programme which sets the stage for an interactive and productive meeting.

Important deadlines:

Abstract submission deadline:
January 5, 2014

Case submission deadline:
January 5, 2014

Early registration fee deadline:
January 26, 2014

Online registration deadline:
March 30, 2014

For more information, please visit www.quality-in-endoscopy.org

Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy Live porcine model Hands-on EMR and ESD workshop

September 23 – 24, 2013
Rotterdam, The Netherlands

ESGE will join forces together with the European Association for Gastroenterology, Endoscopy and Nutrition (EAGEN) to hold a series of hands-on courses on live porcine models.

Both EMR and ESD techniques are increasingly practiced in Europe with a growing need for intensive individual training. This workshop features a training program to master endoscopic mucosal resections and submucosal dissections in a realistic setting using a live porcine model that also includes the management of potential complications like bleedings and perforations. In this two days course participants will actively practice all procedures under the guidance of an international faculty consisting of renowned experts in the field.

EAGEN and ESGE would like to thank the United European Gastroenterology for endorsement and financial grant.

For more information, please contact Dr Arjun D. Koch
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