Following the recent success of the Second International Symposium on Complications
in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (17–18 June 2011, Hannover, Germany), it would be worth
reminding ourselves of the key points and highlights of the first symposium held in
Hannover in June 2009. The congress, which is endorsed by the American Society for
Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) under the patronage of the European Society for
Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE), is designed to bring together endoscopists and
support staff to present and discuss the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of complications
associated with gastrointestinal endoscopy, including effective communication strategies
and management in particular patient groups. This current report is a brief summary
of topics discussed at the inaugural symposium in 2009.
