Diagnostic and Interventional Upper GI Endoscopy Course


Course Objective
- To understand the mechanics and parts of flexible video endoscope
- To learn how to set up your Endoscopy Unit
- To master the proper technique of performing a safe and effective Upper GI endoscopic examination
- To know how to handle and disinfect video endoscopes
- To learn how to interpret various pathologies of the Upper GI tract
- To learn the proper indications and contraindications of doing an Upper GI endoscopy
- To learn the basic interventional endoscopic procedures like biopsy, injection, band ligation, polypectomy and dilatation which surgeons can perform in their day to day practice
- To know about what complications can arise due to endoscopic procedures and how to prevent them
- To learn about sedation methods required for performing endoscopy
- To learn how to generate standardized endoscopy reports using proper terminology
- To learn all about documentation, image grabbing and video editing
Who Should Attend ?
- Surgical and Gastroenterological Residents
- Young physicians entering into the field of GI Endoscopy
- Surgeons practicing GI surgery who wants to start basic diagnostic and interventional Upper GI endoscopy in their day to day practice
- Surgeons and Physicians who want to pursue GI endoscopy as their future career
- Surgeons who are already performing GI endoscopy but want to expand their skills to do further interventional procedures
Course Highlights
- Lectures by expert faculty
- Supervised hands-on training on Upper GI Flexible Endoscopy on the state of the art latest computerized simulators
- Supervised extensive hands-on training in the animal tissue laboratory
- Exposure to the various accessories used for Upper GI endoscopic procedures