General Information

The ability to perform endoscopy procedures safely and effectively is a key aspect of quality clinical care in Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (PGHN). This endoscopy course offers PGHN trainees and young GI specialists a unique opportunity to interact with and learn from some of the most experienced paediatric endoscopists from different countries.
Many different aspects of diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy will be covered, including standard techniques for GI bleeding, insertion of PEGs, management of strictures, etc. as well as advanced diagnostic and therapeutic techniques such as transnasal endoscopy, the use of advanced endoscopic diagnostic imaging techniques, the use of robots in GI endoscopy, the performance of endoscopic full-thickness biopsy, the use of Stretta endoscopic radiofrequency for treating GERD, the treatment of GI strictures using endocnives, etc.