HOST MODERATOR
David L. Diehl, MD, FACP, MASGE, AGAF
Clinical Professor of Medicine and Pathology
Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine
Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA
GUEST SPEAKER
Vanessa M. Shami, MD
Professor of Medicine
Section Head of Interventional Gastroenterology
Director of Endoscopic Ultrasound
Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology
University of Virginia Medical Center, Charlottesville, VA
1. Apply best practices for high-yield EUS needle biopsy.
2. Select appropriate biopsy needles and sampling techniques based on clinical needs.
3. Evaluate the role of ROSE, MOSE, and adjunctive technologies in optimizing diagnostic yield.
4. Discuss the use of elastography and contrast-enhanced EUS.
5. Recognize common challenges, pitfalls, and solutions through case review.
SPEAKER
Tobias Zuchelli, MD, FASGE
Program Director, Advanced Endoscopy Fellowship
Director of Bariatric Endoscopy
Henry Ford Hospital
Detroit, MI
- Learn how the five principles of closure support procedural success
- Select appropriate closure techniques based on defect complexity and patient-specific considerations
- Integrate clinical evidence into device selection and closure strategy
- Analyze real-world clinical cases to reinforce decision-making and optimize patient outcomes
SPEAKERS
Geri Keane, MBBS, MSc, PhD
Director, Bariatric Endoscopy
Director, NCR Multidisciplinary Pancreatic Cyst Clinic
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Johns Hopkins Medicine, Washington, DC
Kristen Koeller, CRNP
Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner
Johns Hopkins Medicine
Washington, DC
- Identify essential roles in an Endobariatric care team
- Discuss strategies to optimize patient selection, preparation, and longitudinal follow-up
- Review efficient clinical workflows to support a sustainable Endobariatric program
SPEAKERS
Antonio Mendoza-Ladd, MD
UC Davis Health
Shyam Thakkar, MD, FASGE
WVU Medicine
Somashekar Krishna, MD, MPH
The Ohio State University
Wexner Medical Center
Shailendra Singh, MD
WVU Medicine
Nirav Thosani, MD, MHA
UTHealth Houston
McGovern Medical School
Andrew Storm, MD
Wake Forest University
School of Medicine
Stuart Amateau, MD, PhD
University of Minnesota Medical Center
- Evaluate evolving approaches to EUS-guided tissue acquisition, including core biopsy and EUS-guided liver biopsy techniques, patient selection, and procedural considerations.
- Discuss current and emerging applications of EUS-guided radiofrequency ablation (EUS-RFA) and considerations for patient selection, technique, multidisciplinary care, and clinical workflow.
- Describe techniques and considerations for electrosurgical access and EUS-guided drainage of pancreatic fluid collections, including procedural workflow, device selection, and deployment.
- Apply practical, case-based insights to interventional EUS procedures, including technical considerations, challenging clinical scenarios, and strategies for integrating advanced EUS technologies into clinical practice.
HOST MODERATOR
David L. Diehl, MD, FACP, MASGE, AGAF
Clinical Professor of Medicine and Pathology
Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine
Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA
GUEST SPEAKERS
Jeffrey Mosko, MD, MSc, FRCPC, FASGE
Associate Professor of Medicine
University of Toronto
Division of Gastroenterology
St. Michael’s Hospital, Toronto, ON
Gary May, MD, FRCPC, FASGE, CAGF
Associate Professor of Medicine
University of Toronto
Head, Division of Gastroenterology
St. Michael’s Hospital, Toronto, ON
1. Compare ERCP training pathways & how training has evolved over time.
2. Review expert approaches to difficult cannulation cases.
3. Discuss patient positioning and sedation considerations.
4. Explore how new technologies are shaping ERCP practice.
5. Understand current expectations for quality, competency, and credentialing.
6. Examine future innovations, including robotic ERCP.
HOST MODERATOR
David L. Diehl, MD, FACP, MASGE, AGAF
Clinical Professor of Medicine and Pathology
Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine
Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA
GUEST SPEAKER
Muhammad K. Hasan, MD, FACG, FASGE
Medical Director
Center for Interventional Endoscopy
CIE AdventHealth Medical Group
Orlando, FL
1. Review expert approaches to complex and challenging ERCP cases.
2. Explore advanced techniques for biliary drainage, stone management, and stricture evaluation.
3. Discuss emerging technologies for biliary and pancreatic interventions.
4. Learn practical strategies for managing ERCP complications and emergencies.
5. Consider unique challenges encountered in special patient populations.
