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Basic Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Course
Diagnostic and therapeutic approachThe course on basic digestive endoscopy is intended to provide the knowledge required to perform a highquality
endoscopic exploration of the upper, mid and lower gastrointestinal tract in different clinical scenarios.
The practical sessions in the dry lab, and with ex vivo animal models and live tissue will provide the trainees with a full immersion experience in endoscope manipulation to improve hand-eye coordination.
This is a unique opportunity to train the basic therapeutic techniques, such as hemostasis and polypectomy.
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Practical training on dry lab simulators, ex vivo tissue and live tissue
The next course will be held on March 15-17, 2027 - Online registration will open soon
- Theoretical and video sessions
- 3 half days of hands-on training on dry lab simulators, ex vivo tissue and live tissue (mini-pigs)
- Coffee breaks and lunches at IRCAD
- One evening dinner at Brasserie Les Haras
No accommodation, no social program and no entertainment included in the registration fees for participants.
Course details
Course directors
- G. COSTAMAGNA, Ospedale Isola Tiberina - Gemelli Isola, Rome, Italy
- M. GIOVANNINI - IRCAD, Strasbourg, France
Deputy course directors
- J. DEVIERE - Hospital Erasme, Brussels, Belgium
- H. NEUHAUS - Interdisciplinary Clinic RKM740, Duesseldorf, Germany
Faculty panel
- P. FAMILIARI - Policlinico Gemelli, Rome, Italy
- D. GALASSO - Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois, Lausanne, Switzerland
- P. KARAGYOZOV - Acibadem City Clinic University Hospital Tokuda, Sofia, Bulgaria
- M. KEUCHEL - Agaplesion Bethesda Krankenhaus Bergedorf, Hamburg, Germany
- L.G. PAPPARELLA, Ospedale Isola Tiberina - Gemelli Isola, Rome, Italy
- N. SHUMKA - Acibadem City Clinic University Hospital Tokuda, Sofia, Bulgaria
Testimonials
Excellent combination of theoretical + live demonstration & hands-on training. High level faculty experts
From Saudi Arabia
Very good, better than any European ESD course I have attended
from United Kingdom
Amazing course!
From Italy
Wonderful course, great experience, would love to return again
From Canada
Course objectives
- To provide the basic knowledge required for the safe use of gastrointestinal endoscopy
- To describe all technical and physiological principles of gastrointestinal endoscopy
- To critically review the most common endoscopic procedures
- To learn or improve endoscopic skills by repeatedly handling the endoscope and performing polypectomy, EMR, ESD, and hemostatic procedures
Educational methods
- Interactive didactic and video sessions between Faculty and course participants
- Supervised hands-on training on dry-lab simulators, ex vivo tissue and live tissue (mini-pigs)
- Objective structured assessment of technical skills
Target audience
- Hepatogastroenterologists, GI endoscopists
- Beginners and physicians already in training
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Accommodation policy
Cancellation policy
Any cancellation or modification request must be sent by e-mail to IRCAD (contact us) – please do not contact the hotel directly.- Full refund: if notified at least 10 days before the start of the course.
- Partial refund: if notified within 10 days before the course, one night's accommodation will be non-refundable.
- No refund: in case of no-show
Booking policy
Rooms are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. The booking deadline is 10 days before the start of the course.
After this date, IRCAD cannot guarantee room availability, but you may still request accommodation and rooms will be allocated subject to availability.
In case of unavailability, we will do our best to re-accommodate you in a nearby hotel of equal standard.
Exclusive hotel offer
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Les Haras Brasserie
Modern Alsatian cuisine in a historic setting.
The perfect place to meet international experts and fellow participants in a friendly atmosphere.
Please note: meals are not included in the hotel offer.
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