Tips & Tricks for Gastrointestinal and Biliopancreatic Stenting Advanced Course
The use of stents in the management of gastrointestinal (GI) diseases has evolved significantly over the past three decades, transforming therapeutic strategies from malignant obstructions to benign strictures and post-surgical complications across a wide spectrum of conditions.
Despite their growing clinical relevance, the application of GI stents remains a complex and rapidly advancing field, often underrepresented in formal medical education.
As GI stenting continues to expand its therapeutic footprint, providing healthcare professionals with the necessary skills and knowledge is not only timely but essential.
This course aims to address the urgent need for structured multidisciplinary training focused on indications, techniques, and outcomes associated with GI stenting.
By integrating insights from gastroenterology, interventional radiology, and surgical practice, the program will provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of stent selection, deployment methods, complication management, and emerging technologies such as biodegradable and multi-hole stents.
Through case-based learning, hands-on simulation, and expert-led discussions, the course will empower clinicians to make evidence-based decisions and improve patient outcomes.
Course date
Course status
- Available
- Waiting list
- Full
Practical training on live tissue, ex vivo tissue and mechanical simulators
- Theoretical sessions
- Live or pre-recorded operative demonstrations
- 2 half days of hands-on sessions on live tissue (mini-pigs), ex vivo tissue and mechanical simulators
- Coffee breaks and lunches
- One dinner at Brasserie Les Haras
No accommodation, no social programme and no entertainment included in the fees for participants
Course director
M. GIOVANNINI, Institut Paoli Calmettes, Marseille, France
Deputy course directors
G. COSTAMAGNA, Ospedale Isola Tiberina, Roma, Italy
J. DEVIERE, Hôpital Erasme ULB, Bruxelles, Belgium
H. NEUHAUS, Interdisciplinary Clinic RKM740, Düsseldorf, Germany
Faculty panel
Course objectives
- Understand the indications, contraindications, and complications of gastrointestinal and biliary stenting
- Recognize different types of stents (self-expandable metallic stents, plastic stents) and their appropriate applications
- Explain the anatomical considerations and disease processes that necessitate endoscopic stenting
- Demonstrate proficiency in stent selection based on patient presentation and imaging findings
- Master the technical aspects of stent placement, including device handling and deployment techniques
- Troubleshoot common complications such as stent migration, occlusion, or perforation
Target audience
Hepatogastroenterologists, GI endoscopists
Educational methods
- Lectures and live or pre-recorded operative demonstrations with interactive discussions between participants and Faculty members
- Supervised hands-on training on live tissue, ex vivo models and mechanical simulators
- Objective structured assessment of technical skills
Cancellation policy
Live the IRCAD experience to the fullest
The courses are organized in such a way that participants are fully immersed in the heart of the Institute, from start to finish.
One day at IRCADYour course by day, the comfort and luxury in Les Haras Hotel **** by night
A place with a unique design, inspired by history and the universe of horses… Les Haras Hotel**** honors leather and wood to take its guests on a journey through time.
The Haras Brasserie offers a modern and friendly cuisine. The great classics of French cuisine are celebrated there, alongside signature dishes from Alsace or inspirations from the world over.
Testimonials
Excellent combination of theoretical + live demonstration & hands-on training. High level faculty experts
Excellent course!!! Concept of live animal models is unique!
Amazing course!
Wonderful course, great experience, would love to return again
Very good, better than any European ESD course I have attended
