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Therapeutic endoscopy for the non-therapeutic endoscopist Session

Presented from India by Dr. Sarah Al Ghamdi

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Case Description

The "Therapeutic Endoscopy for the Non-Therapeutic Endoscopist" session is designed to provide gastroenterologists who may not regularly perform therapeutic procedures with valuable insights and hands-on skills in therapeutic endoscopy. This session focuses on practical aspects, including basic...

Case Summary

The talk focuses on the management of polyps discovered during endoscopy, particularly for endoscopists who aren't specialized in advanced techniques. It emphasizes understanding available options, primarily EMR (endoscopic mucosal resection) and ESD (endoscopic submucosal dissection), highlighting ESD's lower recurrence rate and ability to assess submucosal invasion.

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Dr. Sarah Al Ghamdi

Assistant Professor of Medicine, Gastroenterologist and Advanced Endoscopist, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

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