CPD Course Spotlight: Intermediate Endoscopy Polypectomy Workshop 19 January 2023
Date: 19 January 2023
Duration: 7 hours
CPD Credits: 7.5
Location: RCSI, Dublin
This endoscopy workshop is designed for registrars already performing gastroscopies and colonoscopies independently. The interactive, case-based discussions will deal with themes such as practical polypectomy, tattooing, endoclip placement, endoscopic mucosal resection and visual footage of difficult real cases.
This is a hands-on course, where virtual reality endoscopic simulators and bench task trainers will be used to practice gastroscopy and colonoscopy, on advanced modules with different pathologies. The workshop will be run in two parallel sessions to maximise simulator use.
Learning outcomes
Improved skills in preventing complications such as looping
Knowledge of the approach to polypectomy and its optimal visualisation, classification and risk assessment
Practice at simulated polypectomy of pedunculated and sessile lesions
Increased knowledge of the therapeutic options and diathermy settings for performing a polypectomy
Awareness of key performance indicators (KPI) for colonoscopy
Increased insight into the visual changes in GI pathology
Insight into methods of preventing and treating polypectomy complications
Suitable for
Senior registrars in general surgery, upper GI and colorectal surgery, who have experience in endoscopy