Advanced GI Endoscopy Workshop

WA participant places available. Non-WA places FULL.  

About

This highly practical comprehensive program will cover a broad range of common clinical scenarios that require more advanced endoscopic techniques for management and will be delivered through focused discussion sessions followed by small group hands-on stations utilising the latest endoscopic devices.

Participants may gain valuable experience on equipment from the clinical setting and will consolidate their knowledge of latest techniques, demonstrated by experts in therapeutic endoscopy.

This workshop is suitable for Trainees and Consultants in Gastroenterology and Endoscopy and General Surgeons with Conjoint Committee Certification for endoscopic procedures.  Attendees must be competent in basic endoscopic techniques and /or have participated in CTEC's Introductory Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Workshop.  This workshop is highly recommended for all endoscopists wishing to expand their knowledge in advanced endoscopic skills. 

Eligible WA based participants will receive a 50% subsidy of the workshop fee due to generous support from Cancer Network WA. 

Workshop Content

Day 1 - Friday 1 August 2025

Discussion: Diathermy - It's not that complicated

Practical Session: Principles of diathermy for haemostasis

• Argon plasma coagulation
• Bipolar techniques
• Electrocautery devices

Discussion: The endoscopic approach to Upper GI bleeding (Variceal/Non Variceal)

Practical Session: Management of Upper GI haemorrhage

• Argon plasma coagulation
• Sclerotherapy
• Variceal banding

Discussion: Management of benign strictures

Practical Session: Dilation devices

• Balloon dilation
• Esophageal dilation
• Foreign body retrieval

Discussion: Polypectomy techniques including management of complications

Practical Session: Management of GI polyps

• Pseudopolyps
• Flat polyps
• Difficult cases of bleeding (including perforations)

Day 2 - Saturday 2 August 2025

Discussion: Peri procedural management of GI Tract bleeding

Discussion: Management of colonic bleeding

Discussion: Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrotomy (PEG) tube placement and techniques

Practical Session

• Lower GI haemostasis techniques
• Polypectomy - lower GI
• PEG pull technique and tube placement and management

Discussion: Approach to the difficult colonoscopy - advice from an expert

Practical Session: 

• SPOTTattoo injection techniqus
• Endoscopic gluing
• Polypectomy

Participants will use animal (porcine) tissue* models (Koken model, EASIE).
 

Workshop Inclusions

• Pre-reading
• Porcine tissue*  models
• Didactic sessions
• All meals and refreshments
• Limited places to maximise practical learning time

2025 Fee

WA Consultant: $2300 *
Non-WA Consultant: $2400 
WA Trainee: $2000 *
Non-WA Trainee: $2200 

*Eligible WA based participants will receive a 50% subsidy of the workshop fee due to generous support from Cancer Network WA.

COVID-19 Information for Workshop Participants

CTEC Terms & Conditions

*Use of porcine simulators is not compulsory
 

Workshop content, date and convenors may be subject to change or cancellation due to unforeseen circumstances.