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The Tunnel at the End of the Light: Innovation in Complex Endoscopy

Tuesday, May 13, 2025
2:15 PM – 3:05 PM PT
Location: Ballroom 6C-F, Upper Level

CME Live Q&A and Polling

    Co-Moderator(s)

  • Jessica Cohan, MD, MAS, FACS, FASCRS (she/her/hers)

    Assistant Professor of Surgery
    University of Utah

    All of the relevant financial relationships listed below have been mitigated.
    This individual has no relevant relationships with ineligible companies.

  • EG

    Emre Gorgun, MD, MBA

    Vice Chair, Department of Colorectal Surgery
    Cleveland Clinic Foundation-Main Campus
    Cleveland, Ohio, United States

    All of the relevant financial relationships listed below have been mitigated.
    Boston Scientific: Teaching (Ongoing); Intuitive: Consultant (Ongoing); Lumendi: Consultant (Ongoing)

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
  • Describe complex endoscopic techniques for management of complex polyps and early-stage tumors including endoscopic mucosal resection, endoscopic submucosal dissection, endoscopic full thickness resection, and endoscopic suturing.
  • Review complex endoscopic management options for colorectal perforations and anastomotic leaks.
  • Discuss strategies for incorporating complex endoscopic techniques into colorectal surgery practice including how to collaborate with gastroenterologists, industry, and healthcare administration, and how the landscape for these procedures is changing with time.
CME Credit: 0.75
Self-Assessment Credit: 0.75
Contact Hours: 0.75

The field of endoluminal surgery has witnessed remarkable evolution in recent years, underscoring the critical importance of effective and minimally invasive management strategies in colorectal surgery. This symposium will address how colorectal surgeons can incorporate cutting-edge advancements in complex endoscopy techniques, including EMR, ESD, endoscopic full-thickness resection, and endoscopic suturing into their practices. It will also explore reasons why every forward-thinking colorectal surgeon should become acquainted with this space and strive to gain essential skillsets and knowledge to expand and shape our field.

Presentations:

  • 2:15 PM – 2:20 PM PT
    Introduction

    Faculty: Emre Gorgun, MD, MBA – Cleveland Clinic Foundation-Main Campus

    Faculty: Jessica Cohan, MD, MAS, FACS, FASCRS (she/her/hers) – University of Utah

  • 2:21 PM – 2:32 PM PT
    EMR, ESD, full thickness resection, and endoscopic suturing: You can do it!

    Faculty: Peter W. Marcello, MD (he/him/his) – Lahey Hospital and Medical Center

  • 2:33 PM – 2:44 PM PT
    Work the magic: Endoscopic management of colonic perforations and anastomotic leaks

    Faculty: Jennifer L. Paruch, MD (she/her/hers) – Ochsner Medical Center

  • 2:45 PM – 2:56 PM PT
    The Future of Endoluminal Surgery: How and Why Colorectal Surgeons Should incorporate Advanced Endoscopy into Their Practice.

    Faculty: Sang W. Lee, FASCRS – USC Keck school of Medicine

  • 2:57 PM – 3:05 PM PT
    Cases and Questions

    Faculty: Emre Gorgun, MD, MBA – Cleveland Clinic Foundation-Main Campus

    Faculty: Jessica Cohan, MD, MAS, FACS, FASCRS (she/her/hers) – University of Utah