Course Overview
Included Content
The Cleveland Clinic Advanced Endoscopy Course (CADEC) 2024 is a high-intensity international educational program designed to bridge the gap between standard endoscopy and advanced interventional techniques. This edition is structured around the Three Pillars of modern therapeutic endoscopy: Third Space Endoscopy, Bariatric Endoscopy, and Hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB) interventions.
The course is recognized for its strong emphasis on hands-on surgical skills training, allowing participants to practice complex endoscopic procedures on ex-vivo models using real-world clinical setups.
Educational Focus
The curriculum concentrates on the technical and practical aspects of “incisionless” endoscopic surgery, with detailed coverage of:
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Third Space Endoscopy
Techniques for POEM (achalasia), G-POEM (gastroparesis), Z-POEM (Zenker’s diverticulum), and submucosal tunneling for tumor resection (STER).
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Endoscopic Bariatric Therapies
Step-by-step approaches to Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG) and Transoral Outlet Reduction (TORe) for weight regain after gastric bypass.
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Endoscopic Resection Techniques
Practical differentiation between EMR (Endoscopic Mucosal Resection) and ESD (Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection) for large gastric and colorectal lesions.
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Complication Management
Use of advanced suturing and closure devices to manage perforations, leaks, and fistulas.
Course Format
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Dedicated hands-on bariatric and suturing laboratory sessions
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Didactic lectures and focused mini-symposiums
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Third space and HPB hands-on training labs
This structure ensures a balance between theoretical knowledge and procedural skill development.
Target Audience
This course is designed for:
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Gastroenterologists and advanced endoscopists
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Gastroenterology fellows, particularly those in advanced endoscopy training
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General surgeons interested in flexible and hybrid endoscopic procedures
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Endoscopy nurses and technicians involved in complex procedural setup and device management
Key Learning Value
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Extensive hands-on simulation with realistic procedural feedback
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Multidisciplinary approach integrating endoscopic and surgical perspectives
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Exposure to standardized protocols and equipment workflows used in a high-volume endoscopy center
Video Topics:
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A Curious Case of Wandering Stents
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Metabolic Endoscopy: New Approaches to Treat Obesity, Diabetes, and MASLD
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Innovative Endoscopic Device for Sleeve Gastroplasty: Initial Clinical Experiences
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The Emerging Field of Endohepatology
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Endoscopic Resection and Submucosal Dissection
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Duodenal Anastomosis Using Magnets for Management of Malnutrition after Multiple Bariatric Surgeries
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Endoscopic Ultrasound: Approach with Fluoroscopy and Ultrasound
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Breaking the Mold: Learning and Leadership in GI Endoscopy