Masterclass in Endoscopy in Gastrointestinal Oncology

Chairs: M. Conio, IT - M. Häfner, AT – P.D. Siersema, NL


The aim of this Masterclass is to provide an update of the role of endoscopy in the diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal neoplasia. The Masterclass is specifically addressed to junior specialists and each topic will be analysed in a systematic and propaedeutic way, from basic to the most complex and difficult procedures. The Masterclass will consist of a series of focused presentations, update lectures and video sessions. Presenters will be using case illustrative examples and high quality video throughout the programme.

Live endoscopy sessions will also be performed to show how to confront clinical and technical problems. Before endoscopy, a detailed analysis of the clinical history of each patient will be presented in order to stress the importance of the appropriateness of the procedure.
The most recent advances in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy will be presented; technical devices will be critically analysed according to the data obtained from evidence-based results of the literature.

High level interaction between the faculty and the audience will be facilitated throughout the course and clinical case discussions in groups will be scheduled each day where the participants’ clinical cases will be discussed. The importance of the multidisciplinary approach to gastrointestinal cancers will be elaborated.

Together with gastroenterologists, interventional radiologists, surgeons and oncologists, participants will be actively involved both in the presentations and in the discussions.

The key aim of the course is to illustrate that endoscopy may offer its best potential particularly when it is part of a comprehensive clinical evaluation of the patient.



LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Update on epidemiology of gastrointestinal cancers and precancerous conditions/lesions
• Appraise the role of endoscopy in several scenarios.
• Discuss cancer genetics and the role of endoscopy.
• Update on endoscopic diagnostic approaches and endotherapy in a multidisciplinary perspective.
• Update on technological innovations.
• Discuss indications and limits of endoscopy and methods to acquire competency in endoscopy.
• Competency in endoscopy but also in clinical research: how to prepare a research protocol

TEACHING FORMAT
The Masterclass offers plenary lectures regarding state-of-the-art clinical evaluation and treatments with reference to clinical guidelines, which will be concluded in take-home messages.
Participants will deliver case presentations within small groups and discuss these with the chairs and the faculty.
Admitted participants will be requested to take part in the whole event. The Masterclass will be entirely in English and fluency in English is necessary for admission.



THE MASTERCLASS:
• Is a 4-day residential, educational and practical event
• Presents full covering of premalignant lesions and malignancies of the gastrointestinal tract
• Is clinically and multi-disciplinary-oriented
• Includes an international faculty of top experts delivering lectures and holding interactions focusing on the management of esophageal, gastric, hepatobiliary, pancreatic and colon cancer
• Provides interaction with other junior specialists from various countries and the experts
• Is located at a teaching hospital
• Includes live endoscopy sessions showing endoscopic procedures related to the topics discussed

Held in collaboration with:
					A.R.G.O
Held under the patronage of:

 

 

ORGANISING SECRETARIAT
European School of Oncology
Piazza Indipendeza 2 6500 Bellinzona, Switzerland
Luis Carvalho   
Ph: +41 91 820 09 58 - Fax: +41 91 820 09 53   
E-mail: lcarvalho@eso.net   


LANGUAGE
The Masterclass will be held in English and translation will not be provided.


INSURANCE
The organizers bear no responsibility for untoward events in relation to the participation in the Conference. Participants are advised to take out their own personal and travel insurance coverage.


ACCREDITATION
Participants will be entitled to receive a certificate of attendance at the close of the Masterclass by completing the online evaluation questionnaire.
The event has been accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME) to provide the CME activity for medical specialists. The EACCME is an institution of the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS). The evaluation of the event has been performed by the Accreditation Council of Oncology in Europe (ACOE) that acknowledged the quality of the scientific programme and its educational value. The event is designated for a maximum of 18 European CME credits (ECMEC).

FACULTY
S. Attwood, Durham University, Centre for Integrated Health Care Research, Durham, UK
M. Bretthauer, University of Oslo, Dept. of Health Management and Health Economy and KG Jebsen Centre for Colorectal Cancer, Oslo, NO
M. Conio, Sanremo Hospital, Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Sanremo, IT
J. East, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust, Dept of Gastroenterology., Oxford, UK
M. Giovannini, Institut Paoli-Calmettes, Endoscopy Dept., Marseille, FR
M. Häfner, St. John of God Hospital, Interventional Endoscopy and Chronic Inflammatory Bowel Diseases Dept., Vienna, AT
C. Hassan, Nuovo Regina Margherita Hospital, Gastroenterology Unit, Rome, IT
N. Hoogerbrugge, Radboud University Medical Center, Dept. of Human Genetics, Nijmegen, NL
M. Hulshof, Academic Medical Centre, Dept. of Gastroenterology, Amsterdam, NL
C. Mulder, Ûniversity Medical Center Amsterdam, Dept. of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Amsterdam, NL
A. Parodi, IT, Sanremo Hospital, Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Sanremo, IT
M. Pennazio, San Giovanni Battista University Teaching Hospital, Division of Gastroenterology, Turin, Italy
J.W. Poley, Erasmus MC University Medical Center, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Rotterdam, NL
K. Ragunath, NIHR Biomedical Research Unit Queens Medical Centre Campus, Nottingham Digestive Diseases Centre, Nottingham, UK
J. Regula, Maria Sklodowska-Curie Memorial Cancer Center, Department of Gastroenterology, Warsaw, PL
P.D. Siersema, Radboud University Medical Center, Dept. of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Nijmegen, NL
E. Van Geenen, Radboud University Medical Center, Dept. of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Nijmegen, NL
J. Van Lanschot, Erasmus MC - University Medical Centre Rotterdam, Dept. of Surgery, Rotterdam, NL
P. Zhou, Fudan University , Zhongshan Hospital, Shanghai, CN

 3 March

13:30		Registration
14:30		Welcome
INTRODUCTORY SESSION
14:45		Gastrointestinal cancers: Epidemiology and risk factors     C. Hassan, IT
15:05		Genetic influence of gastrointestinal cancers     N. Hoogerbrugge, NL
ESOPHAGUS - BARRETT'S ESOFAGUS
15:25		Update lecture: Barrett's esophagus  K. Ragunath, UK
15:55		Discussion
16:10		Coffee break
16:40		RFA and other ablation techniques    M. Häfner, AT
17:00		EMR/ESD    M. Conio, IT
17:20		Discussion
17:35		Video session    M. Conio, IT - M. Häfner, AT -  P. Sharma, US - P.D. Siersema, NL
GROUP SESSIONS (3 groups)    Chairs: M. Conio, IT - M. Häfner, AT - P.D. Siersema, NL
17:50		Clinical case presentations by participants
19:30		Bus to the hotel

 

 4 March

8:20		Bus to the venue
ESOPHAGUS - ESOPHAGEAL CANCER
9:00		Chemo-radiation     M. Hulshof, NL
9:15		Surgery    J. van Lanschot, NL
9:35		Palliation    P.D. Siersema, NL
9:50		Update lecture: SCC - Endoscopic diagnosis and treatment    P. Zhou, CN
10:20		Discussion
10:35		Coffee break
10:50		Live session P. Siersema, NL
ESOPHAGUS (POTPURRI)
12:15		Endoscopic and surgical treatment of gastroesophageal reflux desease    S. Attwood, UK
12:30		Benign strictures of the esophagus    P.D. Siersema, NL
12:45		Eosinophilic esophagitis    S. Attwood, UK
13:00		Stent obstruction    M. Häfner, AT
13:15		Lunch
STOMACH
14:15		Endoscopic classification of gastrointestinal lesions: High-definition, magnification, and virtual chromoendoscopy    K. Ragunath, UK
14:45		Atrophic gastritis: Diagnosis and surveillance    M. Pennazio, IT
15:05		Gastrointestinal stromal tumors    P. Zhou, CN
15:25		Updated lecture: Early gastric cancer - Diagnosis and endoscopic treatment    Speaker to be announced
15:55		Discussion
16:10		Coffee break
16:40		Update lecture: Endoscopic management of perforations, fistula, leaks in the gastrointestinal tract    M. Häfner, AT
17:00		Video Session    M. Conio, IT - M. Häfner, AT - P.D. Siersema, NL
GROUP SESSIONS (3 groups)    Chairs: M. Conio, IT - M. Häfner, AT - P.D. Siersema, NL
17:15		Clinical case presentations by participants
19:00		Bus to the hotel

 

 5 March

8:20		Bus to the venue
PANCREATICOBILIARY TRACT
9:00		EUS in pancreaticobiliary malignancies    M. Giovannini, FR
9:30		ERCP:  technical aspects    E. Van Geenen, NL
9:55		Ercp for pancreatobiliary cancers    E. Van Geenen, NL
10:20		Advances in therapeutic EUS    M. Giovannini, FR
10:55		Discussion
11:15		Coffee break
11:35		Update lecture: Chronic pancreatitis - Diagnosis and management    J.W. Poley, NL
SMALL BOWEL
12:05		Enteroscopy    C. Mulder, NL
12:25		Videocapsule    C. Mulder, NL
12:40		Discussion
13:10		Lunch
COLON-POTPURRI
14:10		Colonoscopy in inflammatory bowel disease: Diagnosis, surveillance, treatment    Speaker to be announced
14:30		Enteral stents: Indications and outcomes    A. Parodi, IT
14:50		Discussion
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT
15:10		Role of guidelines in clinical practice    C. Hassan, IT
15:30		Endoscopy training in Europe    M. Giovannini, FR
15:50		How to perform endoscopic/GI research in a non-academic hospital    C. Hassan, IT
16:10		How to publish a paper    P.D. Siersema, NL
16:30		Discussion
16:40		Coffee break
17:00		Video Session    M. Conio, IT - E. Van Geenen, NL - P.D. Siersema, NL
GROUP SESSIONS (3 groups)    Chairs: M. Conio, IT - M. Häfner, AT - P.D. Siersema, NL
17:15		Clinical case presentations by participants
19:00		Bus to the hotel
20:00		Bus to the Restaurant
20:30		Dinner at the “Restaurant Belvedere” Nijmegen

 

 6 March

8:30		Bus to the venue (after hotel check-out)
COLORECTAL CANCER
9:00		Colorectal cancer screening    J. Regula, PL
9:20		Endoscopic diagnosis and treatment    J. Regula, PL
9:40		ADR: Why is it important?    C. Hassan, IT
10:00		New imaging modalities in the colon    M. Bretthauer, NO
10:20		Colonoscopy: Training and retraining    J. East, UK
10:40		Endoscopic management of colorectal polyps    J. East, UK
11:00		EMR - Tips and tricks    M. Conio, IT
11:20		Coffee break
11:40		ESD - For which lesion and who should this perform?    M. Conio, IT
12:00		Pan-Europe  studies in colonoscopy/CRC screening    M. Bretthauer, NO
12:20		Discussion
12:30		Closing remarks
13:00		Bus to the train station