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PER-ORAL ENDOSCOPIC MYOTOMY
& ENDOSCOPIC SUBMUCOSAL
DISSECTION
A HANDS-ON COURSE
CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION
FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2015
Campus of University Hospitals Case Medical Center and
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
Cleveland, Ohio
PRESENTED BY:
SPONSORED BY:
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is an update in new technology research and clinical application of per-oral endoscopic
myotomy (POEM) for the treatment of achalasia and other esophageal motility disorders, as well as
the indications and techniques for endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD). This course will provide
information regarding the techniques, indications and complications which will be encountered by the
gastroenterologist and general surgeon. Course content will include state-of-the-art lecturers, panel
discussions, instructive video presentations and a porcine laboratory session.
COURSE AGENDA
COURSE FACULTY
7:30 a.m.
Registration
7:50 a.m.
Opening Remarks
Jeffrey Marks, MD
Amitabh Chak, MD
Course Director
Jeffrey Marks, MD
8 a.m.Pathophysiology and Diagnosis of
Achalasia – Overview
Amitabh Chak, MD
8:20 a.m.Medical Management and
Endoscopic Treatments for Achalasia
John Dumot, DO
8:40 a.m.
POEM Overview and History
Jeffrey Marks, MD
9 a.m.
POEM Technique (w/unedited videos)
Jeffrey Marks, MD
9:20 a.m.
Refreshment Break
9:40 a.m.POEM: Tricks of the Trade/Prepping
of Patient and Room
Jeffrey Marks, MD
10 a.m.Alphabet “Soup” – EMR, ESD, EFTR:
What does it all mean?
Amitabh Chak, MD
10:20 a.m.Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection –
Technique and Tools of the Trade
John Dumot, DO
10:45 a.m.
ESD Case Presentations
Amitabh Chak, MD
John Dumot, DO
11:15 a.m.
Future of Endoscopy
Jeffrey Marks, MD
11:30 a.m.
Discussion/Q&A
11:45 a.m.
Lunch
12:30 p.m.
Hands-On Lab
4 p.m.
Adjourn
Program Director, General Surgery
Director, Surgical Endoscopy
University Hospitals Case Medical Center
Professor, Department of Surgery
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
Amitabh Chak, MD
Division of Gastroenterology
University Hospitals Case Medical Center
Professor, Department of Medicine
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
John Dumot, DO
Medical Director, University Hospitals Digestive Health Institute
University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center
Professor, Department of Medicine
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
OBJECTIVES
After attending this program, participants will be able
to:
•
eview history of advanced endoluminal
R
techniques and per-oral endoscopic myotomy
(POEM)
•
Identify indications and complications associated
with endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD)
•
L earn the technical components of POEM and
ESD in porcine lab setting
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
The course is intended for gastroenterologists
and general surgeons.
POLICY DISCLOSURE
The policy of Case Western Reserve University School
of Medicine CME Program requires that the Activity
Director, planning committee members and all
activity faculty (that is, anyone in a position to control
the content of the education activity) disclose to the
activity participants all relevant financial relationship
with commercial interest. Disclosure will be made
to activity participants prior to the commencement
of the activity. Case Western Reserve University
School of Medicine also requires that faculty make
clinical recommendation based on the best available
scientific evidence and that faculty identify any
discussion of “off-label” or investigational use of
pharmaceutical products or medical devices.
ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
is accredited by the Accreditation Council for
Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing
medical education for physicians.
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
designates this live activity for a maximum of
7.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should
claim only the credit commensurate with
the extent of their participation in the activity.
Credits earned for this activity are eligible for
Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Part 2 credit.
REGISTRATION
Registration includes electronic course syllabus,
continental breakfast, lunch and refreshment breaks.
Lecture and Lab (by Friday, March 6, 2015)$550
Lecture and Lab (after Friday, March 6, 2015)$650
Lecture Only $300
Register online at www.isicase.org
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Center is the primary affiliate of Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, a national leader in medical
research and education and consistently ranked among the top research medical schools in the country by U.S.
News & World Report. Through their faculty appointments at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine,
physicians at UH Case Medical Center are advancing medical care through innovative research and discovery that
bring the latest treatment options to patients.
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