Session 6

Session 6: Interventional Endoscopy: New Frontiers

Monday June 15, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Auditorium Condé

   I. POEM and Third-Space Procedures

  1. Does the side of mucosal entry affect POEM procedure outcomes? 
  2. What is the true incidence of reflux after POEM & how can that be reduced? 
  3. Does it matter whether full-thickness or circular muscle-only myotomy is performed for POEM? 
  4. Do we know the long-term durability of POEM? 
  5. Can we predict which patients will fail POEM? 
  6. Should we aim for same day discharge after POEM? 


    II. Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection & Tumor Resection
     
  7. How large is too large for ESD in 2026? 
  8. How deep is too deep for ESD in 2026?
  9. Is endoscopic ultrasound helpful or required for optimal ESD? 
  10. Will artificial intelligence change the way we perform ESD?
  11. What technological advances are needed for ESD to make the next leap forward? 
  12. What are the next steps for 3rd space endoscopy in the esophagus?