An exciting keynote speech awaits you in the morning session on Thursday. Further information will follow shortly.

Speakers:
Prof. Dr. Dr. Albrecht Neeße
Prof. Dr. Peter Siersema

Following the morning session, after a brief setup, the courses will begin at the Friedrich Conzen Haus.
All participants who have booked a course at an external venue will be transported there as a group via bus and taxi shuttle and returned to the Friedrich Conzen Haus after the course.

In this sonography course for beginners, learn all the essential building blocks for your future sonography knowledge. Our lecturers will gradually introduce you to the devices and practice the systematic examination on our test subjects. Working in small groups (max. 3 per device) leaves you with enough practice time to consolidate your acquired skills in the emergency room, practice or functional department. Various providers provide the ultrasound devices, so that you can also get to know the special technical options of the manufacturers during the day.

Instructors:

Information to follow!

Course Schedule:

The course is aimed at prospective gastroenterologists or gastroenterologists with little experience in ERCP. The course is held in small groups.

In the course, in addition to the demonstration of the duodenoscope, the handling is also explained. In particular, the setting of the Vaterian papilla is demonstrated and later practiced on models. In the afternoon, the indication and procedure of papillotomies and stone removals will be explained. Possible complications and their management will also be discussed. During the course, you will receive tips and tricks for the examination from our experienced lecturers. During the course there is enough time for questions and discussion.

Instructors:

Prof. Dr. Artur Hoffmann
Dr. Istvan Hritz
Dr. Lukas Welsch

Course Schedule:

High-resolution catheters (known as HR manometry) with up to 36 measuring points are increasingly being used to measure movement in the esophagus and to measure pressure. This enables accurate recording of the various pressure values in the esophagus and lower esophageal sphincter. For this purpose, a kind of geographical atlas of the esophagus is displayed on the monitor during the examination, which subsequently enables electronic summarization and evaluation. Manometry is a diagnostic procedure that should not be overlooked, especially in cases of achalasia. Not only is it the reference procedure for diagnosis and individualized therapy, but it also allows the success of the therapy to be checked, for example, after surgical division of the LES and after the newly established “peroral endoscopic myotomy,” or POEM for short (as part of a gastroscopy).
You have the opportunity to deepen the application of high-resolution manometry through practical exercises at measuring stations in small groups. You are also welcome to bring in your own case studies.

Instructors:

Prof. Dr. Hans-Dieter Allescher

Course Schedule:

Endoscopic submucosal dissection has an extremely long learning curve. This course shows you how to use the interventional technique and safely reach your therapy goal. The focus of the course is on practical exercises on the biomodel. Only here can the conditions in humans be simulated. The course is intended for doctors with experience in endoscopy and hemostasis who want to learn the technique of ESD. Therefore, the theoretical part will also focus on the indication, diagnostics and limits of gastrointestinal oncology.

Our experts all have many years of experience in the application of various techniques and support you with tips and tricks.

Teamwork is crucial for the application of the technique. That’s why you can register for the course together with your endoscopy assistant.

Instructors:

Prof. Dr. Franz Ludwig Dumoulin
Prof. Dr. Jürgen Hochberger
Prof. Dr. Dr. Albrecht Neeße

Course Schedule:

Enteroscopy is a complex examination and is often performed with the double balloon. The essential prerequisites for a successful examination are the indication, the correct positioning of the patient, and the technical execution.
With our internationally renowned experts, you will be optimally prepared for this.
The exercises are carried out on a biomodel for small bowel examinations. Rare diagnoses and the theory are discussed in the seminar using video material.

Instructors:

Prof. Dr. Andrea May
Dr. Björn Lewerenz

Course Schedule:

In this course you will get an overview of the current therapy strategies in gastrointestinal oncology. The course gives you an overview, update and outlook for the most important entities. Standard therapies and the latest immunotherapy are discussed using examples.

Instructors:

Prof. Dr. Fabian Finkelmeier
PD Dr. Christine Koch
Prof. Dr. Oliver Waidmann

Course Schedule:

In this course you can practice complex emergency scenarios in endoscopy under guidance. During the course you will be in a scenario that you know from everyday life. The scenarios are carefully selected and often include more than one possible solution. How do you deal with unexpected situations? How do you solve the tasks that are set for you and your team?
Register alone or with your team. As a participant of the course you should master the basic procedures of endoscopy and hemostasis. The scenarios are then discussed, taking into account the current literature. After passing the course you will receive our Workshop Week certificate for “Emergency Scenarios Endoscopy”

Instructors:

Dr. Markus Dollhopf
PD Dr. Mate Knabe
Prof. Dr. Dieter Schilling

Course Schedule:

Exciting live cases, hands-on training on the porcine model combined with practice-oriented lectures. Be there up close and learn everything about tunnel techniques from the indication, functional diagnostics and the surgical techniques.
You will learn how to select the appropriate technique for different patients and follow the application during live operations and can then practice it yourself on the model. In addition, key strategies for complication management are taught, as well as the importance of high-resolution manometry for precise indication.

The course is aimed at experienced endoscopists who want to deepen their knowledge in a targeted manner. In addition to important differential diagnoses of dysphagia, modern diagnostic and therapeutic procedures are presented. These include both classical HR manometry and the practical use of the EndoFLIP system.

The Helios Klinikum Krefeld offers the ideal setting for this with its renowned department for motility disorders. Take the opportunity to discuss challenging cases together with our experts and gain valuable insights into the management of complex situations.

Instructors:

Prof. Dr. Thomas Frieling
Prof. Dr. Christian Gerges
Rita Kuhlbusch-Zicklam
Dr. Christian Torres Reyes

Course Schedule:

The endoscopic examination and therapy of the bile duct and pancreas are certainly among the most complex examinations in endoscopy. Our experienced tutors will show you how to intubate the papilla even in difficult situations and how to perform your therapy safely. Through the course concept of small groups, you can discuss problematic cases and complications. In our live demo on the patient, we will show you exciting cases from the department of the EvK in Düsseldorf in order to discuss them with you afterwards.

The ETM Deepdive workshop is aimed at interventional endoscopists who want to deepen their skills in advanced tissue resection and suture. The course combines focused lectures, case discussions and extensive practical exercises on EMR and ESD with a special focus on the avoidance and management of complications.

Participants will also improve their clinical decision-making and learn to treat complex cases with a multidisciplinary approach. To prepare for the practical units, an e-learning module on the topic of “Closure” is offered, the completion of which is strongly recommended to all participants.

Focus on practical exercises
At specially equipped training stations, participants practice central techniques of resection and suture, including:

• ESD resection
• X-Tack suture system
• MANTIS clip for tissue suture
• Endoscopic suturing with OverStitch

Target group
This course is aimed at doctors with experience in tissue resection and complication management (Level C).
Ideal participants are:

• Interventional endoscopists who regularly perform EMR (more than 25 cases per year)
• Interested in advanced endoscopic suture technology and complication management
• Interested in learning or developing ESD skills

Instructors:

PD Dr. Konstantinos Kouladouros
Dr. Sandra Nagl
Dr. Gilbert Rahe

Course Schedule:

The course deals with advanced ERCP and the associated procedures. You practice papillotomy and the placement of self-expanding metal stents on the model, you dilate stenoses and learn complication management. Unclear stenoses in the bile duct, the treatment of large, partially impacted concretions are among the supreme disciplines in ERCP. Beyond diagnostics, our experts from the German Cholangioscopy Study Group will show you the therapeutic options and the application in the bile duct. The training takes place in the new Micro-Tech Europe Training & Education Centre INSPIRE.YOU.

Instructors:

Prof. Dr. Ulrike Denzer
Prof. Dr. Mark Ellrichmann

Course Schedule:

In some patients, PTCD is the only way to achieve biliary drainage. The indication and correct execution require a great deal of experience. In this course, you will learn from our tutors how to perform an initial placement, as well as how to handle an existing drainage. You can exchange ideas and ask questions with your tutors in the group. If possible, a PTCD will be demonstrated on a patient.

Instructors:

Dr. Jennis Kandler
Prof. Dr. Sven Loosen

Course Schedule:

Focus on the bile duct: different paths, one goal

1. Introduction & Overview
2. ERCP & Cholangioscopy
3. EUS-BD: Endosonographic Access
4. PTCD: Percutaneous Drainage
5. Interactive Case Discussions & Take-Home Message

Chair:

Prof. Dr. Christian Gerges

Speakers:

PD Dr. Torsten Beyna
Prof. Dr. Ulrike Denzer
Prof. Dr. Arne Kandulski

On Friday morning, you can look forward to exciting cases from the Evangelical Hospital in Düsseldorf, where you can watch PD Dr. Torsten Beyna and his team perform endoscopy via live broadcast.

Following the morning session, after a brief setup, the courses will begin at the Friedrich Conzen Haus.
All participants who have booked a course at an external venue will be transported there as a group via bus and taxi shuttle and returned to the Friedrich Conzen Haus after the course.

Endosonography combines sonography and endoscopy in one examination and is therefore a complex examination for many. In the theoretical part, you will learn the anatomical “landmarks” for safe orientation in the upper gastrointestinal tract. Live demonstrations on the patient show you the anatomy and pathological findings. In the last part, you can learn the technique of safe fine needle puncture on the model yourself.

Instructors:

Prof. Dr. Arne Kandulski
Dr. Volker Penndorf

Course Schedule:

After a general theoretical introduction, the practical part follows with exercises in small groups (3, max. 4 people per model) on biomodels. In addition to general EGD knowledge, hemostasis using various techniques (ligation, injection, various clips) should be practiced on the practical model. In addition, the topics of foreign body removal, resection and therapy of stenoses are covered in the practical exercises.

Instructors:

Hadil Layka
Dr. Florian Michael
Dr. Lukas Welsch

Course Schedule:

More than 2.5 million people worldwide have been treated with PillCam™ capsules to date. They offer minimally invasive, gentle, and uncomplicated diagnostics for the safe diagnosis of gastrointestinal bleeding as a cause of iron deficiency anemia or chronic diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.

In this course, you will be trained on the PillCam system. You can, however, use the certificate universally to apply for approval for outpatient use from your responsible Association of Statutory Health Insurance Physicians.

Instructors:

Dr. Michael Philipper

Course schedule Day 1:

The diagnosis and therapy of early Barrett carcinomas is challenging and requires sufficient experience. In this course, you will learn the different types of chromoendoscopy and the correct resection technique. In the second part, nationally and internationally renowned lecturers will discuss the various ablation techniques.
In this course, you have the opportunity to learn APC, radiofrequency ablation, and the technique of cryoablation. In the video cases, we will show you what really matters.

This course is aimed at participants with sound knowledge of gastroscopy.

Instructors:

Prof. Dr. Helmut Messmann
Prof. Dr. Thomas von Hahn

Course Schedule:

Managing hepatological emergencies often presents a life-threatening situation. University Hospital Düsseldorf has a renowned hepatology department. What is the current treatment for acute-on-chronic liver failure, which anti-infective therapy is appropriate, and when is TIPS placement indicated? An interdisciplinary team will guide you through this seminar series.

In the practical part you will visit the functional area. Depending on the number of patients, the TIPS system will be demonstrated live.

Instructors:

Dr. Anselm Kunstein

Course Schedule:

This workshop is aimed at doctors with experience in internal ultrasound who want to deepen their knowledge specifically in the field of hepatology. The morning deals with the basics and Doppler sonography. In the afternoon we demonstrate typical findings and their interpretation on patients. The topic will be based on the currently available patients.

Thanks to the support of the sponsors, you can also practice on various devices. Our experienced ultrasound tutors will take care of the clinical care. Representatives of the respective device providers will also help you with image optimization and the correct application of image-specific techniques.

Instructors:

Dr. Veronica Jahr
Dr. Christian Weigel

Course Schedule:

The HPB Deepdive was developed to provide interventional endoscopists with a comprehensive understanding of the full spectrum of diagnostic and therapeutic options in Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary (HPB) diseases.
A special focus of the program is on the integration and interaction of ERCP, cholangioscopy and EUS procedures and how these techniques complement each other in daily clinical decision-making.
Participants will learn about the multidisciplinary approach that is essential for optimal patient outcomes and learn how to strategically combine procedures and apply advanced interventions such as LAMS implantation, cholangioscopy, and efficient ERCP techniques.

Hands-On Sessions
For the practical exercises, participants can choose between the following options:

• Hot Axios LAMS certification – A complete certification for Hot Axios LAMS, limited to 8 participants
• ERCP/Cholangioscopy Hands-On – Focus on tips and tricks for ERCP and cholangioscopy, including biliary SEMS, double-wire technique, and EHL, limited to 12 participants
  Hot Axios certification will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.

Participant Profile
The HPB Deepdive Workshop is designed for interventional endoscopists who already perform ERCP and wish to elevate their skills to the next level. Ideal for physicians who want to expand their expertise in ERCP, EUS, and cholangioscopy. This advanced Level B course focuses on refining techniques, improving clinical decision-making, and achieving true excellence in daily practice.

Hot Axios Certification Hands-On
Participants specializing in LAMS and wishing to register for Hot Axios certification must meet the following requirements:

• Experience in EUS with more than 100 diagnostic EUS procedures performed
• Expectation to perform at least 5 LAMS cases per year to maintain competency
• Willingness to complete the mandatory e-learning module before the workshop
• Ability to perform the first Hot Axios cases within 4 weeks after training
• Support and approval from the surgical team for performing LAMS procedures.

Instructors:

Prof. Dr. Marianna Arvanitakis
Dr. Markus Dollhopf
Dr. Gilbert Rahe

Course Schedule:

Objective: To learn how to perform EUS-guided drainage of structures such as pancreatic pseudocysts or gallbladders using a placement system with
electrocautery (HotPlumber™)
Structure: Theoretical & practical part
Prerequisite: > 100 EUS examinations performed

Instructors:

Prof. Dr. Jochen Weigt
Prof. Dr. Tobias J. Weismüller

Course Schedule:

The detailed course schedule is currently being developed and will be published soon.

This course is designed for advanced users who wish to deepen their knowledge of endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) and peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) techniques.

During the training, you will learn various cutting techniques and gain a deep understanding of how the knives work. Our experts will demonstrate the practical application of HF surgery, as well as the use of advanced resection techniques. A special focus will be on the tunnel technique, which enables the safe and effective performance of complex procedures.

Hands-on exercises on models will provide you with the opportunity to practice and further develop your skills in a practical setting under expert guidance.

Instructors:

PD Dr. Konstantinos Kouladouros
PD Dr. Henrike Lenzen

Course Schedule:

The Endo-Bariatric ESG Basic Course offers interventional endoscopists and surgeons a comprehensive introduction to endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) and TORe using the OverStitch system. This intensive two-day training covers all steps – from patient selection and procedure planning to technical execution and complication management.

With a strong focus on practical exercises, participants will work closely with some of Europe’s leading experts in endo-bariatric procedures, ensuring individual support and direct knowledge transfer. A multidisciplinary approach demonstrates how ESG can be integrated into the broader bariatric treatment pathway and provides participants with the knowledge to adopt these techniques into daily clinical practice.

Each participant completes a mandatory 4-hour e-learning module before the course to optimize time for practical exercises. Upon successful completion, participants will receive an official course certificate.

Course Details

• Number of Participants: Maximum 8 participants for optimal practical training
• Hands-on: Two participants per station
• E-Learning: 4-hour pre-course module (provided by Boston Scientific)
• Certification: Awarded upon successful completion of the course
• Registration: Participation is subject to strict inclusion criteria. Registrations will be reviewed before final confirmation.

Prerequisites

This course is intended for interventional endoscopists or surgeons who:

• Possess solid skills in handling the endoscope
• Work in a bariatric center with an established patient referral pathway
• Come from a center with a multimodal therapeutic approach (preferred)
• Wish to integrate ESG into clinical practice
• Have no prior ESG experience (beginners welcome)
• Can plan their first ESG or TORe procedure within 4 weeks after training

Instructors:

Prof. Dr. Thomas Horbach
Dr. Christine Stier

Course Schedule:

Endoscopic examination and therapy of the bile duct and pancreas are certainly among the most complex procedures in endoscopy. Our experienced instructors will show you how to intubate the papilla even in difficult situations and perform your therapy safely. The small group course concept allows you to discuss problematic cases and complications. In our live patient demonstration, we will present exciting cases from the University Hospital Düsseldorf department and discuss them with you afterwards.

As a prerequisite, you should be proficient in basic ERCP with interventions on the papilla (papillotomy, stents, stone extraction).

Instructors:

Dr. Jennis Kandler
Prof. Dr. Sven Loosen

Course Schedule:

Together with Ovesco, we have the opportunity to offer you a training course for endoscopic full-thickness resection (eFTR) with the FTRD® system.
The FTRD® system is an instrument for flexible endoscopy for full-thickness removal and diagnostic tissue acquisition through resection of suitable lesions in the digestive tract. So far, it is the only intervention system for this transluminal, minimally invasive procedure. The FTRD® system is a multifunctional instrument that combines several steps (access, closure, resection) and essentially corresponds to an endoluminal surgery using the endoscope.
During the one-day course, important theoretical content such as indications, clinical data, possible complications, their management and avoidance will be taught, as well as sufficient training opportunities for all participants to practice the technique on the animal model. This training course covers the application of the colonic and diagnostic FTRD® system.

In order to learn the technical details and the correct assembly, as well as the correct and therefore safe application, especially in the interaction between the doctor and the assistant, participation is mandatory for the doctor (m/f/d) and desired for the assistant staff.
After completing the course, you will receive the certificate.

The following criteria apply for participation in the FTRD® system course:
Experience in handling the OTSC®neo system
Experience in resection techniques (e.g. EMR)

Instructors:

Prof. Dr. Arthur Schmidt

Course Schedule:

In this course, participants will learn the various techniques of endosonographic interventions. They will access the retroperitoneal space for necrosectomy via the transgastric approach, as well as the peripheral bile ducts for the drainage of obstructed bile ducts. Interventional endosonography is also increasingly applied in palliative care. However, this patient group is critical, and the intervention involves risks. Our experts will demonstrate the correct application and provide practical tips and tricks.

Instructors:

PD Dr. Torsten Beyna
Dr. Thomas Veiser

Course Schedule:

The evening symposium is currently being planned. Information on the topic, presentations, and speakers will be announced soon.

The Saturday Morning Session will be hosted by Micro-Tech Europe GmbH.
Information on the program schedule will follow soon.

Following the morning session, after a brief setup, the courses will begin at the Friedrich Conzen Haus.
All participants who have booked a course at an external venue will be transported there as a group via bus and taxi shuttle and returned to the Friedrich Conzen Haus after the course.

After a general theoretical introduction, the practical part will take place with exercises in small groups (3, max. 4 people per model) on biomodels/Mikoto models.
In addition to general colonoscopy knowledge, polypectomy and hemostasis using various techniques (injection, various clips) will be practiced on the practical model. In addition, selected diagnoses will be developed in video demonstrations.

An application for certification of the course will be submitted to the DGVS. To obtain the certificate, participation in the separate online training is required.

Instructors:

Dr. Tobias Blasberg
PD Dr. Karim Hamesch
Dr. Florian Michael

Course Schedule:

The course is aimed at specialists, medical assistants, and young physicians. You will learn the puncture and placement of a PEG/PEJ using standard and hybrid techniques. Furthermore, you will acquire knowledge about the indications and technical placement of gastrotubes. Upon completion of the course, you will be familiar with the most common enteral systems and understand their proper application.

Upon completion of the course, you will receive a certificate of successful participation.

Instructors:

Prof. Dr. Arno Dormann
Prof. Dr. Tobias Weismüller
Alexander Yohannes
Kira Feldeisen

Course Schedule:

More than 2.5 million people worldwide have been treated with PillCam™ capsules to date. They offer minimally invasive, gentle, and uncomplicated diagnostics for the safe diagnosis of gastrointestinal bleeding as a cause of iron deficiency anemia or chronic diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.

In this course, you will be trained on the PillCam system. You can, however, use the certificate universally to apply for approval for outpatient use from your responsible Association of Statutory Health Insurance Physicians.

Instructors:

Dr. Michael Philipper

Course Schedule Day 2:

This course covers methods for secure closure and complication management. You will learn the procedures for leaks and perforations and practice practical strategies for complication management on models.

A key focus is on the use of clips and closure devices for defect repair, as well as hemostasis techniques for bleeding.

Our experts will provide you with a thorough understanding of various closure options and offer practical tips for daily clinical practice, enabling you to act confidently even in complex situations.

Instructors:

PD Dr. Konstantinos Kouladouros
PD Dr. Edris Wedi

Course Schedule:

This course is aimed at participants who already have experience in basic ERCP and now wish to deepen their knowledge. In small theoretical units, they will learn, for example, how best to perform cholangioscopy and papillectomy. What complications can be expected, and how can these complications be managed? Advanced techniques such as multistenting, metal stents, and cholangioscopy will be practiced on models.

Instructors:

Prof. Dr. Ralf Jakobs
Dr. Stephan Vetter

Course Schedule:

The course deals with abdominal sonography of the vessels and the intestine.  In the morning, they learn how to scan anatomy and important landmarks, such as the appendix. The second part deals with the sonographic assessment in chronic inflammatory bowel diseases. For realistic images, you will be able to train your skills on the “Schallware” simulators.

Instructors:

Dr. Myriam Heilani
Dr. Alexis Müller-Marbach

Course Schedule:

The Endo-Bariatric ESG Basic Course offers interventional endoscopists and surgeons a comprehensive introduction to endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) and TORe using the OverStitch system. This intensive two-day training covers all steps – from patient selection and procedure planning to technical execution and complication management.

With a strong focus on practical exercises, participants will work closely with some of Europe’s leading experts in endo-bariatric procedures, ensuring individual support and direct knowledge transfer. A multidisciplinary approach demonstrates how ESG can be integrated into the broader bariatric treatment pathway and provides participants with the knowledge to adopt these techniques into daily clinical practice.

Each participant completes a mandatory 4-hour e-learning module before the course to optimize time for practical exercises. Upon successful completion, participants will receive an official course certificate.

Course Details

• Number of Participants: Maximum 8 participants for optimal practical training
• Hands-on: Two participants per station
• E-Learning: 4-hour pre-course module (provided by Boston Scientific)
• Certification: Awarded upon successful completion of the course
• Registration: Participation is subject to strict inclusion criteria. Registrations will be reviewed before final confirmation.

Prerequisites

This course is intended for interventional endoscopists or surgeons who:

• Possess solid skills in handling the endoscope
• Work in a bariatric center with an established patient referral pathway
• Come from a center with a multimodal therapeutic approach (preferred)
• Wish to integrate ESG into clinical practice
• Have no prior ESG experience (beginners welcome)
• Can plan their first ESG or TORe procedure within 4 weeks after training

Instructors:

Prof. Dr. Thomas Horbach
Dr. Christine Stier

Course Schedule:

Endoscopic submucosal dissection has an extremely long learning curve. This course will show you how to use the interventional technique and safely reach your therapeutic goal. The focus of the course is on practical exercises on the biomodel. Only here can the conditions in humans be simulated.
Our experts all have many years of experience in the application of various techniques and support you with tips and tricks.
Teamwork is crucial for the application of the technique. That is why you can register for the course together with your endoscopy assistant.

Instructors:

Dr. Gilbert Rahe
Dr. Ingo Steinbrück
Dr. Lukas Welsch

Course Schedule:

Interventional sonography is one of the everyday tasks of an internist and gastroenterologist. Targeted punctures and the placement of drains require practice and a great deal of experience. Here, you will practice various sonographic interventions on the models. You can try out different puncture aids and needles and have the technique explained to you by experienced physicians. One of the highlights is the exercise on the model for a tunneled ascites drain.

Instructors:

Dr. Veronica Jahr
Dr. Christian Weigel

Course Schedule:

In this course, you will learn the technique of Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM). The focus of this course is on practical exercises on the bio-model. Only here can optimal conditions be created to safely perform the intervention on your patients. In addition to the correct indication for esophageal POEM, gastric POEM will also be discussed. At the same time, we will show you how to manage any complications that may arise.

Instructors:

PD Dr. Torsten Beyna
Dr. Tobias Dertmann
PD Dr. Mate Knabe

Course Schedule: