BACKGROUND: There is a lack of data on training benchmarks to define competence in colorectal EMR (C-EMR) among advanced endoscopy trainees (AETs). Previous pilot data from our group demonstrated a relatively low proportion of AETs achieve competence on key cognitive and technical aspects of C-EMR…
Training in interventional endoscopy is offered by interventional endoscopy fellowship programs (IEFPs) not accredited by the ACGME. The number of these programs has increased exponentially with a concurrent increase in the breadth and complexity of these procedures…
Endoscopic ultrasound-guided gastroejejunostomy (EUS-GJ) has gained popularity in treating malignant gastric outlet obstruction (GOO). EUS-GJ has also been used to manage benign GOO with promising technical and clinical success…
BACKGROUND: Endoscopic stenting for malignant distal duodenal and jejunal obstructions is challenging because the length of conventional gastroscopes is insufficient to reach the obstruction point…
BACKGROUND: Implementing ergonomic principles in the endoscopy unit can mitigate the risk of endoscopy related injury. An efficient and effective training tool is needed to facilitate ergonomic endoscopy…