Penn Medicine 14th Annual Penn Live GI Endoscopy and Liver Disease 2022

Date & Location

Friday, March 18, 2022, 7:15 AM – Saturday, March 19, 2022, 2:45 PM, Virtual, Philadelphia, PA

Course Overview

Penn Medicine 14th Annual Penn Live GI Endoscopy and Liver Disease 2022 This program is designed to demonstrate the application and execution of therapeutic gastrointestinal endoscopy. Using a format of lectures and live cases, our local and invited faculty will address challenges & practical solutions in the endoscopic management of digestive disorders including benign and malignant disorders of the esophagus, gastroduodenum, pancreas, bile ducts, and colorectum. Additional topics will include applications of endoluminal resection, radiofrequency ablation, argon plasma coagulation, ERCP, endoscopic ultrasound, polypectomy, and endoprosthetic therapies. The program will also focus on the current research and recommendations for managing patients with acute and chronic liver disease, including viral and autoimmune hepatitis, metabolic liver disease, portal hypertensive bleeding, refractory ascites, hepatic encephalopathy, liver transplantation and issues affecting liver transplant recipients. This conference is designed for Gastroenterologists, Hepatologists, GI Surgeons, GI Radiologists, Gastroenterology Fellows, GI Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Medical Residents and Medical Students.

Target Audience

Learning Objectives

1. Describe the role of emerging technologies for medical and surgical management of stricturing diseases of the gastrointestinal tractdisorders
2. Discuss how to apply high-yield clinical pearls to diagnose complex hepatobiliary disorders
3. Outline controversial areas of the endoscopic management of esophageal disorders diseases
4. Evaluate new guidelines and guidance in the management of acute and chronic liver disease