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Volume 6, Issue 6(Suppl) J Gastrointest Dig Syst
ISSN:2161-069X JGDS, an open access journal
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Clinical Gastroenterology 2016
October 03-05, 2016
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October 03-05, 2016 Toronto, Canada
8th International Conference on
Clinical Gastroenterology & Hepatology
A Aziz Aadam, J Gastrointest Dig Syst 2016, 6:6(Suppl)
EMR to ESD: East meets west, implementation of an ESD program at an academic medical center
Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) is a new endoscopic technique for the treatment of early stage neoplasia in
the digestive tract. ESD allows en bloc resection in comparison to endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) which is often
performed in piecemeal fashion. Understanding of the appropriate indications for ESD is paramount prior to starting an ESD
program. En bloc resection is associated with a lower recurrence rates compared to piecemeal EMR. During the presentation the
endoscopic technique for ESD will be discussed in detail. Additionally, the prerequisite training and equipment are necessary
for successful ESD outcomes. Lastly, the optimal methods of patient and provider education will be discussed program will be
reviewed. A multi-disciplinary approach is critical to ensure the best possible patient.
Biography
A Aziz Aadam is a Therapeutic Endoscopist with specialized expertise in Gastrointestinal Oncology as well as Complex Pancreas and Biliary Disorders. He
completed his fellowship in Gastroenterology from the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, WI and completed an additional year of Interventional Endoscopy
training at Northwestern University in Chicago. He is currently the Director of Developmental Endoscopy and is leading the initiative in Endoscopic Submucosal
Dissection (ESD) at Northwestern University in Chicago, IL.
A Aziz Aadam
Northwestern University, USA