OVERVIEW

ASGE-JGES Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (ESD) Course is organized by American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) and will be held from Dec 05 - 06, 2026 at ASGE Institute for Training and Technology (IT&T), Downers Grove, Illinois, United States of America.

Description:
Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) is a highly advanced technique, and this hands-on training is designed to help you take the first step of your learning journey with confidence.

You’ll build a strong foundation in ESD while spending most of your time practicing techniques alongside expert faculty in a highly supportive, small-group setting.

Learn how to properly handle and position the scope, refine essential movements and sharpen your tip control through guided, hands-on experience. The course wraps with a skills assessment and personalized feedback from experts, so you leave with clear direction on how to continue advancing your ESD technique.

Learning Objectives:
Participants will be able to:

Identify the benefits of ESD for malignant and pre-malignant lesions of the GI tract
Demonstrate proper handling of ESD devices and basic ESD techniques
Analyze the pros and cons of different ESD techniques
Demonstrate appropriate techniques for submucosal tunneling
Demonstrate tissue retraction techniques to assist ESD
Recognize the risks of ESD and properly identify and manage complications