Orlando Live Endoscopy 2026 is organized by AdventHealth Nicholson Center and will be held from Feb 04 - 06, 2026 at AdventHealth Nicholson Center, Celebration, Florida, United States of America.
Course Overview:
Developing a world-class endoscopy unit relies on the collaboration of a proficient and skilled team composed of physicians, endoscopy nurses, and technicians. This symposium is designed to impart novel techniques and refine current practices, offering a comprehensive didactic and hands-on experience. Internationally renowned experts will conduct live demonstrations, aiming to equip attendees with a deeper understanding of their pivotal role in procedural outcomes, and to present the latest advancements in endoscopic approaches to gastrointestinal and pancreaticobiliary diseases. State-of-the-art techniques and cutting-edge technology will be showcased in a practical manner to enable participants to seamlessly integrate this knowledge into their clinical practice.
Distinguished national and international faculty, licensed and credentialed to perform endoscopy at AdventHealth Orlando and the Center for Interventional Endoscopy (CIE) at AdventHealth, will conduct live liver endoscopic procedures transmitted to the audience at Nicholson Center, Celebration. The primary objective of this live demonstration is to exhibit advanced endoscopic procedures, placing emphasis on procedural techniques to optimize success and enhance patient safety, as well as to highlight innovations in procedural techniques and the utilization of new technologies. Faculty members, recognized for their expertise in endoscopy and adeptness in professional education, will demonstrate these procedures and enhance the educational experience of participants.
Additionally, the course aims to educate nurses and technicians about endoscopic equipment and accessories. During this segment of the event, participants will receive comprehensive training on endoscopic equipment and accessories. The session will include a step-by-step guide on how to prepare and effectively use endoscopic accessories, along with practical tips for providing better assistance during endoscopic procedures, cultivating the development of effective team members.
Symposium Highlights:
Nurse and Technician Program | Wednesday, February 4th, 2026
Physician Program | Thursday & Friday, February 5th-6th, 2026
Nurse and Technician Program
Course Overview and Objectives - Feb 4, 2026
Nurse and Technician Course Overview:
This program is designed for nurses and technicians who play a vital role in the success of general and interventional endoscopy procedures. It provides a unique opportunity to sharpen practical skills, strengthen procedural knowledge, and stay current with the latest tools and techniques in endoscopy. Through a combination of hands-on training, expert-led discussions, and live case demonstrations, participants will gain valuable insights to support their professional growth while enhancing teamwork, communication, and patient safety in the endoscopy suite.
Live Demonstrations (2 Hours)
Real-time insight into advanced endoscopic procedures through the nurse/tech lens.
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Interactive Lecture Sessions
Through a blend of case-based discussions, didactic lectures, and interactive learning, faculty will highlight real-world scenarios that strengthen procedural knowledge and teamwork.
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Hands-On Workshop:
Skills-based learning using inanimate models
Participants Will:
Physician Program
Course Overview and Objectives - Feb 5 & 6, 2026
Physician Course Overview:
This program is tailored for gastroenterologists, advanced endoscopists, GI surgeons, fellows, and endoscopy associates dedicated to advancing their expertise in therapeutic endoscopy. The course delivers a comprehensive educational experience that integrates cutting-edge procedural training, live case demonstrations, and expert-led discussions. Emphasis is placed on emerging technologies, evolving clinical strategies, and evidence-based approaches that shape the future of advanced endoscopic practice.
Live Demonstrations (2 Hours):
Real-time insight into advanced endoscopic procedures through Physician lens.
Key Focus Areas:
Interactive Lecture Sessions:
Through a blend of video-based case presentations, didactic lectures, and interactive discussions, faculty will share real-world insights designed to advance both knowledge and clinical decision-making.
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Hands-On Workshop:
Skills-based learning using inanimate and animate models
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Agenda:
Nurse and Technician Program - February 4
| DAY 1 | NURSE AND TECHNICIAN PROGRAM | ||
| 6:45 - 7:35am | Breakfast and Registration | |
| 7:35 - 7:50am | Opening Remarks and Introduction to AdventHealth | Darin Santangelo, RN Executive Director of Surgical Services |
| 7:50 - 8:05am | Welcome Address | Muhammad Hasan, MD |
| 8:05 - 10:00am | SESSION I | |
| 8:05 - 8:25am | Long vs. Short Wire: The Long and Short of it | Nadeem Tehami, MD |
| 8:25 - 8:45am | FNA/FNB: Choosing the Right Needle and Specimen Handling | Abed Al Lehibi, MD |
| 8:45 - 9:00am | Question and Answer / Break | |
| 9:00 - 9:20am | PANEL DISCUSSION: ROSE vs MOSE, FNA vs FNB, Specimen Techniques, Long vs Short Wire | Brooke Glessing, MD & Nurse |
| 9:20 - 9:40am | Enteral Access (PEG-PEG-J, NASAL): Initial Placement and Management | Ali Lankarani, MD |
| 9:40 - 10:00am | Coffee Break and Visit Exhibits | |
| 10:00 - 12:00pm | SESSION II | |
| 10:00 - 12:00pm | LIVE DEMONSTRATION | |
| 12:00 - 1:55pm | LUNCH & SESSION III | |
| 12:00 - 12:30pm | Lunch and Visit Exhibits | |
| 12:30 - 12:50pm | Endoscopic Resections: From Biopsy to Knife (Nurse/Tech Perspective) | Fateh Bazerbachi, MD |
| 12:50 - 1:10pm | Behind the Scope: Nurses & Techs in Interventional EUS | Ghias Un Nabi Tayyab, MD |
| 1:10 - 1:35pm | PANEL DISCUSSION: Teamwork Under Pressure: Nurses and Techs in Managing Intra-Procedural Adverse Events | Mohammad Bilal, MD & Nurse |
| 1:35 - 1:55pm | Break and Visit Exhibits | |
| 1:55 - 3:00pm | SESSION IV | |
| 1:55 - 2:15pm | Improving Our Patient Experience | Jayni Olk, RN |
| 2:15 - 2:35pm | Endoscopy Safety and Ergonomics for Nurses and Endoscopy Technicians | Dee Savic, RN |
| 2:35 - 2:45pm | Endoscope Cleaning and Processing in Procedure Room | Video |
| 2:50 - 3:00pm | Break and Transition to LAB | |
| 3:00 - 5:00pm | SESSION V | |
| 3:00 - 5:00pm | HANDS-ON LAB | |
| 5:10 pm | Adjourn |
Physician Program - February 5-6
| DAY 1 | PHYSICIAN PROGRAM | ||
| 6:45 - 7:35am | Breakfast and Registration | |
| 7:35 - 7:50am | Opening Remarks and Introduction to AdventHealth | Abel Biri CEO AdventHealth |
| 7:50 - 8:05am | Welcome Address | Muhammad Hasan, MD Natalie Cosgrove, MD Mustafa Arain, MD Deepanshu Jain, MD |
| 8:05 - 12:35pm | MORNING SESSION I | |
| 8:05 - 8:25am | The Cannulation Challenge: Persist with ERCP or Pivot to EUS? | Kenneth Binmoeller, MD |
| 8:25 - 8:40am | Coffee Break and Visit Exhibits | |
| 8:40 - 10:35am | LIVE DEMONSTRATIONS | |
| 10:35 - 10:50am | Coffee Break and Visit Exhibits | |
| 10:50 - 11:05am | EUS Tissue Acquisition: Best Practices | William Tierney, MD |
| 11:05 - 12:35pm | LIVE DEMONSTRATIONS | |
| 12:35 - 2:15pm | LUNCH SESSION | |
| 12:35 - 1:05pm | Lunch and Visit Exhibits | |
| 1:05 - 1:25pm | MicroTech Sponsored Lecture (please note this is not CME accredited) | |
| 1:25 - 1:40pm | Cholangiopancreatoscopy: Current Status and The Road Ahead | Raj Shah, MD |
| 1:40 - 2:00pm | CASE BASED PANEL DISCUSSION: The Pain Paradox: Managing Pain in Chronic Pancreatitis | MODERATOR Vanessa Shami, MD |
| 2:00 - 2:15pm | Break and Visit Exhibits | |
| 2:15 - 5:10pm | AFTERNOON SESSION I | |
| 2:15 - 4:00pm | LIVE DEMONSTRATIONS | |
| 4:00 - 4:20pm | Break and Visit Exhibits | |
| 4:20 - 4:40pm | EUS-guided gene therapy for T2DM and Obesity | Kenneth J. Chang, MD |
| 4:40 - 5:05pm | CASE BASED PANEL DISCUSSION: Barrett’s Dysplasia: Ablate, Resect or Dissect? | MODERATOR Raman Muthusamy, MD |
| 5:05 - 5:10pm | Questions and Answers | |
| 5:10 pm | Adjourn | |
| 6:00 - 10:00pm | WELCOME RECEPTION AT WALT DISNEY WORLD EPCOT Bus Transportation leaves at 6:00pm Sharp from Nicholson Center and will return to Nicholson Center by 10:00pm |
| DAY 2 | PHYSICIAN PROGRAM | ||
| 7:00 - 7:45am | Olympus Sponsored Breakfast Breakout Session (Note this portion is not CME accredited) | |
| 7:45 - 7:55am | Welcome Address | Muhammad Hasan, MD Natalie Cosgrove, MD Mustafa Arain, MD Deepanshu Jain, MD |
| 7:55 - 12:45pm | MORNING SESSION I | |
| 7:55 - 8:15am | AI in Interventional Endoscopy: Are We There Yet? | Michael Wallace, MD |
| 8:15 - 8:35am | Tailoring Polypectomy Technique: Forceps to Snare | Jessica Widmer, DO |
| 8:35 - 8:45am | Questions and Answers | |
| 8:45 - 9:00am | Coffee Break and Visit Exhibits | |
| 9:00 - 10:40am | LIVE DEMONSTRATIONS | |
| 10:40 - 11:00am | Endoscopic Innovations in Pancreatic Diseases | Shayan Irani, MD |
| 11:00 - 11:05am | Questions and Answers | |
| 11:05 - 11:15am | Break and Visit Exhibits | |
| 11:15 - 12:45pm | LIVE DEMONSTRATIONS | |
| 12:45 - 2:15pm | LUNCH SESSION | |
| 12:45 - 1:15pm | Lunch and Visit Exhibits | |
| 1:15 - 1:35pm | Status of EUS-guided Biliary Drainage in 2026 | Vinay Dhir, MD |
| 1:35 - 2:00pm | CASE BASED PANEL DISCUSSION: Hilar Strictures: Endoscopic Solutions for a Complex Problem | MODERATOR: Uzma Siddiqui, MD |
| 2:00 - 2:15pm | Break and Transition to LAB | |
| 2:15 - 4:15pm | AFTERNOON SESSION I | |
| 2:15 - 4:15pm | HANDS-ON LAB | |
| 4:15pm | Adjourn |
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