Basic Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Course
Full immersion in gastrointestinal endoscopy
The course on basic digestive endoscopy is intended to provide the knowledge required to perform a highquality
endoscopic exploration of the upper, mid and lower gastrointestinal tract in different clinical scenarios.
The practical sessions in the dry lab and with ex-vivo animal models will provide the trainees with a full immersion experience in endoscope manipulation to improve hand-eye coordination. This is a unique opportunity to train the basic therapeutic techniques, such as hemostasis and polypectomy.
Course information
Course status
- Available
- Waiting list
- Full
Practical training on dry lab simulators, toolbox and VCE stations
- Theoretical and video sessions
- 3 half days of hands-on training on simulators, toolboxes and ex-vivo models
- Coffee breaks and lunches
- One dinner at Brasserie Les Haras
No accommodation, no social programme and no entertainment included in the fees for participants
Course directors
G. Costamagna (IT)
H. Neuhaus (DE)
Deputy course directors
J. Devière (BE)
M. Giovannini (FR)
Faculty panel
Course objectives
- To provide the basic knowledge required for the safe use of gastrointestinal endoscopy
- To describe all technical and physiological principles of gastrointestinal endoscopy
- To critically review the most common endoscopic procedures
- To learn or improve endoscopic skills by repeatedly handling the endoscope and performing polypectomy and hemostatic procedures, becoming confident with capsule endoscopy during hands-on sessions
Target audience
Hepatogastroenterologists, GI endoscopists
Beginners and physicians already in training
Educational methods
- Interactive didactic and video sessions between Faculty and course participants
- Supervised hands-on training on dry-lab simulators and toolboxes
- Objective structured assessment of technical skills
Cancellation policy
Live the IRCAD experience to the fullest
The courses are organized in such a way that participants are fully immersed in the heart of the Institute, from start to finish.
One day at IRCADYour course by day, the comfort and luxury in Les Haras Hotel **** by night
A place with a unique design, inspired by history and the universe of horses… Les Haras Hotel**** honors leather and wood to take its guests on a journey through time.
The Haras Brasserie offers a modern and friendly cuisine. The great classics of French cuisine are celebrated there, alongside signature dishes from Alsace or inspirations from the world over.
Testimonials
Excellent combination of theoretical + live demonstration & hands-on training. High level faculty experts
Excellent course!!! Concept of live animal models is unique!
Amazing course!
Wonderful course, great experience, would love to return again
Very good, better than any European ESD course I have attended
