
Ioannis Papanikolaou
Hepatogastroenterology Unit, Attikon University General Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Athens, Greece
As an endoscopist with a special interest in the diagnosis and treatment of hepatopancreatobiliary diseases, I believe that the ESGE Academy is the ideal medium to stay up to date with the latest and most innovative advancements in the field. Furthermore, the Academy also offers me the opportunity to stay updated in other areas of Endoscopy as well. I really love exploring the Academy’s content whenever I can! Here are my top five picks – I hope you like them as much as I have!
Webinars | 2023 | Episode 5 | Back to basics (Part 4): How to perform a structured EUS
Watch Katarzyna Pawlak, Schalk van der Merwe and Paris Gkolfakis in the latest ESGE ‘Back to Basics’ webinar, as they will discuss how to perform a structured EUS, the use of radial scope versus linear array, their utility in staging and in HPB conditions. This webinar also features a Q&A session where our experts answer questions from the audience.
Webinars | 2023 | Episode 3 | Back To Basics (Part 2): Tips and Tricks to Being an Outstanding Colonoscopist
Watch our international experts, Professor Marianna Arvanitakis, Dr George Webster, Professor Siwan Thomas-Gibson, Dr Manmeet Matharoo and Dr David Tate to learn all about: - Tips and Tricks for getting to the caecum timely and safely - Lesion detection and characterisation.
Webinars | 2025 | Episode 4 | My worst complication: Upper GI - Lower GI - EUS drainage
The webinar covers complications in endoscopy, focusing on a severe case of a 70-year-old patient with a duodenal polyp who faces critical issues post-procedure. After experiencing elevated liver function tests and a cardiac arrest, the patient unfortunately dies. Another case highlights a 53-year-old man with alcoholic pancreatitis, emphasizing the importance of decision-making and post-procedure monitoring. The session concludes with key learning points and suggestions for future discussions.
Webinars | 2025 | Episode 5 | Video live endoscopy: Tips and Tricks for biliary cannulation
Biliary cannulation techniques are crucial for successful ERCP procedures. The session covers essential anatomy of biliary and pancreatic ducts, emphasizing practice for skill enhancement. Key techniques like guidewire manipulation and sphincterotomy are discussed, along with advanced methods such as the double guidewire technique. Experts share insights on managing difficult scenarios, including a case study on bile duct stones and the increasing use of EUS biliary access.
SEASON 1: BASIC POLYPECTOMY
Top tips on how to perform basic colorectal polypectomy well. Trainee performed procedures coached and deconstructed by experts.
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