ASGE-JGES ESD Course

ASGE-JGES Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection ESD

October 4, 2025, 9:00 AM - October 5, 2025, 5:00 PM

*US Central Time

Course Directors:
Hiroyuki Aihara, MD, PhD, FASGE
Peter V. Draganov, MD, MASGE
Yasushi Sano, MD, PHD, FJGES

Location:
ASGE IT&T or Virtual

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Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) is a demanding procedure that requires a high level of expertise. This immersive course is designed for endoscopists ready to take the first step in their ESD journey by building the critical foundation through combining essential didactic learning with focused, hands-on practice from world-renowned faculty.

You’ll be training alongside ESD experts to:

  • Properly handle and position the scope
  • Rehearse key ESD movements
  • Strengthen tip control  

The course will wrap up with a baseline skills assessment and personalized expert feedback to guide your continued growth.

Take the first step toward ESD mastery by signing up today to elevate your endoscopic skills!

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

Course Directors

Hiroyuki Aihara, MD, FASGE

Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard Medical School

Boston, MA

Peter V. Draganov, MD, MASGE

University of Florida College of Medicine

Gainesville, FL

Yasushi Sano, MD, PHD, FJGES

Kansai Medical University

Osaka, Japan

Faculty

Aziz Aadam, MD, FASGE

Northwestern Medicine

Chicago, IL

Amit Bhatt, MD, FASGE

The Cleveland Clinic

Cleveland, OH

Tiffany Chua, MD, PhD

University Of Florida College of Medicine

Gainesville, FL

Joo Ha Hwang, MD, FASGE

Stanford University School of Medicine

Palo Alto, CA

Sergey Kantsevoy, MD, PhD

Mercy Medical Center

Baltimore, MD

Makoto Nishimura, MD

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

New York, NY

Mohamad Othman, MD

Baylor College of Medicine

Houston, TX

Alexander Schlachterman, MD

Thomas Jefferson University Digestive Disease Institute

Philadelphia, PA

Yutaka Tomizawa, MD

University of Washington

Seattle, WA

Keiko Yamamoto, MD

Moffitt Cancer Center

Tampa, FL

Dennis Yang, MD, FASGE

Center for Interventional Endoscopy

Orlando, FL

October 4, 2025

Print Agenda

*US Central Time

6:30 AM - 7:00 AM

Shuttle from Westin Hotel to ASGE IT&T

Please note that these are the only shuttle transfer times. If you are unable to access the designated shuttle time, you will be responsible for your transfer to ASGE IT&T.

6:45 AM - 7:45 AM

Registration, Breakfast and Exhibits

7:50 AM - 8:00 AM

Welcome & Introduction

 
8:00 AM - 8:20 AM

ESD Devices

 
8:20 AM - 8:40 AM

Principles of Flap ESD Technique

 
8:40 AM - 8:45 AM

Q&A

8:45 AM - 9:00 AM

Break, Exhibits and Transition to Bioskills Lab

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Hands-On Session 1

  • Needle Knife Injecting Through the Needle (ORISE Pro Knife BSC)
  • Needle Knife Injecting Through the Needle (Hybrid Knife Flex ERBE)
  • Needle Knife Injecting Through the Needle (Dual Knife Olympus)
  • Needle Knife Injecting Through the Needle (Flush Knife Fuji)
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Hands-On Demo for Virtual Group

  • ESD with IT Knife
  • ESD with ProKnife
  • ESD with DualKnife
  • ESD with HybridKnife Flex
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Lunch, Exhibits and Group Photo

1:00 PM - 1:20 PM

Indications for ESD

1:20 PM - 1:40 PM

Principles of the Pocket/Tunneling and Retraction Techniques

1:40 PM - 1:45 PM

Q&A

1:45 PM - 2:00 PM

Transition to Bioskills Lab

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Hands-On Session 2

  • ESD Pocket/Tunnel BSC
  • ESD Pocket/Tunnel ERBE
  • ESD Pocket/Tunnel Olympus
  • ESD Pocket/Tunnel Fuji
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Hands-On Demo for Virtual Group

  • Pocket Creation Method
  • Tunneling Method
  • Water-pressure/Origami Method
  • Closure with Overstitch
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Reception and Exhibits

5:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Shuttle for Participants Back to Westin Hotel

October 5, 2025

6:30 AM - 7:00 AM

Shuttle from Westin Hotel to ASGE IT&T

If you are checking out of the hotel on this day, it is recommended that you bring your luggage with you on the shuttle. ASGE will have luggage storage available onsite and you can arrange for taxi transportation to the airport.
6:45 AM - 7:45 AM

Breakfast and Exhibits

7:50 AM - 8:00 AM

Welcome Back

8:00 AM - 8:20 AM

Electrosurgery Principles in ESD

8:20 AM - 8:40 AM

How to Train in ESD and Start Your Program

8:40 AM - 8:45 AM

Q&A

8:45 AM - 9:00 AM

Break, Exhibits and Transition to Bioskills Lab

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Hands-On Session 3

  • Retraction with Dental Floss with Olympus Knives (IT and Dual)
  • Retraction Medtronic with Medtronic Multi Knife
  • Retraction Fuji with Fuji Knives (Flush and Clutch Cutter)
  • Retraction MicroTech with MicroTech Knife
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Hands-On Demo for Virtual Group

  • Traction with Tracmotion
  • Traction with SureTrac
  • Traction with ProdiGI
  • Closure with X-Tack
12:00 PM -

Pick Up Box Lunch

12:10 PM - 12:20 PM

Q&A Opportunity

12:20 PM - 12:30 PM

Final Remarks from Course Directors

12:30 PM -

Adjourn

Registration Fees

 In-PersonVirtual
Member$1,100$550
Non-Member$1,500$650
Trainee Member$500$250
Trainee Non-Member$600$350

Registration Options

  • Register online
  • Call 630-573-0600 Monday through Friday 9:00 am-5:00 pm CT to register by phone
  • If you would like to submit a check, please make it payable to ASGE and mail to:

    American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
    P.O. Box 809055, Chicago, IL 60680-9055
    Attention: ASGE-JGES ESD Course

View ASGE’s Policies and Procedures for information on Cancellation & Refunds.

Hotel Accommodations

In-person participants who require lodging are encouraged to book a room at:

The Westin Chicago Lombard
70 Yorktown Center
Lombard, IL  60148
Phone: 630-719-8000

Group Rate: $139 per night

Hotel Cut-Off Date: Monday, October 6, 2025

Book Your Room Now

ASGE CME Statement

The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. ASGE designates this live activity for a maximum of 11.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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