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Endoscopy Essentials
Endoscopy Essentials is a Video Podcast on all features of diagnostic and therapeutic GI endoscopy. Host Thomas Rösch and some guest editors from Hamburg speaks with world renown experts about which new evidence was generated from studies, how to do certain procedures in great detail, about experts personal and professional live and other topics. Join us for your personal 20-30 min episode released each Friday morning.
Episodes
Endoscopy EssentialsMeet Nib Soehendra part 2
In the second part of his biography, Nib Soehendra talks about his inventions and his role in the development of modern GI endoscopy.
Endoscopy EssentialsMeet Nib Soehendra part 1
My friend and predecessor, Nib Soehendra, talks about his early life and the beginnings of his remarkable career.
Endoscopy EssentialsUnderwater ESD explained part 3
Jeremy Jacques summarizes the evidence for underwater ESD and shows how combining underwater techniques with traction can improve exposure, cutting efficiency…
Endoscopy EssentialsUnderwater ESD explained part 3
Jeremy Jacques summarizes the evidence for underwater ESD and shows how combining underwater techniques with traction can improve exposure, cutting efficiency…
Endoscopy EssentialsUnderwater ESD explained part 2
Jeremy Jacques explains the technical advantages of underwater ESD, including better access to the dissection plane, improved tangentiality, and how saline and…
Endoscopy EssentialsUnderwater ESD explained part 1
Jeremy Jacques explains how he adopted underwater ESD and discusses practical aspects, patient comfort, scope stability, saline use, and potential pitfalls.
Endoscopy EssentialsMeet Peter Cotton part 3
In the final episode of Peter Cotton Week, he has moved to the US, where his path to international recognition continues.
Endoscopy EssentialsMeet Peter Cotton part 1
In this fascinating series, Peter Cotton shares his biography and reflects on the early years of his career in the UK.
Endoscopy EssentialsUpdate on Imaging with the New Olympus Scope Generation
Nikhil Kumta shares his perspective after using the new generation of Olympus endoscopes in another partner episode: what can be done, and what has improved.
Endoscopy EssentialsAlternatives to Colonoscopy for Screening and Surveillance
The discussion on EPoS continues – Gastroenterology Editor David Weinberg shares his perspective.
Endoscopy EssentialsFecal transplantation for IBS
Large randomized study on fecal microbial transplantation for irritable bowel syndrome in The Lancet - microbiome changed, but no clinical effect
Endoscopy EssentialsEPoS trial - Doug Rex comments
In our last episode, Michael Bretthauer presented the EPoS trial on surveillance after colorectal adenoma removal. Watch the comments from colonoscopy expert…
Endoscopy EssentialsFollow-up of advanced adenomas – EPoS study
Michael Bretthauer discusses the results of a large randomized trial on colonoscopy surveillance after removal of advanced adenomas, along with a separate…
Endoscopy EssentialsDr Torsten Beyna and 'How I approach my difficult endoscopy cases'
Difficult cases in endoscopy can be a major challenge for both newcomers and experienced endoscopists. Hear what Torsten Beyna from Düsseldorf has to say.
Endoscopy EssentialsMeet Rob Hawes from Orlando, Florida
My colleague and longtime friend Rob Hawes is an outstanding teacher in endoscopy. What a pleasure to talk with him about his life and career!
Endoscopy EssentialsFlorda Live Endoscopy 2026 - behind the Scenes
Florida Live Endoscopy 2026 was a truly special event, bringing together a large faculty spanning several generations. Meet the people behind its success.
Endoscopy EssentialsPolyp classifications - JNET and beyond
How well can the histology of colonic polyps be predicted by the endoscopic image? Watch Master Yutaka Saito explain the basics.
Endoscopy EssentialsInside the Mind of a Master Endoscopist – Yutaka Saito
Japanese endoscopy pioneer Yutaka Saito joins us to discuss precision, innovation, and the techniques shaping the future of advanced endoscopic diagnosis and…
Endoscopy EssentialsJeremie Jacques 'How I think about simulation and sport in endoscopy'
Manmeet Matharoo and Jeremie Jacques are in conversation about the place of simulation in endoscopy. Themes from professional sport - mental rehearsal…
Endoscopy EssentialsMeet Lars Aabakken
A truly inspiring conversation with Lars Aabakken, an ERCP champion and current president of the World Endoscopy Organization, whose passion for training and…
Endoscopy EssentialsErgonomics in Endoscopy – Top Tips from Sandra Nagl
Manmeet Matharoo and Sandra Nagl discuss the importance of ergonomics in endoscopy and how it is crucial for enhancing endoscopy performance as well as…
Endoscopy EssentialsMeet Sandra Nagl
The brilliant Sandra Nagl talks to us about her endoscopy career highlights, navigating the live endoscopy stage and her future aspirations
Endoscopy EssentialsExperiencing the world of Endoscopy in India with Naggy Reddy
Manmeet Matharoo is in conversation with the legendary Naggy Reddy. Listen to what a day in the life of an endoscopist in India looks like. World class…
Endoscopy EssentialsDuodenal EMR with Michael Bourke part 2
The duodenal EMR masterclass with Michael Bourke continues, packed with expert tips, technical pearls, and smart troubleshooting strategies.
Endoscopy EssentialsDuodenal EMR with Michael Bourke part 1
EMR superstar Michael Bourke dives into the art and challenge of duodenal endoscopic mucosal resection—our most demanding resection target—sharing what to…
Endoscopy EssentialsEndoscopic suturing techniques
Alanna Ebigbo from Bochum joins us in a partner episode with our main sponsor Olympus: endoscopic suturing—long awaited and finally here—covering indications…
Endoscopy EssentialsEndoscopic treatment of subepithelial lesions
Michael Bourke shares his latest passion, challenging us with the bold claim that (almost) all subepithelial lesions can be removed endoscopically—almost like…
Endoscopy EssentialsMeet Amy Cai
Amy Cai, a rising star of the Shanghai endoscopy team, joins Amrita Sethi for a fascinating and insightful conversation.
Endoscopy EssentialsMeet Raf Bisschops
The phenomenal Raf Bischopps from Leuven talks about his remarkable endoscopy career. Delve into the world of a superksilled endoscopist, researcher, teacher…
Endoscopy EssentialsESD in the United States
Frances Dang from Irvine, California shares her experience with endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) — from training to real-world application — and…
Endoscopy EssentialsNon-colonoscopic CRC screening
Bill Grady from Seattle discusses recent developments in non-endoscopic colorectal cancer screening
Endoscopy EssentialsHot off the Press: Update on the NordICC study - 13 years of colonoscopic screening
Michael Bretthauer presents the 13-year follow-up results from the randomized NordICC trial, comparing invitation to colonoscopy screening with no screening…
Endoscopy EssentialsMeet Bill Grady
Meet Bill Grady, Co-Editor-in-Chief of the journal GUT, as he reflects on his scientific career and research interests
Endoscopy EssentialsEE History: Meet Anthony Kalloo
As a start into a new series in Endoscopy Essentials: Anthony Kalloo, godfather of NOTES tells his story…
Endoscopy EssentialsTraining pearls in HPB endoscopy from Mariana Arvanitakis
HPB endoscopy is high level and high stakes. Tune in to hear Mariana's expert thoughts and practical trips on how to train effectively Essential listening for…
Endoscopy EssentialsMeet Reem Sharaia
Reem Z. Sharaiha, an inspiring obesity endoscopist from New York, shares her personal and professional journey in this biographical episode and an overview on…
Endoscopy EssentialsSessile serrated polyposis
Evelien Dekker provides an excellent overview over diagnosis and management of sessile serrated polyposis
Endoscopy EssentialsMeet Cesare Hassan
Meet Cesare Hassan, current ESGE President — an outstanding researcher in GI endoscopy with a restless and ingenious spirit
Endoscopy EssentialsColonic sessile serrated lesions
Roberta Maselli interviews Evelien Dekker on the basics of colonic sessile serrated lesions
Endoscopy EssentialsMeet Mariana Arvanitakis
Say hello to Mariana Arvanitakis ERCPist extraordinaire, ESGE leader and passionate educator
Endoscopy EssentialsUnderwater ESD technique
Roberta Maselli, who played a major role in developing underwater ESD, shares essential technical insights, practical tricks, and the future direction of this…
Endoscopy EssentialsEndoscopic gastroplasty part 4: Aftercare
Final episode of the gastroplasty series with Barham Abu Dayyeh, focusing on the crucial topic of aftercare
Endoscopy EssentialsEndoscopic gastroplasty part 3: How to do it
Barham Abu Dayyeh goes into detail on endoscopic gastroplasty, explaining each step of the procedure
Endoscopy EssentialsEndoscopic gastroplasty part 2: Preparation and initiation
Part 2 of our gastroplasty tutorial with Barham Abu Dayyeh, focusing on logistics, preparation, and how to get started
Endoscopy EssentialsEndoscopic gastroplasty part 1: Background and indication
Barham Abu Dayyeh introduces endoscopic gastroplasty, discussing its background, indications, and relevance alongside GLP-1 inhibitors.
Endoscopy EssentialsUnderwater Endotherapy
Underwater endotherapy is rapidly gaining momentum—and today we talk to one of its key innovators, Alessando Repici
Endoscopy EssentialsMeet Evelien Dekker
Evelien Dekker is one of the colonoscopy superstars and is responsible for many landmark papers in the field
Endoscopy EssentialsThe psychology of chronic pancreatitis
Vikesh Singh from Johns Hopkins shares compelling insights into pain in chronic pancreatitis and why endoscopists aren’t always successful when successfully…
Endoscopy EssentialsColonic polyp recurrence
The legendary Douglas Rex joins us again as our esteemed guest to talk about his career and the journey that made him the master he is today
Endoscopy EssentialsMeet Siwan Thomas-Gibson
Siwan Thomas-Gibson shares her career journey, the lessons learned from success and mistakes, and why she made the move into the administrative side of medicine
Endoscopy EssentialsMeet Douglas Rex from Indianapolis
Douglas Rex — the “King of Colonoscopy” — in a personal interview about his career: a remarkable blend of enthusiasm, scientific rigor, and down-to-earth…
Endoscopy EssentialsStaining Barrett´s - acetic acid
Pradeep Bhandari shares all his expert tips on using acetic acid to accurately detect Barrett’s lesions
Endoscopy EssentialsMeet Pradeep Bhandari from Portsmouth
Pradeep Bhandari, a world-renowned leader in Barrett’s and endoscopic resection — and a fantastic colleague and friend.
Endoscopy EssentialsTwo Decades of Cholangioscopy – Reflections with Georg Webster
Georg Webster reflects on twenty years of innovation, challenges, and progress in the evolving field of cholangioscopy
Endoscopy EssentialsColon resection - overview and finale by Michael Bourke
Michael Bourke provides us with a great summary of our EMR series, summary and outlook
Endoscopy EssentialsPostprocedural bleeding after colonic EMR with Michael Bourke
Our popular colonic EMR series with Michael Bourke comes to an end — this time, addressing postprocedural bleeding
Endoscopy EssentialsMeet George Webster from London
George Webster is one of the world’s leading figures in ERCP and cholangioscopy — and a fantastic personality, combining wisdom, practicality, and humor
Endoscopy EssentialsDrainage of pancreatic fluid collections: (3) Stenting and aftercare
In the final step of our pancreatic fluid collection curriculum with Shyam Varadarajulu, we focus on stents and the essential patient management strategies…
Endoscopy EssentialsDrainage of pancreatic fluid collections: (2) Access and drainage
Continuing our pancreatic fluid collection curriculum with Shyam Varadarajulu: learn the first steps, how to select the optimal access route, and how to…