ASGE International Sampler (On-Demand)-EUS Keynote Presentation - Therapeutic EUS: Evolution and Future Directions

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In this video, Dr. Ken Binmoeller delivers a keynote presentation on the evolution and future directions of therapeutic endoscopic ultrasound (EUS). He discusses his career-long passions for endoscopy, innovation, and teaching, with a particular focus on endoscopy as his dominant passion. Dr. Binmoeller is recognized as an authority and leader in advanced endoscopic procedures and EUS. He invented the Axios stent and delivery system and holds over 50 other patents for novel endoscopic technologies. <br /><br />Dr. Binmoeller discusses the progress made in the field of EUS, starting with its introduction as an imaging procedure in 1980 and its evolution into a diagnostic and therapeutic tool. He goes on to discuss various applications of EUS, including celiac plexus neurolysis, vascular therapy, oncologic therapy, cholangiopancreatography, and transluminal anastomosis. He highlights the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration, particularly with oncologists and surgeons, to understand the implications and unmet needs of these therapies. Dr. Binmoeller emphasizes the importance of individualized medicine and customization of treatment plans based on the unique needs of each patient. He concludes by discussing the future of EUS, including the development of dedicated devices, precision ablation, drug delivery, and advancements in vascular therapy and anastomosis.

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Kenneth F. Binmoeller, MD, MASGE

Keywords

Dr. Ken Binmoeller

endoscopic ultrasound

therapeutic endoscopy

evolution of EUS

Axios stent

diagnostic and therapeutic tool

multidisciplinary collaboration

individualized medicine

future of EUS