ASGE Annual Postgraduate Course: Leveraging New Advances to Improve Patient Outcomes (Live and Virtual) | May 2024-Jerry Waye Endowed Lecture Top10 Things you must be doing for high quality colonoscopy

Jerry Waye Endowed Lecture Top10 Things you must be doing for high quality colonoscopy

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In the 2024 Jerry Waye Endowed Lecture by Dr. Tyler M. Berzin, he lists the top 10 essential practices for achieving high-quality colonoscopies. These practices include starting with a clean colon, conducting meticulous inspections, removing small polyps completely, making informed decisions on large sessile polyps, and utilizing tattooing techniques strategically. It is emphasized to update surveillance intervals, modernize anticoagulation management, and document procedures thoroughly. Additionally, taking care of oneself physically and mentally is highlighted, along with embracing innovation and change in the field of gastroenterology. Best practices for optimal colonoscopies involve utilizing spit-dose prep, ensuring high-quality inspection techniques, and employing cold snare methods for small polyp removal. It is crucial to stay updated on polyp classification schemes and understand the importance of tattooing correctly. Furthermore, the lecture suggests lengthening surveillance intervals, modernizing anticoagulation management, and documenting procedures meticulously for better patient care outcomes. Embracing innovation and adapting to new technologies are encouraged to enhance cancer prevention and improve overall screening processes in gastrointestinal practices.

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Tyler M. Berzin, MD, FASGE

Keywords

Colonoscopies

High-quality

Polyp removal

Surveillance intervals

Anticoagulation management

Tattooing techniques

Gastroenterology

Spit-dose prep

Inspection techniques

Cold snare methods