ASGE Endoscopy Live: Colonoscopy (On-demand) | November 2024-Endoscopy Live Panel Discussion

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The discussion focuses on updated European ESG guidelines on bowel preparation, emphasizing a 90% success rate for adequate prep and recommending low-volume preparation due to its equal efficacy and better patient tolerance. The U.S. aligns with these guidelines, stressing the importance of split-dose preps, patient education, and interactive nurse support to enhance compliance. Challenges with GLP-1 medications and preparation quality are mentioned, with advice to hold these only when necessary. There's a shift towards low-residue diets to maintain gut motility and improve preparation quality. Emphasis is on educating patients to ensure a successful colonoscopy.

Keywords

ESG guidelines

bowel preparation

split-dose prep

low-volume preparation

patient education