ASGE JGES Primer ESD (On-Demand) | September 2022-Case Study 4

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Video Summary

In this video, the speaker discusses the importance of setting up an ESD (endoscopic submucosal dissection) practice and shares their experiences and advice on what to do and what not to do. They emphasize the need to give the same care and attention to setting up the practice as one would give to learning the ESD technique. The speaker identifies three main areas that need concentration: the endoscopy suite, the hospital, and the region where referrals come from. They discuss the challenges faced in the endoscopy suite, such as scheduling and communication, and suggest building a team approach to address these issues. The speaker also emphasizes the importance of working well with surgical and oncology colleagues and the hospital administration. They mention the need to address billing early on and advocate for appropriate coding and reimbursement for ESD procedures. Additionally, the speaker discusses the importance of building relationships with referring physicians to ensure a steady flow of referrals. Overall, the video provides insights and strategies for successfully setting up an ESD practice.

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Setting up an ESD referral practices Do’s and Don’ts
Amit Bhatt, MD

Keywords

ESD practice

endoscopic submucosal dissection

setting up

endoscopy suite

hospital administration

referring physicians