ASGE Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM) Pearls to Practice: (On-Demand) | July 2022-Setting Up POEM Referral Practices

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In this video, Dennis Yang and Mingming Zhu discuss the process of setting up a POEM (Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy) practice. They provide advice and insights based on their personal experiences. <br /><br />Dennis Yang starts by discussing key points in starting a POEM program, including obtaining institutional support, training, developing a team, and setting up an endoscopy unit. He emphasizes the importance of conveying the need for POEM at your institution and obtaining administrative support. He also stresses the significance of marketing and recommends keeping thorough training records for credentialing and privileging purposes. <br /><br />Mingming Zhu then discusses the setup of a POEM program at Kaiser Permanente in West Los Angeles. She highlights the advantages of working within an integrated healthcare system, such as a streamlined electronic health record and a large referral base. She also outlines the step-by-step process they followed in establishing their program, including recruiting patients, hands-on training, and proctoring of initial cases. Zhu also provides a list of do's and don'ts, such as limiting initial cases to treatment-naive patients and establishing a multidisciplinary approach with surgical colleagues. She emphasizes the importance of education and communication with referring physicians and setting realistic expectations for patients. <br /><br />Overall, the video provides practical advice and insights for setting up a successful POEM practice.

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Yang and Ming Xu

Keywords

POEM practice

institutional support

training

endoscopy unit

marketing

integrated healthcare system

hands-on training