ASGE Recognized Industry Associate (ARIA) Training Program OPEN | April 2022-Session 20

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Video Summary

In the video, the speakers discuss the need for advancements in devices used for endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) and gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy procedures. They mention that most devices used for EUS-guided interventions are borrowed from biliary endoscopy, and there is a need for more specific devices for interventions in the liver. They highlight the challenges of accessing bile ducts and the lack of devices designed for puncturing bile ducts and directing lesions in the bile duct. The speakers also discuss the use of EUS through a colonoscope for visualizing deeper layers in patients with strictures and perianal fistulas. They mention the importance of collaboration between gastroenterologists and other specialists, such as colorectal surgeons, in order to optimize patient care. The speakers also touch on the factors that influence the adoption of new devices, such as cost-benefit analysis and feedback from physicians and staff. They emphasize the need for industry partners to provide education, support, and effective communication to gain trust and form collaborative relationships with gastroenterologists.

Keywords

advancements

devices

endoscopic ultrasound

gastrointestinal endoscopy

bile ducts

collaboration

patient care