First Year Fellows Endoscopy Course (July 26-27) | 2024-6-Tools of the Trade_Table Slide for Illiustration

6-Tools of the Trade_Table Slide for Illiustration_2024

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The document provides comprehensive information on the tools used in endoscopy procedures. It covers the anatomy of a scope, tips on selecting the right endoscope, a checklist before starting endoscopy, and a list of commonly used devices such as biopsy forceps, polypectomy snares, retrieval nets, injection needles, and clips. It emphasizes the importance of choosing the correct size and type of tools for different procedures and provides techniques for obtaining adequate biopsies. The document also discusses the benefits of using large cup/jumbo forceps and the value of a central spike in biopsies. Additionally, it details the types of snares used in polypectomy, the function of retrieval nets in removing objects, the use of injection needles for submucosal injections, and the deployment of endoclips for various purposes. The information in the document aims to assist first-year fellows in understanding and utilizing the tools of the trade in endoscopy effectively and efficiently.

Keywords

endoscopy procedures

anatomy of a scope

selecting the right endoscope

checklist for endoscopy

biopsy forceps

polypectomy snares

retrieval nets

injection needles

endoclips

central spike in biopsies