Increasing prevalence of gastrointestinal, liver, and pancreatic diseases continues to increase global demand for duodenoscopes. Corresponding updates to duodenoscope technologies also increase along with management of multidrug-resistant nosocomial risks associated with its use, addressing in part, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration recommendation for a gradual transition to duodenoscopes with disposable components. During this webinar, we will highlight trends in duodenoscopes and device technologies, including disposable devices, detachable end caps and other novelties that may represent part of the solution forward along with potential challenges.
Release Date: April 2022Viewing Time: 1.5 hours
Michael L. Kochman, MD, AGAF, MASGEWilmott Family Professor of Medicine and SurgeryCenter for Endoscopic Innovation, Research, and Training Gastroenterology Division University of Pennsylvania Health System
Adam Slivka, MD, PhD, MASGEGastroenterologyAssociate Chief, Clinical AffairsDivision of GI, Hepatology & NutritionMedical Director, GI Service Line for UPMC Health SystemUniversity of Pittsburgh