ASGE Masterclasses are one-day, in-depth didactic courses presented by renowned experts on topics impacting your everyday clinical practice.

In the last two decades, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) has evolved from a diagnostic procedure to an almost exclusively therapeutic one. ERCP is a skill demanding procedure that can lead to severe complications and death. ERCP occupies a distinct niche among endoscopic procedures focusing on advanced technique in ERCP in several areas, and will involve extensive video case materials, graphics and encourage vigorous audience interaction.
Discussions will also include a targeted review of cost-effectiveness, long-term sequelae, patient satisfaction, risk management, and technology and facility considerations. Case studies will be used to highlight key clinical points and facilitate discussions throughout the day.

Live course date is: March 6, 2020.
On-demand available by April 6, 2020

By participating in this course you will:

• Gain an understanding of the current advances in technology and techniques; analyze the evidence upon which today’s standard of care and high-quality ERCP practice is based
• Identify the latest and best techniques for cannulation, sphincterotomy, stone extraction, and management of strictures and leaks
• Understand how to choose from the wide array of new diagnostic and therapeutic devices, then apply them with expertise
• Develop a strong grasp on how to prevent and mitigate adverse outcomes by identifying risk factors for complications before they happen, and treat them proficiently if they do occur
• Learn from the Masters how ERCP has evolved from a largely diagnostic procedure to a primarily high-impact therapeutic intervention.

Mustafa A. Arain, MD
Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine
Department of Medicine
University of California San Franciso

Martin L. Freeman, MD, FASGE
Chief, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN

This ASGE Masterclass is critically important to those practitioners who are considering or have incorporated this into their practice. It’s an ideal educational opportunity for practicing gastrointestinal endoscopists, advanced GI endoscopy fellows, and other practitioners who are looking to achieve a more detailed understanding of current ERCP practices and standards.