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Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy: Submucosal Dissection and Third Space Endoscopy – 7th ed.

15/10/2026 · 17/10/2026
Places available: 12
Teaching hours: 19,5

Introductory course and practical training in endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) and third space endoscopy for the treatment of lesions and pathologies of the digestive tract.

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Course objectives

At the end of the event, participants will be able to:

  1. Recognize the indications and warn of possible technical difficulties of DSE in the esophagus and stomach.
  2. Accurately recognize dissection planes and third space anatomy.
  3. Have acquired proficiency in the appropriate movements of the endoscope for DSE, and how they differ from movements in other therapeutic endoscopy techniques.
  4. Recognize the characteristics of electrosurgical systems, their mechanism of action, and parameters to be used during the different phases of DSE, POEM, GPOEM, STER, and Zenker’s.
  5. Recognize the characteristics of the hydrodissection system, its mechanism of action, and the parameters to be used according to the conditions of the area to be dissected.
  6. Conocer las característica de los bisturí endoscópicos y cómo sacar el mejor provecho de su uso.
  7. Efficiently manage hemostasis maneuvers and instruments during DSE and third space endoscopy.
  8. Acquire basic skills in the recognition and closure of perforations using endoclips*.
  9. Recognize when and how to use the traction and countertraction systems available to facilitate dissection.
  10. Recognize your own limitations and weaknesses in order to identify which phases of dissection the participant should emphasize during their training.

* The management of perforation closure requires additional complementary courses specifically dedicated to this topic.

Attendees

Specialists in gastroenterology, with prior knowledge of digestive endoscopy and conventional endoscopic therapy (polypectomy, musectomy).

Teaching staff

Dra. Ana Bargalló

Director and Head of Endoscopy and Digestive System Services, Endos Medicina, Barcelona

Dr. David Barquero

Specialist in Digestive System Medicine. Endos Medicine and Sant Joan Despí Moisés Broggi Hospital, Barcelona

Dr. Alfredo Mata

Medical specialist in Digestive System. Coordinator of the Endoscopy Unit. Digestive System Service Hospital Sant Joan Despí Moisés Broggi, Barcelona

Dr. Francisco Martín

Specialist in Digestive System Medicine. University Clinical Hospital of Santiago de Compostela

Dr. Felipe Ramos

Specialist in Digestive System Medicine. HM Montepríncipe University Hospital, Madrid

Dr. Álvaro Terán

Specialist in Digestive System Medicine. Marqués de Valdecilla University Hospital, Santander

Dr. Hugo Uchima

Gastroenterologist. Gastroenterology Department, Germans Trias i Pujol University Hospital, Badalona

Accreditations

Course accredited with 3.6 credits by the “Consell Català de Formació Continuada de les Professions Sanitàries“, and the “Comisión Nacional de Salud” (expedient no. 09/040766-MD).

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Coordination

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Dra. Ana Bargalló

Director and Head of Endoscopy and Digestive System Services, Endos Medicina, Barcelona

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Dr. Alfredo Mata

Medical specialist in Digestive System. Coordinator of the Endoscopy Unit. Digestive System Service Hospital Sant Joan Despí Moisés Broggi, Barcelona