Endoscopy Unplugged by ESGE

By European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

The ESGE’s audio learning offering is dedicated to educating and inspiring the global GI endoscopy community. Hosted by our Past President Professor Ian Gralnek, Endoscopy Unplugged brings conversatio... more

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How many episodes does Endoscopy Unplugged by ESGE have?

The podcast currently has 6 episodes available.

Endoscopy Unplugged by ESGE episodes:

June 18, 2026 Crisis Management 101: Endoscopic Haemostasis for Peptic Ulcer Bleeding
Tune in to hear the discussion cover…
Which scopes are recommended when dealing with an upper GI bleed from a peptic ulcer?
In terms of the Forrest classification, who receives endoscopic hemostasis?
What concentration of epinephrine should be injected?
How do you choose between a through-the-scope clip or an over-the-scope clip?
What is the best approach when using contact thermal therapies?
What does the evidence tell us about using topical powders or gels?
If you're not able to treat something endoscopically, when do you pick up the phone, and who do you call?
How do you give PPI post-therapy, and for how long?
And finally, how does Dr Morris spend his time outside of the endoscopy suite?e endoscopy suite?
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28min
May 21, 2026 Acute Upper GI bleeding: What to do BEFORE endoscopy!
Tune in to hear to hear us debate…
02:02: How do you first approach evaluation of patients with acute upper GI bleeding?
04:14: What is your strategy for use of crystalloid fluids, IVs, and blood transfusions?
04:51: How important are comorbidities when treating the patient?
07:20: What is the role of an upfront IV PPI prior to endoscopy?
10:37: What do you do when you suspect variceal upper GI bleeding?
12:28: How do you manage anticoagulants and antiplatelet agents?
17:54: Where do you routinely do urgent upper endoscopies - operating theatre? Endoscopy unit? Emergency department?
18:52: Once you've hemodynamically stabilized a patient, what is your recommended time to endoscopy?
22:35: And finally, how does Professor Laursen spend his time outside of the endoscopy suite?
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25min
April 16, 2026 That's not supposed to be there! The Food Impactions Playbook
The detailed discussion covers all aspects of dealing with food impactions, answering questions including…
03:38 - What other hospital teams do you involve when you have a food impaction case?
06:19 - Is your first choice a diagnostic or a therapeutic gastroscope?
07:54 - When do you pull and when do you push?
12:32 - What other devices are in your toolkit - caps, snares or nets?
16:45 - How do you manage biopsies when you suspect an EOE?
17:48 - What is your technique when you suspect a peptic stricture?
18:55 - Beyond giving PPIs, what is your standard post-endoscopy management?
20:27 - And finally, how does PD Dr Heinrich spend her time outside of the endoscopy suite?
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22min
March 19, 2026 ERCP Mastery: Expert tricks for seamless CBD cannulation
The detailed discussion covers all aspects of the CBD cannulation procedure, answering questions including…
02:15 - What influences successful CBD cannulation the most?
03:44 - What should be used if there is too much peristalsis during the procedure?
04:51 - How do you define a difficult cannulation?
05:40 - What is your escalation sequence when standard cannulation techniques fail?
11:40 - How do you minimize the risk of post-ERCP pancreatitis, especially in difficult cases?
13:14 - How do you approach patients with altered anatomy during ERCP?
21:30 - And finally, how does Professor Beyna spend his time outside of the endoscopy suite?
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24min
February 23, 2026Tips and Tricks in Achieving Success in Colonoscopy
The detailed discussion covers all aspects of the colonoscopy proceedure, answering questions such as
02:00 - How do you approach bowel prep with patients?
03:40 - What patient screening and review processes are taking place?
04:50 - What sedation practices are being used?
08:56 - Are high-definition colonoscopes a necessity?
11:55 - How do you facilitate getting to the caecum every time?
16:42 - Are there any tricks to ensure high quality photo documentation?
20:20 - And finally, how does Dr Matharoo spend her time outside of the endoscopy suite?
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22min
January 17, 2026From good to great: How to perform a high-quality upper endoscopy
The detailed discussion covers all aspects of the upper endoscopy procedure, answering questions including…
02:55 - What are the latest recommendations for fasting prior to the exam?
03:54 - What mucolytic should you be using – how much and how is it administered?
06:10 - What is the recommended duration for an upper endoscopy exam?
07:28 - Which endoscopic images should you be capturing?
09:41 - How do you create a high-quality endoscopy report?
14:40 - How do you assess the patient experience?
16:08 - Are high-definition endoscopes a necessity?
18:28 - And finally, how does Dr Areia spend his time outside of the endoscopy suite?
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21min

FAQs about Endoscopy Unplugged by ESGE:

How many episodes does Endoscopy Unplugged by ESGE have?

The podcast currently has 6 episodes available.