In this episode of EndoCast, we sit down with Dr. Halim Charbel and registered dietitian Kaitlyn Cole to explore the evolving landscape of endobariatrics. Whether you're a physician exploring endobariatric weight loss procedures or a patient considering your next step, this episode offers an honest and comprehensive look at what it takes to transform lives.

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Dr. Raijman discusses how cholangioscopy has evolved and why he believes it is an essential part of biliary stone identification and removal. He also shares best practices and explains how he incorporates cholangioscopy into his own clinical approach.

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Dr. Pauli discusses how bile duct exploration can identify potential challenges prior to surgery – and how using the SpyGlass™ Discover Digital Catheter can change the treatment algorithm. Plus, hear how his PEBL (Percutaneous Endoscopic Biliary Lithectomy) procedure is changing the stone removal game.

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Dr. McCutchen shares her journey as a woman in endoscopy – running a GI practice, focusing on clinical education for her team, making sure they have the right tools to care for complex patients – plus the challenges of giving 100% effort as a physician and a mom.

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Dr. Komanduri shares how he performs a successful ERCP, explains how patient anatomy dictates planning and explores why the double-wire technique – using Autotome™ Pro RX Cannulating Sphincterotome – is his preferred approach to biliary access. 

Dr. Röth discusses the importance of mentorship for female physicians, the biggest accomplishment in her career and the game-changing impact of cholangioscopy for her patients.

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Driven by a passion to prevent cancer, Dr. Luthra explains why she uses SpyGlass DS II Direct Visualization System early to manage stones and strictures, take targeted biopsies and help gain a diagnosis.

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From age four, Dr. Phan wanted to work in medicine. Hear her story, her algorithm for stone and stricture management and why she prefers to perform cholangioscopy with SpyGlass™ DS II Direct Visualization System.

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Dr. Maranki explores advances in ERCP technology and technique, approaches to cannulation and access, treatments for stones and strictures – and the impact of mentors and allies on her career.

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Dr. Widmer discusses the complexities of stricture management, challenges around diagnosis, multidisciplinary considerations for treatment – and the keys to balancing her career and family.

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