Patient Safety in Endoscopy – the Podcast

In this episode, C2 CryoBalloon™ ablation takes center-stage as a highly effective [1] and minimally invasive technique for the treatment of Barrett’s Neoplasia. Our two experts, Prof. Dr. Bas Weusten and Prof. Dr. Torsten Beyna discuss how C2 CryoBalloon™ ablation works, the advantages compared to other ablation techniques options, current research, and potential applications in the future.

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Our experts:

Prof. Dr. Bas Weusten is professor of gastrointestinal endoscopy at Utrecht University and gastroenterologist at the Antonius Hospital and UMC Utrecht

Prof. Dr. Torsten Beyna is head of the department of gastroenterology and interventional endoscopy at the ‘Evangelisches Krankenhaus’ Düsseldorf

This podcast re-purposes an episode originally published on the Best Barrett Talks channel by BEST Academia: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5s4qV1OLUY07djzBPMzTkI?si=f1BqFD3rTaCUKpCT2kJcgA&nd=1&dlsi=5733ec08cc8742b4

1 Frederiks, C.H. et al. (2021), doi: 10.1016/j.giec.2020.09.005

In episode #8 we are joined by Ulrike Beilenhoff (ESGENA Scientific Secretary) and Prof. dr. Marco Bruno (Head of the Department of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Erasmus Medical Center). Our two experts reflect on minimizing the risk of infection in endoscope reprocessing, touching on pivotal topics such as the role of manual bedside cleaning, the risk of biofilm formation, how to trace a potential infection and the importance of training.

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In episode #7, we dive into how the environmental impact of endoscopy can be mitigated. Prof. Shaji Sebastian (Consultant Gastroenterologist at IBD Unit, Hull University Teaching Hospitals), Prof. Heiko Pohl (Gastroenterologist at Dartmouth Geisel School of Medicine and Veterans Affairs Medical Centre) and Prof. Raf Bisschops (Gastroenterologist at UZ Leuven) discuss the future of green endoscopy in this exciting new episode. The conversation ranges from the topic of single-use endoscopes, to minimizing waste production and reaching net zero in endoscopy. Listen now to learn more and follow us for future episodes!

In episode #6 we deep dive into sustainability, taking a closer look at ESGE and ESGENA’s position statement about reducing the ecological footprint of GI endoscopy. Enrique Rodríguez de Santiago (Medical specialist in Digestive System, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Hospital Universitario Ramón y Cajal) and Harald Huber (Global VP for Product and Category Management at PENTAX Medical) exchange on what the industry and the academia can do together, during this important conversation.

In episode #5 we reflect on yet another year in endoscopy and look forward to where we are heading in 2023. Paul Caesar (Head of hygiene, Infection Control and Reprocessing at PENTAX Medical EMEA) and Ulrike Beilenhoff (ESGENA Scientific Secretary) share their insights on innovations and opportunities that already shaped and will contribute to further improve patient safety and infection prevention in endoscopy.

In episode #4 we talk about how healthcare professionals can best balance hygiene and sustainability in endoscopy. Harald Huber (Global Vice President at PENTAX Medical) and Prof. Sebastian (IBD Service Lead at Hull University Teaching Hospitals, United Kingdom) exchange their views on how the industry can be part of the solution when it comes to sustainability challenges.

In episode #3 we discuss the role of Artificial Intelligence in Gastroenterology with Prof. Siersema (Radboud University Medical Center) and Prof. Dr. Kiesslich (HELIOS Dr. Horst Schmidt Kliniken). The two experts discuss AI applications, addressing challenges in polyp detection and respective solutions to overcome them. Let us know your thoughts – what is the most awaited AI application in Gastroenterology according to you?

In the second episode, our two guests - Professor Dr. Felix Herth, Medical Director of the Department of Internal Medicine and Pneumology at the Thoraxklinik in Heidelberg, and Paul Caesar, Reprocessing and Infection Control Leader at PENTAX Medical EMEA - discussed the hybrid future of endoscopy. The two hygiene experts reflect on the usage of single use, semi reusable and reusable endoscopes. Let us know your thoughts – which type of endoscopes belong in the endoscopy suite?

For our inaugural episode we are joined by two experts: Ulrike Beilenhoff, former president of the European Society of Gastroenterology and Endoscopy (ESGENA), and Monique Dalton, EMEA Product Marketing Leader for ERCP and Hygiene Solutions in Endoscopy at PENTAX Medical. We discussed the importance of establishing synergies within the healthcare industry, and how patient safety can further be improved within endoscopy. What’re your thoughts - how can collaboration continue driving positive change within the field?