One of our POEM patients describes his experience in this blog post, Achalasia and my POEM surgery
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This 2-day course is specifically designed for esophageal surgeons adept at flexible endoscopy and interventional gastroenterologists dedicated to esophageal disease and includes:
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Course TeamDirector
Christy M. Dunst Faculty Lee L Swanstrom Kevin M Reavis Daniel Davila Bradley Melissa DeSouza |
AccommodationsWe recommend participants stay at the Hotel Eastlund which offers boutique hotel comfort and class with unmistakable Northwest hospitality.
Course faculty will provide transportation between the hotel and course events |
POEM PublicationsRead the latest POEM publications by our faculty.
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Day 1: Thursday8:00 am Registration/Welcome 8:30 am Explant Lab I 9:45 am POEM Data and Overview Christy M Dunst, MD 10:00 am Technique, Tips & Tricks for POEM Kevin M Reavis, MD 10:20 am The GERD Problem Melissa DeSouza, MD 10:40 am Energy in the submucosal space John Day 11:00 am Explant lab II All Faculty and sponsor clinical support experts 1:00 pm Lunch / Q&A 2:00 pm Explant Lab III 4:00 pm Closing Comments/discussion 5:00 pm tentative location Dinner: Metropolitan Tavern Rooftop at Hotel Eastlund |
Day 2: Friday
7:15 am
Meet in the Providence Simulation Center 7:30 am Live POEM/endoscopic surgery cases 11:00 am Closing comments Adjourn 1pm *ENDOFLIP and other technology demonstration/hands on will be available throughout the day in the lab *POEM cases preferred but may have ESD, POP and or endoscopic cricomyotomy cases as well |