ANNOUNCEMENT: SCIENTIFIC WORKSHOP “TRAINING TO MASTER ESD – FROM DIAGNOSTIC COLONOSCOPY TO ADVANCED ESD TECHNIQUES”

Aiming to update knowledge and improve skills in the field of interventional endoscopy, the Vietnam Interventional Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Society (VIGES) in collaboration with Viet Tiep Friendship Hospital respectfully organizes a scientific conference with the topic: “ESD mastery training – From diagnostic colonoscopy to advanced ESD techniques”.

This is a valuable opportunity for doctors and medical experts to learn, exchange experiences and directly practice submucosal dissection (ESD) - one of the most advanced interventional endoscopic techniques today to treat early cancer lesions of the gastrointestinal tract.

The workshop featured the participation of leading domestic and international experts in teaching and sharing experiences.

Detailed information about the Conference:

• Time: 08:30 – 16:30, Saturday, June 14, 2025.
   
• Location: Large hall, Viet Tiep Friendship Hospital, No. 1 Nha Thuong Street, An Bien Ward, Le Chan District, City. Hai Phong.
   
• Organizing unit: Vietnam Interventional Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Society (VIGES) & Viet Tiep Friendship Hospital.
• Organization form: Hybrid (combination of face-to-face and online).
  • Live (Offline): Large hall, Viet Tiep Friendship Hospital, No. 1 Nha Thuong Street, An Bien Ward, Le Chan District, City. Hai Phong.
     
  • Online: Via the iECHO platform following the link: https://iecho.org/hub/ORG1733293839870TI5TWNU961…
• Preside: Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyen Cong Long - Chairman of VIGES, Dr. Do Manh Thang - Director of Viet Tiep Friendship Hospital.
   
• Expert team:
   
  • Prof. Dr. Tomohiko Richard Ohya (International expert)
  • Dr. Masashi Fujii (International expert)
  • Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyen Cong Long (Bach Mai Hospital)
  • BSCKII. Nguyen Anh Duong (Bach Mai Hospital)
  • Dr. Dang Chieu Duong (Viet Tiep Friendship Hospital)

Main content of the program:

• In-depth lectures on the skills needed to master ESD, advances and how to manage complications.
• Introducing the Mikoto practice model.
• Live Demo ESD technique from the endoscopy room.
• Hands-on session on Mikoto model and pig stomach model.

Conditions for granting CME:

1. Students participate in 90% of the program (iECHO system records student participation time) via iECHO

2. Provide feedback via the link (The Organizing Committee will send feedback during the program)

3. The test scores 7/10 and ensures correct and complete photos of CCCD and professional diploma. Students should prepare a photo of their professional diploma and 2-sided CCCD in advance on their phone.

The organizing committee respectfully invites doctors, colleagues and interested medical professionals to register to attend to update the most advanced medical knowledge.

Your presence is an honor and contributes to the success of the Conference.

Best regards,

Organizing Committee.