Successfully organized the first Practical Training Course on "New Trends in Endoscopic Closed-Cure EMR/ESD Incisions".

Summary of the first practical training course

On April 4-5, 2025, the Vietnam Society of Interventional Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (VIGES), in collaboration with the Department of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy – University Medical Center of Ho Chi Minh City, successfully implemented the procedure Course 1 – Practical Training “New Trends in Endoscopic Closed-Section (EMR/ESD) Incision Repair”.

This first training course brought together 10 endoscopy specialists and 3 nurses. The curriculum included:

• In-depth theory: Presented by leading experts in the field:
  • Professor Osamu Goto (Komagome Hospital for Oncology and Infectious Diseases, Tokyo, Japan).
  • Dr. Le Quang Nhan (Vice President of VIGES, Head of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Department – ​​University Medical Center of Ho Chi Minh City).
• In-depth practice: The doctors and nurses spent an entire morning and afternoon practicing the technique endoscopic closure of EMR/ESD incisions on the model. The emphasis is on the use of tools SutuArt, an advanced technology in this field.

Highlights and Objectives of the Training Course

The course introduced and provided students with the opportunity to practice advanced closed suturing techniques, especially with SutuArt toolsThe learning environment is professional and open, focusing on:

• Opening up a modern approach in endoscopic treatment neoplastic lesions of the digestive tract.
• Sharing experiences and techniques to effectively prevent the following complications EMR/ESD.
• Helping doctors and nurses improve their practical skills and stay updated on the latest techniques interventional endoscopy trends the latest in the world.

Sharing from the Chairman of VIGES

Associate Professor, Doctor Nguyen Cong Long, President of the Vietnam Society of Interventional Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (VIGES) and Director of the Gastroenterology and Hepatology Center at Bach Mai Hospital, emphasized:

“This practical training course not only equips participants with professional knowledge but also fosters valuable collaboration among healthcare units. The success of the course affirms VIGES’ commitment to this endeavor standardizing endoscopic techniques for diagnosis and treatment in Vietnam.We expect to expand our inter-hospital training network, providing the best possible treatment benefits for patients."

Information about upcoming training courses

Following this success, similar practical training courses will be organized by VIGES and the Department of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy – University Medical Center of Ho Chi Minh City monthly.

• Course 2: It will take place on the day May 9th and 10th, 2025Currently, this course the maximum number of registered students has been reached..
• Subsequent courses: VIGES will post the information on its official website and fanpage.

To receive the latest information on training schedules and registration procedures for future courses, please check regularly on:

• VIGES' official fanpage: https://www.facebook.com/viges.vietnam
• Website VIGES: http://viges.vn