ASGE Masterclass: From the Basics to Beyond with EUS (On-Demand) – March 2020

Comprehensive Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS), Pancreatobiliary Disease & Interventional Endoscopy Masterclass

The ASGE Masterclass: From the Basics to Beyond with EUS is an intensive educational program developed by the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy to provide practicing gastroenterologists, endoscopists, fellows, and advanced endoscopy professionals with a comprehensive review of modern endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) practice.

Directed by renowned EUS experts Douglas G. Adler and John M. DeWitt, this masterclass covers both diagnostic and therapeutic EUS applications, including pancreatic diseases, gastrointestinal cancers, biliary disorders, EUS-guided interventions, fine-needle aspiration (FNA), core biopsy techniques, and advanced therapeutic procedures.

Package Includes

• On-Demand Recorded Masterclass
• Expert Faculty Lectures
• Case-Based Discussions
• Advanced EUS Education
• Clinical Practice Updates
• Real-World Case Presentations

Course Overview

Endoscopic ultrasound has become an essential tool in the diagnosis, staging, and treatment of gastrointestinal and pancreatobiliary diseases. Modern EUS extends far beyond diagnostic imaging and now plays a central role in tissue acquisition, drainage procedures, biliary interventions, pancreatic therapy, and vascular treatments.

This ASGE Masterclass provides a practical and comprehensive review of current EUS standards utilized across leading endoscopy centers in the United States, emphasizing both foundational skills and advanced therapeutic applications.

Through expert lectures and case-based learning, participants gain practical insights into patient selection, procedural techniques, complication management, and competency standards.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

• Understand the fundamental principles of EUS imaging and interpretation.
• Stage gastrointestinal malignancies using EUS.
• Differentiate pancreatic cystic and solid lesions.
• Apply EUS techniques in chronic and autoimmune pancreatitis.
• Perform EUS-guided tissue acquisition using FNA and core biopsy needles.
• Utilize lumen-apposing metal stents (LAMS) appropriately.
• Evaluate biliary diseases using EUS.
• Understand advanced EUS-guided therapeutic interventions.

Topics Covered

EUS Fundamentals

• EUS Equipment and Technology
• Patient Preparation
• Procedure Planning
• Endosonography Techniques
• Competency Standards

Gastrointestinal Cancer Staging

• Esophageal Cancer
• Gastric Cancer
• Rectal Cancer
• Tumor Staging
• Nodal Assessment

Pancreatic Disease

• Pancreatic Cysts
• Pancreatic Neoplasms
• Solid Pancreatic Masses
• Pancreatic Cancer Evaluation
• Ablative Therapies

Chronic Pancreatitis

• Diagnostic Criteria
• EUS Features
• Autoimmune Pancreatitis
• Therapeutic Considerations

Subepithelial Lesions

• Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors (GIST)
• Leiomyomas
• Lipomas
• Neuroendocrine Tumors
• Differential Diagnosis

EUS-Guided Tissue Acquisition

• Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA)
• Fine Needle Biopsy (FNB)
• Core Biopsy Needles
• Sample Collection Techniques
• Cytopathology Considerations

Biliary Disorders

• Common Bile Duct Stones
• Biliary Tumors
• Cholangiocarcinoma
• Obstructive Jaundice
• Diagnostic Algorithms

Therapeutic EUS

• EUS-Guided Drainage Procedures
• Advanced Interventional EUS
• Therapeutic Applications
• Procedure Selection

Lumen-Apposing Metal Stents (LAMS)

• Pancreatic Pseudocysts
• Walled-Off Necrosis
• Fluid Collection Drainage
• Technical Considerations
• Complication Management

EUS-Guided Biliary Access

• Bile Duct Access
• Pancreatic Duct Access
• Alternative Drainage Strategies
• Interventional Techniques

EUS-Guided Angiotherapy

• Vascular Interventions
• Gastrointestinal Bleeding
• Advanced Therapeutic Applications

Case-Based Discussions

• Real Clinical Cases
• Imaging Interpretation
• Procedural Decision-Making
• Complication Prevention

Lecture Sessions

1. Welcome and Introductions
2. EUS – Nuts and Bolts
3. EUS for Staging of Luminal Cancers
4. Pancreatic Cysts, Masses and Ablation
5. Submucosal Lesions
6. Evaluation and Treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis
7. EUS for Biliary Tumors and Stones
8. EUS Core Biopsies 2020 – State of the Art
9. Use of LAMS for Pseudocysts, Necrosis and Other Indications
10. EUS-Guided Bile Duct and Pancreatic Duct Access
11. EUS-Guided Angiotherapy
12. Case Presentations and Discussion – Part One
13. Case Presentations and Discussion – Part Two

Target Audience

This course is ideal for:

• Gastroenterologists
• Advanced Endoscopists
• Interventional Gastroenterologists
• Hepatologists
• General Surgeons
• GI Fellows
• Internal Medicine Physicians
• Endoscopy Nurses
• Physician Assistants
• Nurse Practitioners

Why This Course Stands Out

✔ Comprehensive EUS Training

✔ ASGE Expert Faculty

✔ Diagnostic and Therapeutic EUS Coverage

✔ Pancreatic Disease Focus

✔ Advanced Tissue Acquisition Techniques

✔ LAMS and Interventional EUS Education

✔ Gastrointestinal Cancer Staging Review

✔ Biliary Disease Applications

✔ Real-World Clinical Cases

✔ Practical Procedural Guidance