ASGE Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month | November 2020

Expert Endoscopic Education on Pancreatic Cancer, EUS, Pancreatic Cysts, and Pancreaticobiliary Disease

The ASGE Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month 2020 educational bundle features a collection of highly rated sessions from the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) focused on pancreatic cancer screening, pancreatic cyst evaluation, endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), pancreatic necrosis management, and complex pancreaticobiliary disorders. This on-demand program provides practical guidance for gastroenterologists, endoscopists, surgeons, and healthcare professionals involved in the diagnosis and management of pancreatic diseases.

Course Features

• On-Demand Video Sessions
• Expert Faculty Presentations
• Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) Education
• Pancreatic Cancer Screening Updates
• Pancreatic Cyst Management
• Case-Based Learning
• Advanced Endoscopy Techniques
• Practical Clinical Applications

Program Overview

Pancreatic cancer remains one of the most challenging gastrointestinal malignancies due to its late presentation and poor prognosis. Early detection, appropriate screening of high-risk individuals, and advances in endoscopic diagnosis and intervention continue to play an increasingly important role in improving patient outcomes.

This educational package highlights current approaches to pancreatic cancer screening, pancreatic cyst evaluation, EUS-guided diagnosis, therapeutic endoscopy, and management of pancreatic necrosis through expert lectures and real-world case discussions.

Learning Objectives

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

• Identify patients who may benefit from pancreatic cancer screening.
• Evaluate pancreatic cystic lesions using evidence-based approaches.
• Understand the role of EUS in pancreatic disease diagnosis.
• Apply endoscopic techniques in the management of pancreatic necrosis.
• Recognize familial pancreatic cancer risk factors and screening strategies.
• Improve decision-making in complex pancreaticobiliary cases.
• Integrate advanced endoscopic interventions into clinical practice.

Included Sessions

Pancreatic Cancer Screening

• Pancreas Cancer Screening: Why Bother?
• Familial Pancreatic Cancer: When, Whom and How to Screen

Pancreatic Cyst Evaluation

• Approach to Pancreatic Cystic Lesions: A Tale of Two Cysts
• 2020 EUS Masterclass: Pancreatic Cysts, Masses and Ablation

Pancreaticobiliary Cases

• Stump the Chump: Complex Pancreaticobiliary Cases
• Video Tip: The Dilated Pancreatic Duct

Therapeutic Endoscopy

• Endoscopic Drainage of Pancreatic Necrosis
• Enhanced Debridement of Refractory Pancreatic Necrosis Using a Mechanical Tissue Resection System

Core Topics Covered

Pancreatic Cancer

• Screening Strategies
• High-Risk Populations
• Familial Pancreatic Cancer
• Early Detection Approaches

Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)

• Diagnostic EUS
• EUS-Guided Tissue Sampling
• Pancreatic Mass Evaluation
• Pancreatic Cyst Assessment

Pancreatic Cysts

• Classification of Cystic Lesions
• Risk Stratification
• Surveillance Recommendations
• Indications for Intervention

Pancreatic Necrosis

• Walled-Off Necrosis
• Endoscopic Drainage Techniques
• Debridement Procedures
• Complication Management

Pancreaticobiliary Disorders

• Dilated Pancreatic Duct
• Complex Diagnostic Cases
• Therapeutic Decision-Making

Target Audience

This program is ideal for:

• Gastroenterologists
• Advanced Endoscopists
• Hepatologists
• Gastroenterology Fellows
• General Surgeons
• Surgical Oncologists
• Internal Medicine Physicians
• Oncology Specialists
• Healthcare Professionals Interested in Pancreatic Disease

Educational Highlights

✔ Pancreatic Cancer Screening Updates

✔ Advanced EUS Education

✔ Pancreatic Cyst Evaluation

✔ Therapeutic Endoscopy Techniques

✔ Pancreatic Necrosis Management

✔ Complex Pancreaticobiliary Case Discussions

✔ Evidence-Based Clinical Recommendations

✔ Practical Endoscopic Applications

Clinical & Educational Value

The ASGE Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month 2020 program delivers focused education on the diagnosis and management of pancreatic diseases. Through expert-led lectures and advanced endoscopic case discussions, participants gain practical knowledge that can be directly applied to pancreatic cancer screening, EUS-guided diagnosis, pancreatic cyst management, and therapeutic pancreatic interventions.