Surgical Endoscopy Series Ep. 4: Endoscopic Management of Complications

  • In their fourth episode, the BTK Surgical Endoscopy team delves into the endoscopic management of the dreaded and unexpected. They review how to take care of high-risk surgical complications and introduce the use of a number of endoscopic tools including suturing, stent placement, clips, and the EndoVac. Following a review of a variety of endoscopic techniques, they present case-based scenarios that allow the listeners to understand the application of the endoscopic interventions in everyday practice. Becoming facile with endoscopic interventions may give surgeons the ability to nonoperatively take care of the most complex patients. r.

Target Audience

  • Nurses
  • Nurse Practitioners
  • Physicians
  • Physician Assistants

Learning Objectives

  1. Differentiate Closure Devices: Select the appropriate endoscopic closure device (suturing, clips, or OTSC) based on defect size and tissue quality.
  2. Utilize Endoscopic Vacuum Therapy: Identify indications for EndoVac therapy in contaminated cavities and describe the placement technique.
  3. Apply Stenting Strategies: Determine the correct stent type and sizing for treating esophageal leaks and perforations.
  4. Implement Internal Drainage: Explain the use of double pigtail catheters for internally draining chronic abscess cavities.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
  • 0.75 ANCC
  • 0.75 JA Credit - AH
    • 0.75 Approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
Registration Opens: 
03/15/2026
Registration Expires: 
03/14/2028
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Virtual
United States
  • Dr. Sullivan “Sully” Ayuso
  • Dr. H. Mason Hedberg
  • Dr. Trevor Crafts
  • Dr. Zachary Callahaner)

 

  • In support of improving patient care, Duke University Health System Clinical Education and Professional Development is accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), to provide continuing education for the health care team. The designation was based upon the quality of the educational activity and its compliance with the standards and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).

     

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  • AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)
  • ANCC
  • Attendance
  • JA Credit - AH

Available Credit

  • 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
  • 0.75 ANCC
  • 0.75 JA Credit - AH
    • 0.75 Approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
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