GI EndoCast

Expanding Options: Dr. John Tann on Endoscopic Weight Loss

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 10:32:52 -0400

In this episode of EndoCast, bariatric and foregut surgeon Dr. John Tann shares how he integrates endoscopic weight-loss procedures into his Kansas City practice to expand treatment options for patients who may not want or qualify for surgery. He discusses educating patients on obesity as a metabolic disease, tailoring options to disease severity, and why he prefers offering the full spectrum—from medication and lifestyle changes to surgical and endoscopic solutions.

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Minimally Invasive Weight Loss: A Conversation with Dr. Bob Snow

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 15:14:33 -0400

In this episode of EndoCast, bariatric surgeon Dr. Bob Snow shares insights from his 30-year career transitioning from open to laparoscopic and now endoscopic weight-loss procedures, including ESG, intragastric balloons, and TORe. He discusses how these minimally invasive approaches to weight loss provide effective results, and the critical role of comprehensive aftercare for long-term success.

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Driving Change in EndoBariatrics | Dr. Chapman and Sarah Kosinski

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 15:45:00 -0400

In this episode of EndoCast, Dr. Christopher Chapman and nurse practitioner Sarah Kosinski share their experience building a successful endobariatrics program. They unpack what it really takes to establish a thriving weight loss offering for patients living with obesity.

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A Team-Based Approach to Endoscopic Weight Loss | Dr. Halim Charbel and Katelyn Cole

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 13:53:38 -0400

In this episode of EndoCast, we sit down with Dr. Halim Charbel and registered dietitian Kaitlyn Cole to explore the evolving landscape of endobariatrics. Whether you're a physician exploring endobariatric weight loss procedures or a patient considering your next step, this episode offers an honest and comprehensive look at what it takes to transform lives.

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The Evolution of Cholangioscopy | Dr. Isaac Raijman

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 11:50:24 -0400

Dr. Raijman discusses how cholangioscopy has evolved and why he believes it is an essential part of biliary stone identification and removal. He also shares best practices and explains how he incorporates cholangioscopy into his own clinical approach.

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Exploring the Benefits of Bile Duct Exploration and PEBL Procedure | Dr. Eric Pauli

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 09:14:48 -0400

Dr. Pauli discusses how bile duct exploration can identify potential challenges prior to surgery – and how using the SpyGlass™ Discover Digital Catheter can change the treatment algorithm. Plus, hear how his PEBL (Percutaneous Endoscopic Biliary Lithectomy) procedure is changing the stone removal game.

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The Balancing Act: Women in Endoscopy | Dr. Aja McCutchen

Tue, 27 Aug 2024 11:25:34 -0400

Dr. McCutchen shares her journey as a woman in endoscopy – running a GI practice, focusing on clinical education for her team, making sure they have the right tools to care for complex patients – plus the challenges of giving 100% effort as a physician and a mom.

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ERCP Biliary Access: Different Approaches for Different Patients | Dr. Srinadh Komanduri

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 15:49:01 -0400

Dr. Komanduri shares how he performs a successful ERCP, explains how patient anatomy dictates planning and explores why the double-wire technique – using Autotome™ Pro RX Cannulating Sphincterotome – is his preferred approach to biliary access.

The Impact of Cholangioscopy and the Importance of Mentorship | Dr. Anjali A. Röth

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 09:45:09 -0400

Dr. Röth discusses the importance of mentorship for female physicians, the biggest accomplishment in her career and the game-changing impact of cholangioscopy for her patients.

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Knowing When to Start with SpyGlass™ DS II Direct Visualization System | Dr. Anjuli Luthra

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 09:13:46 -0400

Driven by a passion to prevent cancer, Dr. Luthra explains why she uses SpyGlass DS II Direct Visualization System early to manage stones and strictures, take targeted biopsies and help gain a diagnosis.

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On Target: How to Treat Stones and Strictures | Dr. Jennifer Phan

Mon, 12 Feb 2024 09:09:50 -0500

From age four, Dr. Phan wanted to work in medicine. Hear her story, her algorithm for stone and stricture management and why she prefers to perform cholangioscopy with SpyGlass™ DS II Direct Visualization System.

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ERCP Advances and Best Practices | Dr. Jennifer Maranki

Fri, 12 Jan 2024 13:22:30 -0500

Dr. Maranki explores advances in ERCP technology and technique, approaches to cannulation and access, treatments for stones and strictures – and the impact of mentors and allies on her career.

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Pancreaticobiliary Treatment Algorithm | Dr. Jessica Widmer

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 17:06:18 -0500

Dr. Widmer discusses the complexities of stricture management, challenges around diagnosis, multidisciplinary considerations for treatment – and the keys to balancing her career and family.

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A Growing Modality: EUS-Guided Liver Biopsy | Dr. Vanessa Shami

Fri, 03 Nov 2023 15:59:21 -0400

A conversation discussing the history of EUS-Guided Liver Biopsy and techniques for successful tissue acquisition.

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FNA to FNB for Personalized Medicine | Dr. Eun Ji Shin

Fri, 06 Oct 2023 12:44:03 -0400

Dr. Shin describes continued movement from FNA to FNB for solid pancreas lesions to aid in more informed treatment algorithms.

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Journey to ESD - Insight from a KOL | Dr. Saowanee Ngamruengphong

Fri, 08 Sep 2023 10:08:38 -0400

Learn about one physician's journey to learning ESD, her best practice sharing, and recommendations on where to start when looking to become trained in this procedure.

Lifting the Fold on Resection - Deep Dive on EMR and Polypectomy | Prof. Siwan Thomas-Gibson

Tue, 22 Aug 2023 10:42:02 -0400

Prof. Thomas-Gibson shares her perspective on performing high-standard patient care from getting started in Endoscopy, executing high-quality, safe colonoscopies to complication management for EMR and polypectomy.

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AXIOS™ Stent and Electrocautery Enhanced Delivery System Placement for WON Management | Dr. Natalie Cosgrove

Thu, 27 Jul 2023 09:18:41 -0400

Dr. Natalie Cosgrove, Interventional Endoscopist, Center for Interventional Endoscopy (CIE) of AdventHealth Orlando discusses AXIOS™ Stent and Electrocautery Enhanced Delivery System Placement technique and watchouts.

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ESD Best Practices | Dr. Roberta Maselli, MD, PhD

Thu, 08 Jun 2023 12:44:32 -0400

Dr. Roberta Maselli, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor of Gastroenterology, Humanitas University, shares her fascinating story of moving into third space endoscopy after her surgical training. Dr. Maselli gives tips for others wanting to learn ESD and for those referring patients for the procedure.

Management of Pancreatic Fluid Collections and Walled Off Necrosis | Dr. Amrita Sethi

Fri, 05 May 2023 14:59:11 -0400

Dr. Amrita Sethi, MD, MASGE, Professor of Medicine, Director of Interventional Endoscopy, and Program Director at the Advanced Endoscopy Fellowship Division of Digestive and Liver Diseases at Columbia University Medical Center, shares her insight into managing patients with pancreatic fluid collections and Walled Off Necrosis (WON).

Dr. Sethi is a paid consultant of Boston Scientific.

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A Multidisciplinary Approach to Pancreatic Fluid Collections | Dr. Uzma Siddiqui

Fri, 05 May 2023 14:58:52 -0400

Dr. Uzma Siddiqui, Professor of Medicine at the University of Chicago and Director of the Center for Endoscopic Research and Therapeutics (CERT) and Advanced Endoscopy Training, discusses the management of pancreatic fluid collections and Walled Off Necrosis (WON).

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Dr. Siddiqui is a paid consultant of Boston Scientific.

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A New Season is Coming...

Tue, 02 May 2023 14:25:31 -0400

EndoCast host Tony Rea announces a new upcoming season with some very exciting changes.

Management of Distal Biliary Obstruction | Dr. Rabindra Watson

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 11:37:40 -0400

Dr. Rabindra Watson, formerly of California Pacific Medical Center, now the Director for Center of Metabolic Health & Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine at Cedars Sinai Medical Center, shares his insight regarding one of the most widely debated & published GI topics, managing distal biliary obstruction.

Evolution of Pancreas Cancer Diagnosis | Dr. Simon Lo

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 14:59:50 -0400

Dr. Simon Lo, Director of Pancreatic and Biliary Diseases Programs at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, shares his experience over generations diagnosing pancreas cancer and how Cedars continues to evolve with hope for the future.

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EUS Guided Liver Biopsy for Interventionalists | Dr. David Diehl

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 15:59:42 -0400

Dr. David Diehl, Chief of Interventional Endoscopy & Advanced Fellowship Director at Geisinger Medical Center, advises on how to collaborate with hepatology on the ideal liver biopsy method for patients, research & results.

ERCP Hereafter – A University Experience | Dr. Raman Muthusamy

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 10:50:01 -0400

Dr. Raman Muthusamy, Medical Director of Endoscopy at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, provides a summary on the research around single use duodenoscopes, segmentation strategy and future of ERCP. ENDO-974408-AA

Single Use Duodenoscopes: The Economics | Dr. Ananya Das

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 14:20:14 -0500

Dr. Das, Interventional Endoscopy, Professor of Medicine at University of Arizona and Creighton University discusses the results of his economic research on the feasibility of single use duodenoscopes as a cost effective strategy. ENDO 948409-AA.

Historical Perspective on Duodenoscopes | Dr. Sri Komanduri

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 13:38:25 -0500

Dr. Komanduri, Medical Director of Northwestern GI lab, Director of Interventional Endoscopy provides a history lesson on MDROs, duodenoscope reprocessing and FDA communication over last five years. ENDO 932307-AA

Biliary Stone Management 2020 | Dr. Sonya Reicher

Mon, 16 Nov 2020 13:30:41 -0500

Dr. Reicher, Associate Professor - David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Director of Endoscopy Harbor UCLA Medical Center shares her advice and experience using multiple techniques for biliary stones at a high volume academic/county hospital. ENDO 905206-AA

Intraductal RFA – Why, When and Where | Dr. Neil Sharma

Tue, 20 Oct 2020 10:52:58 -0400

Dr. Sharma, President Parkview Cancer Institute & Director of Advanced Interventional Endoscopy & Endoscopic Onclology Parkview Fort Wayne, Indiana discusses his unique GI-oncology collaboration why other GI’s should consider intraductal RFA as an adjunctive treatment for biliary disease. ENDO 8808908-AA

2019 ASGE updates on biliary stone disease | Dr. Sonya Reicher

Tue, 20 Oct 2020 10:49:32 -0400

Dr. Reicher, Associate Professor David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA & Director of Endoscopy Harbor UCLA Medical Center sheds light on the recent ASGE stone management guideline updates published in late 2019. ENDO 887204-AA

Diagnosis of cholangiocarcinoma | Dr. Isaac Raijman

Thu, 18 Jun 2020 15:30:51 -0400

Dr Raijman, Clinical Associate of Medicine - Baylor College of Medicine, Clinical Associate of Medicine - University of Texas Health Science Center, Texas Digestive Disease Consultants joined us to talk hobbies outside GI and doing everything you can for patients with suspected cholangiocarcinoma diagnosis. ENDO-7607090-AA.

Hilar Stricture Management | Dr. Uzma Siddiqui

Thu, 18 Jun 2020 15:24:39 -0400

Dr. Siddiqui, MD, Professor of Medicine & Director - Center for Endoscopic Research and Therapeutics at University of Chicago talks about managing some of the most difficult patients in GI with hilar strictures.

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Advanced Cannulation Techniques | Dr. James Buxbaum

Mon, 01 Jun 2020 17:41:37 -0400

Dr. Buxbaum, Associate Professor of Medicine, University of Southern California and Chief of GI - LA County Hospital, talks about growing up in GI family, cannulation data and advances in techniques for achieving deep bililary access.

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