ESGE PODCAST: ENDOSCOPY UNPLUGGED

The ESGE’s audio learning offering is dedicated to educating and inspiring the global GI endoscopy community. Hosted by our Past President Professor Ian Gralnek, Endoscopy Unplugged brings conversations with Europe’s leading endoscopists, delivering practical tips, clinical pearls, and the latest innovations, making complex science approachable and relevant to everyday GI endoscopy practice. There will also be the opportunity to get some brief insight into the personal side of the guests.

The twenty-minute episodes are released monthly.

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Dr
John Morris

Episode 6: "Crisis Management 101: Endoscopic Hemostasis for Peptic Ulcer Bleeding"

Dr John Morris is a Consulting Gastroenterologist at the Glasgow Royal Infirmary in Glasgow, Scotland, and a senior author of many original publications in upper GI bleeding including the new Endoscopic diagnosis and management of peptic ulcer bleeding ESGE Guideline – Update 2026. This episode tackles a subject many endoscopists are keen to stay up-to-date on, and together, John and Ian talk about the latest research in this area, share how they approach certain scenarios, and offer practical clinical tips to help you stay calm when you see red! ...Read more

Tune in to hear the discussion cover...

Which scopes are recommended when dealing with an upper GI bleed from a peptic ulcer?
In terms of the Forrest classification, who receives endoscopic hemostasis?
What concentration of epinephrine should be injected?
How do you choose between a through-the-scope clip or an over-the-scope clip?
What is the best approach when using contact thermal therapies?
What does the evidence tell us about using topical powders or gels?
If you're not able to treat something endoscopically, when do you pick up the phone, and who do you call?
How do you give PPI post-therapy, and for how long?
And finally, how does Dr Morris spend his time outside of the endoscopy suite?

Professor
Stig Laursen

Episode 5: "Acute Upper GI bleeding: What to do BEFORE endoscopy!"

Professor Stig Laursen, from the department of gastroenterology, Odense University Hospital, Denmark, is one of the authors on the recently published Endoscopic diagnosis and management of peptic ulcer bleeding ESGE Guideline – Update 2026. Stig has an encyclopedic knowledge of the research in upper GI bleeding, which has to be heard to be believed! Bleeding is a subject both Stig and Ian are very passionate about, and this podcast provides a comprehensive, engaging episode that you can learn a great deal from. ...Read more

Tune in to hear the discussion cover...

How do you first approach evaluation of patients with acute upper GI bleeding?
What is your strategy for use of crystalloid fluids, IVs, and blood transfusions?
How important are comorbidities when treating the patient?
What is the role of an upfront IV PPI prior to endoscopy?
What do you do when you suspect variceal upper GI bleeding?
How do you manage anticoagulants and antiplatelet agents?
Where do you routinely do urgent upper endoscopies - operating theatre? Endoscopy unit? Emergency department?
Once you've hemodynamically stabilized a patient, what is your recommended time to endoscopy?
And finally, how does Professor Laursen spend his time outside of the endoscopy suite?

PD Dr
Henriette Heinrich

Episode 4: "That's not supposed to be there! The Food Impactions Playbook"

PD Dr Henriette Heinrich, Head of Endoscopy at the Clarence Abdominal Center at the University of Basel, Switzerland, shares her experience on how to best to tackle food impactions. Whether you are just starting your career or are a seasoned endoscopist, Henriette's words of wisdom are not just informative, but entertaining too. The discussion covers tips on equipment, how to work effectively with your team, plus how to ensure the best post-endoscopy management. Watch out for later down the series when Henriette will be back for a part 2 on Foreign Bodies....Read more

The detailed discussion covers all aspects of dealing with food impactions, answering questions including…

What other hospital teams do you involve when you have a food impaction case?
Is your first choice a diagnostic or a therapeutic gastroscope?
When do you pull and when do you push?
What other devices are in your toolkit - caps, snares or nets?
How do you manage biopsies when you suspect an EOE?
What is your technique when you suspect a peptic stricture?
Beyond giving PPIs, what is your standard post-endoscopy management?
And finally, how does PD Dr Heinrich spend her time outside of the endoscopy suite?

Professor
Torsten Beyna

Episode 3: "ERCP Mastery - Expert tricks for seamless CBD cannulation"

Professor Torsten Beyna, from the Evangelical Hospital Dusseldorf, in Germany, is a world expert in all things ERCP. ESGE Past President Professor Ian M Gralnek talks with him about one of the most basic, fundamental, and challenging intervention in ERCP, the cannulation. Whether you are just starting your career or are a seasoned endoscopist, Torsten's words of wisdom are essential listening....Read more

The detailed discussion covers all aspects of the CBD cannulation procedure, answering questions including…

What influences successful CBD cannulation the most?
What should be used if there is too much peristalsis during the procedure?
How do you define a difficult cannulation?
What is your escalation sequence when standard cannulation techniques fail?
How do you minimize the risk of post-ERCP pancreatitis, especially in difficult cases?
How do you approach patients with altered anatomy during ERCP?
And finally, how does Professor Beyna spend his time outside of the endoscopy suite? suite?

Dr
Manmeet Matharoo

Episode 2: "Tips and Tricks in Achieving Success in Colonoscopy"

Dr Manmeet Matharoo, consultant gastroenterologist with a clinical focus on colonoscopy at St Mark’s Hospital in London, UK, talks with Professor Gralnek about what makes a successful colonoscopy. Manmeet shares the secrets to her practice, and whether you are new to the field of GI endoscopy, or well-established, the conversation between the experts is fascinating, covering all aspects of the colonoscopy procedure....Read more

Manmeet and Ian tackle questions such as:

How do you approach bowel prep with patients?
What patient screening and review processes are taking place?
What sedation practices are being used?
Are high-definition colonoscopes a necessity?
How do you facilitate getting to the caecum every time?
Are there any tricks to ensure high quality photo documentation?
And finally, how does Dr Matharoo spend her time outside of the endoscopy suite?

Professor
Miguel Areia

Episode 1: "From good to great: How to perform a high-quality upper GI endoscopy"

Professor Miguel Areia shares his ‘back to basics’ guide on how to perform a high-quality upper GI endoscopy exam. Whether you are just starting your career or are a seasoned endoscopist, Miguel’s words of wisdom are essential listening - he is the lead author of ESGE’s recent paper Performance Measures for Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy: an Quality Improvement Initiative – Update 2025. ...Read more

The detailed discussion covers all aspects of the upper endoscopy procedure, answering questions including…

What are the latest recommendations for fasting prior to the exam?
What mucolytic should you be using – how much and how is it administered?
What is the recommended duration for an upper endoscopy exam?
Which endoscopic images should you be capturing?
How do you create a high-quality endoscopy report?
How do you assess the patient experience?
Are high-definition endoscopes a necessity?
And finally, how does Professor Areia spend his time outside of the endoscopy suite?

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