Cleveland Clinic Advanced Endoscopy Course 2024

The Cleveland Clinic Advanced Endoscopy Course (CADEC) is an annual, high-intensity international symposium designed to bridge the gap between standard endoscopy and advanced interventional techniques.
The 2024 edition was specifically structured around the “Three Pillars” of modern therapeutic endoscopy: Third Space Endoscopy (ESD/POEM), Bariatric Endoscopy, and Hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB) Interventions. It is renowned for its hands-on surgical skills lab, where attendees practice complex procedures on ex-vivo models under the direct supervision of world-class faculty.
2. What You Will Learn
The curriculum focuses on the technical nuances of “incisionless” surgery. Key learning outcomes included:

Third Space Mastery: Techniques for POEM (Achalasia), G-POEM (Gastroparesis), and Z-POEM (Zenker’s Diverticulum), along with submucosal tunneling for tumor resection (STER).

Endoscopic Bariatrics: Step-by-step training on Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG) and Transoral Outlet Reduction (TORe) for weight regain after gastric bypass.

Resection Techniques: Differentiating between EMR (Endoscopic Mucosal Resection) and ESD (Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection) for removing large colorectal and gastric polyps.

Complication Management: How to use advanced suturing and closure devices (e.g., X-Tack, OverStitch) to manage perforations or fistulas.

3. Event Details

Event: Cleveland Clinic Advanced Endoscopy Course (CADEC) 2024

Dates: September 27–28, 2024

Location: InterContinental Hotel & Conference Center, Cleveland, Ohio

Directors: Roberto Simons-Linares, MD & John Vargo, MD

Format:

Day 1 (Sept 27): Dedicated Hands-On Bariatric & Suturing Lab (Afternoon).

Day 2 (Sept 28): Didactic Lectures, Mini-Symposiums, and Third Space/HPB Hands-On Labs.

4. Who Should Attend

Advanced Endoscopists: Who want to add bariatric or third-space procedures to their service line.

Gastroenterology Fellows: Specifically those in their 4th year (Advanced Endoscopy Fellowship) looking for intensive hands-on simulation.

General Surgeons: Interested in flexible endoscopic surgery and “hybrid” procedures.

Endoscopy Nurses & Techs: Who need to understand the setup and accessory management for complex cases like ERCP or ESD.

5. Why Attend

Simulation Quality: unlike many courses that rely solely on lectures, CADEC dedicates massive blocks of time to the skills lab, allowing you to “feel” the tension of an endoscopic suture or the plane of submucosal dissection.

Multi-Disciplinary: The faculty includes both gastroenterologists and surgeons, offering a balanced perspective on when to scope and when to cut.

“The Cleveland Method”: You learn the specific protocols and equipment setups used at the Cleveland Clinic, one of the highest-volume endoscopy centers in the world.

 
+ Topics:
01 Case – A Curious Case of Wandering Stents.mp4
02 Metabolic Endoscopy – New Approaches to Treat Obesity, Diabetes, & MASLD.mp4
03 Innovative Endoscopic Device for Sleeve Gastroplasty – Initial Clinical Experiences.mp4
04 The Emerging Field of Endohepatology.mp4
05 Endoscopic Resection and Submucosal Dissection.mp4
06 Case – Duodenal Anastomosis Using Magnets for the Management of Malnutrition after Multiple Bariatric Surgeries.mp4
07 Endoscopic Ultrasound – Approach Fluoroscopy with Ultrasound.mp4
08 Breaking the Mold – How to Learn and Build Leadership in GIEndoscopy.mp4