Endoscopic Interventions and Operative Management – A Surgeon’s Perspective & Panel Discussion – Rishi Reddy

In this session, Dr. Rishi Reddy presents a surgical perspective on the management of esophageal anastomotic leaks, focusing on operative decision-making, infection control, and source control strategies. Topics include drainage techniques, the use of systemic antibiotics, and integration of endoscopic therapies into surgical care pathways. The presentation is followed by…

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Endoscopic Interventions and Medical Therapy – A GI Perspective – Rehan Haidry

Dr. Rehan Haidry, Consultant Gastroenterologist at Cleveland Clinic London, presents a gastroenterology-focused perspective on the endoscopic management of esophageal anastomotic leaks. This session reviews contemporary therapeutic endoscopic techniques, including argon plasma coagulation, endoscopic suturing, and endoluminal vacuum therapy. Dr. Haidry discusses patient selection, timing of intervention, and the role of…

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Esophageal Anastomotic Leaks: Definition, Risk Factors, and Early Detection – Omar Awais

In this presentation, Dr. Omar Awais, complex redo esophageal surgeon at UPMC, provides a comprehensive overview of esophageal anastomotic leaks following esophagectomy. The session reviews definitions and classification systems, highlights key patient- and procedure-related risk factors, and explores differences between cervical and intrathoracic anastomoses. Emphasis is placed on the critical…

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Novel Treatment Option for ESCC, Chih Hung Hsu

Listen to Dr. Chih Hung Hsu present during the Squamous Cell Carcinoma (ESCC) Session held during the 2025 ISDE World Congress in Brisbane Australia from September 18-20, 2025. Watch all presentations in this session including: Current Advances in Endoscopic Therapy for Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma – Tomonori Yano, Japan How…

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