Successful Training in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (PDF)

Endoscopy is the primary diagnostic method for GI complaints and is
replete with an ever expanding array of therapeutic capabilities.
Successful Training in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy will
provide all gastroenterologists with the exact set of skills
required to perform endoscopy at the highest level. GI trainees
will find it a crucial primer for learning endoscopy; teachers will
find it a guide to understand how best to develop the expertise of
their students; and experienced practicing gastroenterologists will
find it a useful refresher tool to brush up on their existing
endoscopic skills and to familiarise themselves with new
procedures, including issues of safety and competence while
performing them.

With contributions from internationally recognized leaders in
endoscopy education and an endorsement by the World Organisation of
Digestive Endoscopy, each chapter will examine the specific skill
sets and procedure related tasks which must be mastered when
learning a particular technique, including:

* Specific descriptions of accessories required

* Standard training methods for the procedure

* Optimal utilization of novel learning modalities such as
simulators

* Quality measures and objective parameters for competency

* Available tools for assessing competency once training has been
completed

In addition to the 400 high-quality, outstanding colour photos,
the book will come with a DVD containing over 130 annotated
teaching videos of both actual procedures and ex-vivo animal model
simulations. These videos will illustrate, in a step by step
fashion the proper techniques to be followed, highlighting clinical
pearls from the experts and the most common mistakes to avoid.

Successful Training in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy will be
a key purchase for all gastroenterologists, whether in training or
experienced, to allow them to develop and perfect their endoscopic
skills. It will be a particularly useful guide for those
interested in mastering the latest new techniques and procedures
and an essential reference for teachers of endoscopy and students
alike.

Note: DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as
part of eBook file. These materials are available for download upon
purchase.