GI EndoCast

Episod

• Expanding Options: Dr. John Tann on Endoscopic Weight Loss 15.10.2025 31min

  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. ENDO- 2284611-AA
• Minimally Invasive Weight Loss: A Conversation with Dr. Bob Snow 24.09.2025 15min

  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. ENDO-2284510-AA
• Driving Change in EndoBariatrics | Dr. Chapman and Sarah Kosinski 06.08.2025 38min

  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. ENDO-2180803-AA
• A Team-Based Approach to Endoscopic Weight Loss | Dr. Halim Charbel and Katelyn Cole 31.07.2025 33min

  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. ENDO-2181203-AA
• The Evolution of Cholangioscopy | Dr. Isaac Raijman 18.07.2025 29min

  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. ENDO-2220304-AA
• Exploring the Benefits of Bile Duct Exploration and PEBL Procedure | Dr. Eric Pauli 22.10.2024 18min

  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. ENDO-1935604-AA
• The Balancing Act: Women in Endoscopy | Dr. Aja McCutchen 27.08.2024 28min

  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. ENDO-1930908-AA
• ERCP Biliary Access: Different Approaches for Different Patients | Dr. Srinadh Komanduri 15.07.2024 14min

  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 26.04.2024 16min

  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. ENDO-1746516-AA
• Knowing When to Start with SpyGlass™ DS II Direct Visualization System | Dr. Anjuli Luthra 29.03.2024 18min

  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. ENDO-1691009-AA
• On Target: How to Treat Stones and Strictures | Dr. Jennifer Phan 12.02.2024 13min

  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. ENDO-1633604-AA
• ERCP Advances and Best Practices | Dr. Jennifer Maranki 12.01.2024 18min

  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. ENDO-1715504-AA
• Pancreaticobiliary Treatment Algorithm | Dr. Jessica Widmer 07.12.2023 21min

  Dr. Widmer discusses the complexities of stricture management, challenges around diagnosis, multidisciplinary considerations for treatment – and the keys to balancing her career and family. ENDO-1716101-AA
• A Growing Modality: EUS-Guided Liver Biopsy | Dr. Vanessa Shami 03.11.2023 14min

  A conversation discussing the history of EUS-Guided Liver Biopsy and techniques for successful tissue acquisition.   ENDO-1663504-AA
• FNA to FNB for Personalized Medicine | Dr. Eun Ji Shin 06.10.2023 16min

  Dr. Shin describes continued movement from FNA to FNB for solid pancreas lesions to aid in more informed treatment algorithms.   (7) Carrara S, Soldà G, Di Leo M, Rahal D, Peano C, Giunta M, Lamonaca L, Auriemma F, Anderloni A, Fugazza A, Maselli R, Malesci A, Laghi L, Repici A. Side-by-side comparison of next-generation sequencing, cytology, and histology in diagnosing locally advanced pancreatic adenocarcinoma. Gastrointest Endosc. 2021 Mar;93(3):597-604.e5. doi: 10.1016/j.gie.2020.06.069. Epub 2020 Jul 5. PMID: 32640200. Starkey M, Daboul J, Lang J, Hart B, Ekwenna O. Trends in female representation in gastroenterology fellowships in the United States. Ann Gastroenterol. 2022 Nov-Dec;35(6):577-583. doi: 10.20524/aog.2022.0747. Epub 2022 Oct 3. PMID: 36406975; PMCID: PMC9648528.   ENDO-1663703-AA
• Journey to ESD - Insight from a KOL | Dr. Saowanee Ngamruengphong 08.09.2023 21min

  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 22.08.2023 25min

  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. ENDO-1648301-AA
• AXIOS™ Stent and Electrocautery Enhanced Delivery System Placement for WON Management | Dr. Natalie Cosgrove 27.07.2023 17min

  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. ENDO-1633806-AA Additional information >
• ESD Best Practices | Dr. Roberta Maselli, MD, PhD 08.06.2023 24min

  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 05.05.2023 25min

  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. ENDO-1504608AA