Mastering POEM

Training On-Site

Start 7th December 2026, 12:30

End 8th December 2026, 14:00

Location: Training Centre EMEA

Course language: English

Trainer:

Target audience:

Gastroenterologists experienced in therapeutic endoscopy, as well as experienced endoscopy nursing staff, who wish to deepen their knowledge and skills in POEM.

A significant number of endoscopic resections should already have been successfully performed by the participants.

Accreditation:

Doctors:

Recognition of the course, in accordance with § 6 ff. of the further training regulations for doctors from the North Rhine region in the currently valid version, is requested from the North Rhine Medical Association.
Recognition remains non-binding until the Medical Association of North Rhine has issued its decision and cannot be guaranteed.

Healthcare professionals:

For participants from the professional nursing group, this course is going to be recognised via the Registration of Professional Nurses and thus offers the possibility of acquiring education points.
Recognition remains non-binding until the Registration of Professional Nurses has issued its decision and cannot be guaranteed.

Registration fee Physician €495.00

Registration fee Healthcare Professional €145.00

incl. VAT

The course fee includes participation in the course, catering during the event, and a joint dinner on the first training day. Travel and accommodation are not included and should be arranged individually.

Available

Number of attendees 0 / 16

Registration ends 30.11.2026

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Program

TOPICS

Anatomy and pathophysiology of achalasia
Diagnostics
Treatment of achalasia – up to POEM
Indications and limitations of POEM
Fundamental techniques
Know your devices
Myotomy techniques (anterior vs. posterior)
Special tips for safe and efficient myotomies
Management of complications
Bleeding and perforation management

PRACTICE

Practical exercises on animal models

Schedule

07.12.2026 12:30	Registration and snack
07.12.2026 13:00	Welcome and introduction
07.12.2026 13:15	Theoretical part: Introduction to POEM, anatomy and pathophysiology
07.12.2026 13:45	Theoretical part: Treatment of achalasia – up to POEM
07.12.2026 14:15	Theoretical part: Know your devices
07.12.2026 14:45	Hands-on I
07.12.2026 15:45	Break
07.12.2026 16:15	Theoretical part: Manometry measurement
07.12.2026 16:45	Hands-on II
07.12.2026 18:15	End of the first course day
07.12.2026 19:00	Joint dinner

08.12.2026 08:30	Theoretical part: Management of complications, tips and tricks for successful myotomy
08.12.2026 09:15	Hands-on III
08.12.2026 10:45	Break
08.12.2026 11:15	Hands-on IV
08.12.2026 13:00	Discussion and questions
08.12.2026 13:45	Farewell and certificate of participation
08.12.2026 14:00	End of the second course day

If you have any further questions or would like more information, please send us an e-mail or call us on +49 (0)211 73 27 626 84.

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