GI WORKSHOP

Day 1  Endoscopy Workshop

Date: 19 June, 2026 (Fri, 8:30am - 5:35pm)

Venue: LT2, Academic Building, 3 Sassoon Road, HKU

 

Day 2 Hands-on Trainings (Doctors only; others may join as observers)

Date: 20 June, 2026 (Sat, 8:30am - 6:15pm)

Venue: HKJC-S3, HKJC Building for Interdisciplinary Research, 5 Sassoon Road, HKU

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Directors: Wai Keung Leung (Hong Kong, China), Thomas Ka Luen Lui (Hong Kong, China)

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Overseas Faculty: Noriya Uedo (Japan), Chen Shuan Chung (Taiwan)

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Local Faculty: Fion Siu Yin Chan (Hong Kong, China), Thomas Ka Kin Sze (Hong Kong, China), Elvis Wai Pan To (Hong Kong, China), Ian Yu Hong Wong (Hong Kong, China), Michael Kwan Lung Ko (Hong Kong, China), Kevin Sze Hang Liu (Hong Kong, China)

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Organizers: Department of Medicine, HKU Endoscopy Centre

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Topic Highlights:

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Cutting-edge endoscopy

• Advances in early esophageal squamous cell carcinoma

• Innovative solutions for esophageal and gastric subepithelial lesions

• The evolving role of bariatric endoscopy in the GLP-1 era

• Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) in difficult sites

• Surgical vs. endoscopic myotomy strategies for achalasia

• Advanced management strategies for refractory GERD

• Surveillance protocols for gastric premalignant conditions

 

Live demonstrations: Advanced endoscopy in action

• Witness real-time expert techniques and clinical decision-making

 

Hands-on training (Limited availability)

• Mastery of the endoloop-clip technique

• Practical application of SutuArt endoscopic suturing

 

Registration: online registration (CME/CNE points pending)

Registration Fee*:
HKU Staff & Students, QMH / HA Staff: Free

Day 1 only: HK$500 per person

Both Days:

Hands‑on training (Doctors only): HK$2,000 per person

Observers: HK$500 per person
 

*Successful workshop applicants will receive a separate email with payment details from the Secretariat prior to the workshop.

 

1. Registration is limited and processed on a first‑come, first‑served basis. All applications are subject to the approval and confirmation of the Organizers.

2. Successful applicants will receive a confirmation email from the Secretariat prior to the workshop, with payment details included if applicable.

3. The program is subject to change without prior notice. Please note that no portion of any of the registration fees shall be refundable under any circumstances.

4. The decision of the Organizers shall be final and conclusive.