Endoscopy Essentials is a Video Podcast on all features of diagnostic and therapeutic GI endoscopy. Host Thomas Rösch and some guest editors from Hamburg speaks with world renown experts about which new evidence was generated from studies, how to do certain procedures in great detail, about experts personal and professional live and other topics. Join us for your personal 20-30 min episode released each Friday morning.
28 min
Heiko Pohl shares his remarkable journey from Prior East Germany to becoming a leader in endoscopy in the United States. In Part 1, he reflects on his life in East Germany, his medical education, the fall of the Berlin Wall, and the early stages of his career in reunified Germany, in conversation with fellow German emigrant Michael Bretthauer.
24 min
In the second part of his biography, Nib Soehendra talks about his inventions and his role in the development of modern GI endoscopy.
20 min
My friend and predecessor, Nib Soehendra, talks about his early life and the beginnings of his remarkable career.
28 min
Heiko Pohl shares his remarkable journey from Prior East Germany to becoming a leader in endoscopy in the United States. In Part 1, he reflects on his life in East Germany, his medical education, the fall of the Berlin Wall, and the early stages of his career in reunified Germany, in conversation with fellow German emigrant Michael Bretthauer.
24 min
In the second part of his biography, Nib Soehendra talks about his inventions and his role in the development of modern GI endoscopy.
20 min
My friend and predecessor, Nib Soehendra, talks about his early life and the beginnings of his remarkable career.
19 min
Jeremy Jacques summarizes the evidence for underwater ESD and shows how combining underwater techniques with traction can improve exposure, cutting efficiency, hemostasis, and scope control
19 min
Jeremy Jacques summarizes the evidence for underwater ESD and shows how combining underwater techniques with traction can improve exposure, cutting efficiency, hemostasis, and scope control
28 min
Jeremy Jacques explains the technical advantages of underwater ESD, including better access to the dissection plane, improved tangentiality, and how saline and water pressure affect electrosurgical cutting and coagulation.
23 min
Jeremy Jacques explains how he adopted underwater ESD and discusses practical aspects, patient comfort, scope stability, saline use, and potential pitfalls.
31 min
In the final episode of Peter Cotton Week, he has moved to the US, where his path to international recognition continues.
26 min
In this fascinating series, Peter Cotton shares his biography and reflects on the early years of his career in the UK.
29 min
Nikhil Kumta shares his perspective after using the new generation of Olympus endoscopes in another partner episode: what can be done, and what has improved.
30 min
The discussion on EPoS continues – Gastroenterology Editor David Weinberg shares his perspective.
30 min
Large randomized study on fecal microbial transplantation for irritable bowel syndrome in The Lancet - microbiome changed, but no clinical effect
22 min
In our last episode, Michael Bretthauer presented the EPoS trial on surveillance after colorectal adenoma removal. Watch the comments from colonoscopy expert Douglas Rex.
23 min
Michael Bretthauer discusses the results of a large randomized trial on colonoscopy surveillance after removal of advanced adenomas, along with a separate study on sessile serrated lesions. Both papers are published today in the New England Journal of Medicine.
24 min
Difficult cases in endoscopy can be a major challenge for both newcomers and experienced endoscopists. Hear what Torsten Beyna from Düsseldorf has to say.
28 min
My colleague and longtime friend Rob Hawes is an outstanding teacher in endoscopy. What a pleasure to talk with him about his life and career!
25 min
Florida Live Endoscopy 2026 was a truly special event, bringing together a large faculty spanning several generations. Meet the people behind its success.
30 min
How well can the histology of colonic polyps be predicted by the endoscopic image? Watch Master Yutaka Saito explain the basics.
22 min
Japanese endoscopy pioneer Yutaka Saito joins us to discuss precision, innovation, and the techniques shaping the future of advanced endoscopic diagnosis and treatment.
23 min
Manmeet Matharoo and Jeremie Jacques are in conversation about the place of simulation in endoscopy. Themes from professional sport - mental rehearsal, coaching, reviewing outcomes and debriefing all serve to hone elite endosopcy performance.
29 min
A truly inspiring conversation with Lars Aabakken, an ERCP champion and current president of the World Endoscopy Organization, whose passion for training and teaching in Africa is making a real impact.
21 min
Manmeet Matharoo and Sandra Nagl discuss the importance of ergonomics in endoscopy and how it is crucial for enhancing endoscopy performance as well as minimising endoscopic related injury.
20 min
The brilliant Sandra Nagl talks to us about her endoscopy career highlights, navigating the live endoscopy stage and her future aspirations
28 min
Manmeet Matharoo is in conversation with the legendary Naggy Reddy. Listen to what a day in the life of an endoscopist in India looks like. World class endoscopy bridges eastern and western worlds in this fascinating insight
21 min
The duodenal EMR masterclass with Michael Bourke continues, packed with expert tips, technical pearls, and smart troubleshooting strategies.
17 min
EMR superstar Michael Bourke dives into the art and challenge of duodenal endoscopic mucosal resection—our most demanding resection target—sharing what to consider before you begin and how to approach it with confidence.
36 min
Alanna Ebigbo from Bochum joins us in a partner episode with our main sponsor Olympus: endoscopic suturing—long awaited and finally here—covering indications, technique, performance, and limitations.
28 min
Michael Bourke shares his latest passion, challenging us with the bold claim that (almost) all subepithelial lesions can be removed endoscopically—almost like colonic polyps.
24 min
Amy Cai, a rising star of the Shanghai endoscopy team, joins Amrita Sethi for a fascinating and insightful conversation.
26 min
The phenomenal Raf Bischopps from Leuven talks about his remarkable endoscopy career. Delve into the world of a superksilled endoscopist, researcher, teacher and leader.
26 min
Frances Dang from Irvine, California shares her experience with endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) — from training to real-world application — and discusses the current state of ESD in the United States
27 min
Bill Grady from Seattle discusses recent developments in non-endoscopic colorectal cancer screening
19 min
Michael Bretthauer presents the 13-year follow-up results from the randomized NordICC trial, comparing invitation to colonoscopy screening with no screening, in a paper published today in The Lancet.
26 min
Meet Bill Grady, Co-Editor-in-Chief of the journal GUT, as he reflects on his scientific career and research interests
23 min
As a start into a new series in Endoscopy Essentials: Anthony Kalloo, godfather of NOTES tells his story…
25 min
HPB endoscopy is high level and high stakes. Tune in to hear Mariana's expert thoughts and practical trips on how to train effectively Essential listening for ERCP trainers and trainees
31 min
Reem Z. Sharaiha, an inspiring obesity endoscopist from New York, shares her personal and professional journey in this biographical episode and an overview on the role of endoscopic gastroplasty
21 min
Evelien Dekker provides an excellent overview over diagnosis and management of sessile serrated polyposis
28 min
Meet Cesare Hassan, current ESGE President — an outstanding researcher in GI endoscopy with a restless and ingenious spirit
17 min
Roberta Maselli interviews Evelien Dekker on the basics of colonic sessile serrated lesions
22 min
Say hello to Mariana Arvanitakis ERCPist extraordinaire, ESGE leader and passionate educator
22 min
Roberta Maselli, who played a major role in developing underwater ESD, shares essential technical insights, practical tricks, and the future direction of this exciting technique.
23 min
Final episode of the gastroplasty series with Barham Abu Dayyeh, focusing on the crucial topic of aftercare
26 min
Barham Abu Dayyeh goes into detail on endoscopic gastroplasty, explaining each step of the procedure
17 min
Part 2 of our gastroplasty tutorial with Barham Abu Dayyeh, focusing on logistics, preparation, and how to get started
26 min
Barham Abu Dayyeh introduces endoscopic gastroplasty, discussing its background, indications, and relevance alongside GLP-1 inhibitors.
32 min
Underwater endotherapy is rapidly gaining momentum—and today we talk to one of its key innovators, Alessando Repici
16 min
Evelien Dekker is one of the colonoscopy superstars and is responsible for many landmark papers in the field
24 min
Vikesh Singh from Johns Hopkins shares compelling insights into pain in chronic pancreatitis and why endoscopists aren’t always successful when successfully draining the duct
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