Cholangioscopy Training at University of California, San Diego November 7, 2026
Cholangioscopy is a dynamic and evolving modality in the diagnosis and treatment of pancreaticobiliary disorders. Advancements in techniques and equipment now enable a range of precise and effective interventions. This session provides an overview of the technical aspects, procedural nuances, and management of complications associated with cholangioscopy. Participants will benefit from hands-on practice using explant tissue, guided by renowned experts, to refine their skills and stay at the forefront of this specialized field.
Target Audience:Endoscopists of any experience and advanced endoscopy trainees level interested in learning the most current and advanced techniques in ERCP and cholangioscopy as well as those that desire additional practice in this area.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the basic devices and accessories utilized in Cholangioscopy
- Identify the benefits of cholangioscopy for management of CBD and PD stones
- Identify the benefits of cholangioscopy for indeterminate strictures
- Evaluate neoplastic lesions to determine the best approach
- Know when and when not to perform cholangioscopy
- Describe technical aspects and complications of performing cholangioscopy
Agenda
8:00 am Breakfast
8:30 am Welcome remarks and introductions
9:00 am Cholangioscopy Overview
10:00 am Break
10:15 am Stone Management
11:00 am Q & A
11:15 am Indeterminant Strictures
12:30 pm Lunch and Q&A
1:30 pm Hands-on Lab
3:45 pm Closing remarks
Faculty
- Mankanwal Sachdev, MD, Vice Chair, ERCP Committee, Foundation for Interventional & Therapeutic Endoscopy and
- Quin Liu, MD, Associate Professor and Director of Interventional Endoscopy Fellowship Program, Cedars-Sinai, Medicine
Registration includes:
- 1-day Didactic & Hands-on Lab
- One night lodging near UCSD
- Light breakfast and lunch on day of the course
The hands-on registration is limited to 6 attendees as to provide an immersive hands-on workshop with plenty of time to interact and learn from the faculty.
