Third Space Training at Mayo Clinic Sim CenterApril 18, 2026
Mayo Clinic Sim Center, Jacksonville, FL
We are excited to announce the upcoming Third Space Training at Mayo Clinic Sim Center, Jacksonville, FL with Mihir Wagh, MD, and Amit Bhatt, MD, FASGE.
DESCRIPTION:
This course offers an in-depth exploration of advanced techniques in third-space endoscopy and endoscopic intramural surgery, focusing on minimally invasive gastrointestinal interventions. Participants, guided by leading experts, will gain hands-on experience with complex procedures like Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (ESD), Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM), and G-POEM (POP) using explant tissue. The interactive lab will emphasize skill-building in techniques in Third Space Endoscopy, strategic planning, and managing potential complications.
TARGET AUDIENCE:
Designed for gastroenterologists and surgical endoscopists, this course is ideal for those looking to learn or advance in ESD, POEM, and related techniques and incorporate or incorporate these methods into their practices.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Understand indications and techniques for esophageal and gastric POEM in managing foregut motility disorders.
• Perform and describe esophageal, gastric, and colorectal ESD, understanding their indications.
• Assess GI lesions for optimal endoscopic intervention, recognizing when to use ESD or POEM.
• Address complications in third-space endoscopy, including effective closure techniques.
• Use traction and closure devices demonstrating correct technique.
This course offers an in-depth exploration of advanced techniques in third-space endoscopy and endoscopic intramural surgery, focusing on minimally invasive gastrointestinal interventions. Participants, guided by leading experts, will gain hands-on experience with complex procedures like Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (ESD), Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM), and G-POEM (POP) using explant tissue. The interactive lab will emphasize skill-building in techniques in Third Space Endoscopy, strategic planning, and managing potential complications.
TARGET AUDIENCE:
Designed for gastroenterologists and surgical endoscopists, this course is ideal for those looking to learn or advance in ESD, POEM, and related techniques and incorporate or incorporate these methods into their practices.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Understand indications and techniques for esophageal and gastric POEM in managing foregut motility disorders.
• Perform and describe esophageal, gastric, and colorectal ESD, understanding their indications.
• Assess GI lesions for optimal endoscopic intervention, recognizing when to use ESD or POEM.
• Address complications in third-space endoscopy, including effective closure techniques.
• Use traction and closure devices demonstrating correct technique.
AGENDA:
8:00 am Breakfast
8:30 am Welcome remarks and introductions
8:45 am POEM indications and techniques
9:15 am Endoscopic closure devices &
management of complications
9:45 am Q & A / Round-table discussion
10:15 am Break
10:30 am Hands-on lab 1
12:30 pm Lunch
1:15 pm ESD techniques and traction-assisted ESD
1:45 pm Q & A / Round-table discussion
2:00 pm Hands-on lab 2
4:15 pm Closing remarks
Registration includes:
• 1-day Didactic & Hands-on Lab
• One night lodging near Jacksonville-Mayo Clinic Area
• Light breakfast and lunch day of the course
The hands-on registration is limited to 14 attendees as to provide an immersive hands-on workshop with plenty of time to interact and learn from the faculty.
