BASIC ENDOSCOPY

This is the first episode in our Full-Length Procedures Series at the Muscat Endoscopy Academy.We cover a complete diagnostic colonoscopy walk-through with guidance on painless intubation and optical diagnosis of pathology, followed by a step-by-step demonstration and deconstruction of cold snare polypectomy for safe and effective practice.

This is the first episode in our Endoscopic Pearls Series, which highlights short, practical insights into everyday endoscopy.

In this video, we demonstrate how to mount the endoscopic band ligation device on the scope, followed by a step-by-step application of the bands with technical tips for safe and effective practice.

Episode 2 of Endoscopy Pearls highlights a failed endoloop deployment and offers a quick technical heads-up on how to approach these situations. Short, practical, and focused on real-life troubleshooting in polypectomy.

This video focuses on the technique of injecting and removing a pedunculated polyp. We highlight the most important technical aspects — from proper injection and positioning, to safe and effective snare resection.  

The focus of this session is on painless, loopless intubation of the colon and meticulous observation during withdrawal to detect subtle pathology. In this case, we identified wall atrophy, pale and nodular mucosa, raising suspicion for microscopic colitis, later confirmed histologically as collagenous colitis.

This episode follows a complete colonoscopy in which we identify a suspicious lesion, confirm the colon is free of synchronous pathology, and proceed with optical diagnosis and careful lesion interrogation. We demonstrate the safe placement of ink dye (tattoo) with attention to orientation and distance, discuss when—and when not—to biopsy a suspected malignancy and emphasize structured photodocumentation to support decision-making and follow-up.