Webinar series

Endoscopy in Functional Bowel Disorders (DGBI): When to Scope, When Not To | MEA Webinar Ep.1  This episode of the Muscat Endoscopy Academy webinar explores the role of endoscopy in functional bowel disorders and disorders of gut–brain interaction (DGBI). We discuss when to scope, when not to, and what to do instead to reduce low-yield referrals.

In this episode of Muscat Endoscopy Academy Webinar Series, I speak with Dr. Morteza Shafazand, Senior Consultant in Gastroenterology at the Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden. He shares how we can deliver endoscopy that is not only high-quality but also comfortable for patients.  We discuss practical techniques to reduce pain, the role of sedation and insufflation, and how lessons from advanced procedures can improve everyday practice.

In this episode of the Muscat Endoscopy Academy Webinar Series, I sit down with Bassel Duwaji, Application Specialist, to walk through what a normal esophageal manometry study should look like. Before we can recognize motility disorders, we need to master the baseline: patient preparation, a clean swallow protocol, normal UES/LES relaxation, coordinated peristalsis, acceptable normal variants, and how to report a normal study so clinicians can act with confidence.

In this Muscat Endoscopy Academy Webinar, Bassel Duwaji, Application Specialist, explains the practical aspects of esophageal manometry — from equipment setup and patient positioning to performing the study and interpreting key metrics such as Distal Contractile Integral (DCI), Integrated Relaxation Pressure (IRP), Distal Latency (DL), among others.

In this Muscat Endoscopy Academy Webinar, Dr. Thomas Archer shares insights on completing a structured 2-year therapeutic endoscopy fellowship — from choosing the right program and mentor to developing skills, managing complications, maintaining balance, and applying new expertise after training.

In this episode, Dr Nuru Noor, Consultant Gastroenterologist at Cambridge University Hospitals, discusses how to recognise Crohn’s disease early, avoid diagnostic pitfalls, and apply effective, evidence-based treatment strategies. We explore the window of opportunity for early therapy, lessons from the PROFILE trial, and practical ways to implement a treat-to-target approach in daily practice.

In this episode, Haissam Younes from the ERBE Education Academy provides a clear and practical introduction to electrosurgery in GI endoscopy. The discussion breaks down the essential principles of cutting and coagulation, how key ERBE modes behave in tissue, and how to safely adjust settings such as Effect, Duration, Interval, and power. The episode also offers a detailed overview of APC technique and safety, followed by real-world applications in polypectomy and hemostasis.
 

In this episode, Nurse Lilly Cocis discusses the vital role of nurses in therapeutic endoscopy, emphasizing preparation, communication, and teamwork. She explains how nurses ensure safety and procedural flow, manage critical moments such as bleeding or perforation, and effectively train new staff. The episode highlights that successful procedures rely on the nurse–endoscopist partnership and coordinated teamwork.

In this episode, application specialist Bassel Duwaji discusses esophageal manometry in achalasia, covering the underlying pathophysiology, key manometric findings, and real-world examples of achalasia subtypes. He emphasizes accurate pattern recognition and the importance of correct subtyping to guide treatment decisions.

In this episode, Dr. Alexander Waldthaler reviews ERCP from a practical, real-world perspective. He explains what ERCP is today, who should perform it, and how structured training should begin. The discussion covers early training cases, a stepwise approach to cannulation, safe escalation techniques, and key measures to reduce preventable complications, especially post-ERCP pancreatitis. The session is aimed at clinicians considering ERCP or those early in their ERCP practice.

In this episode, Dr. Andrea Sorge discusses what fellowship training teaches beyond certificates and CVs. He explains how advanced training helps doctors think more safely during difficult procedures—knowing when not to act, how to remain calm, and when to stop or change plans. He also emphasizes recognizing early signs of complications. The conversation highlights the human side of medicine as well, including stress, sleep deprivation, coping with complications, and maintaining safety and confi

 In this episode, Dr. Zlatan Mujagic discusses the practical management of ulcerative colitis in 2026. While guidelines emphasize endoscopic healing as a key treatment target, the conversation highlights the challenges of applying these recommendations in real-world practice. It covers when endoscopy truly changes management, how to interpret partial mucosal healing and persistent histologic inflammation, the management of acute severe ulcerative colitis, handling dysplasia in an inflamed colon,

In this episode, Dr. Masami Omae discusses the practical management of early Barrett’s, gastric, and duodenal lesions in 2026, including which patients require a slow, high-quality OGD and what a thorough examination from the esophagus to D2 should include. She explains how HD white light and modern imaging (such as NBI) help determine whether a subtle lesion should be observed, biopsied, resected endoscopically, or referred for surgery. The discussion covers evolving thresholds between EMR and