Mid-IAGES 2025

MID TERM CONFERENCE OF THE INDIAN ASSOCIATION OF GASTROINTESTINAL ENDOSURGEONS

Theme: Learn It Loud Endoscopy, Laparoscopy, Robotic Surgery Three days of live surgery extravaganza

Date : 24th to 26th October 2025 | Host :Siva Hospital, Eathamozhi, Kanyakumari

Venue: Anjugramam, Rohini College of Engineering & Technology Kanyakumari Main Road, Palkulam. Kanyakumari - 629401

EFIAGES - (Online Program – 19th October 2025 Sunday)

It is mandatory to attend the entire conference to qualify for the fellowship

TIME TOPIC
9:00am Welcome address and Introduction to the Hybrid EFIAGES course
09:10am - 09:30am Endoscopy Hardware and Room Set up
09:40am - 10:00am Upper GI endoscopy: When to do & when not to do & Informed Consent
10:10am - 10:30am Upper GI endoscopy: Step by Step
10:40am - 11:00am Atlas of Upper GI Endoscopy
11:10am - 11:30am FB Upper GI tract: Tips and Tricks
11:40am - 12:00noon Management of Upper GI bleeding
12:10pm - 12:30pm Role of Endoscopy in Upper GI Malignancy
12:40pm - 01:00pm Role of Endoscopy in GERD/Achalasia
Lunch Break
02:00pm - 02:10pm Post test 1
02:10pm - 02:30pm ABC of Colonoscopy
02:40pm - 03:00pm Atlas of Colonoscopy
03:10pm - 03:30pm Overview of Therapeutic Colonoscopy
03:40pm - 04:30pm Panel Discussion on Complications of Endoscopy and Colonoscopy: Prevention and Management
04:40pm - 05:00pm ABC of ERCP
05:10pm - 05:30pm Role of EUS in Upper GI Disorders
05:40pm - 05:50pm Post Test 2
05:50pm - 06:00pm Concluding Remarks

EFIAGES Onsite – 24th October 2025 Friday

TIME TOPIC
08:00am - 09:00am Registration Starts
09:00am - 01:00pm 120 min each | 2 Batches | A & B Groups

SIMULATION STATIONS
Dry Model Stations
Animal Model Stations
Virtual Model Stations

LIVE DEMONSTRATION STATIONS
Lunch Break
02:00pm - 03:30pm 45 min each | 2 session
CDS
Demonstration of Accessories
03:30pm - 04:15pm Panel Discussion on Trouble Shooting Tips for Difficulty During Endoscopy
Moderator: Dr. Satyapriya DeSarkar
Panelists:
Dr. Navaneethakrishnan
Prof B. Krishna Rao
Dr. Towhidul Alam
Dr. Vijay Borgaonkar
Dr. Govindaraj
04:15pm - 06:00pm Master videos | Viva & MCQ assessment
Banding of varices
Fundal glue
Polypectomy
Dilatation/stenting FB removal clips