UEG Journal

Episode 11: Cold Resection, Faster Sedation & Cancer Detection: What’s Changing in Endoscopy?

Episode 11 explores major new evidence on cold EMR for SSLs, post-endoscopy cancer variation, FIT versus colonoscopy outcomes, and remimazolam sedation Articles covered 1 Cold Snare Polypectomy and Cold Endoscopic Mucosal Resection Versus Hot Endoscopic Mucosal Resection for Intermediate-Size Sessile Serrated Lesions: A Randomized Controlled Trial March https://doi.org/10.1002/ueg2.70197 [https://doi.org/10.1002/ueg2.70197] 2 Differences in Endoscopy Characteristics Between Providers With the Highest and Lowest Post Endoscopy Upper Gastrointestinal Cancer Rates in England April https://doi.org/10.1002/ueg2.70206 [https://doi.org/10.1002/ueg2.70206] 3 Sex- and Age-Stratified Outcomes of Colonoscopy Versus Faecal Immunochemical Testing: Post-Analysis of the COLONPREV Study March https://doi.org/10.1002/ueg2.70169 [https://doi.org/10.1002/ueg2.70169] 4 Remimazolam Enables Faster Sedation Induction and Recovery Compared With Midazolam in Diagnostic Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial Feb https://doi.org/10.1002/ueg2.70147 [https://doi.org/10.1002/ueg2.70147]

Episode 10: UEG Journal March Spotlight

Exploring innovative treatments and long-term outcomes across gastrointestinal care, from adipose therapy for fistulae to hepatitis D combination treatment and nationwide colorectal cancer screening impact Article 1: Autologous Adipose Tissue Injection as Treatment for Ileoanal Pouch-Related Fistulae https://doi.org/10.1002/ueg2.70146 [https://doi.org/10.1002/ueg2.70146] Article 2: Ten-Year Follow-Up After 96 Weeks Treatment With Peginterferon Plus Tenofovir in Hepatitis D (HIDIT-II): Improved Clinical Outcome After Combination Therapy https://doi.org/10.1002/ueg2.70153 [https://doi.org/10.1002/ueg2.70153] Article 3: Five-Year Experience of Nationwide Implementation of Colorectal Cancer Screening in Sweden https://doi.org/10.1002/ueg2.70152 [https://doi.org/10.1002/ueg2.70152]

Episode 9: Harmonising Gastroenterology Training Across Europe

Insights from the UEG Analysis of National Curricula and the Path to a Unified Standard Article Harmonising Gastroenterology Training: An Analysis of Gastroenterology Training Curricula of the United European Gastroenterology Member Societies DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/ueg2.70127 [https://doi.org/10.1002/ueg2.70127] **Highlights ** How different is GI training across Europe? A snapshot of 51 national curricula reveals striking variation in structure, duration, and flexibility. What skills are trainees really learning? Core clinical and endoscopy skills are common, but advanced procedures and simulation training are far from universal. Are research and non-technical skills overlooked? Research time exists in many programmes, yet leadership, mentoring, and modern competencies are rarely formalised. Do we assess competence consistently? Despite competency-based goals, structured tools like EPAs and DOPS are used in only a minority of countries. Can Europe move toward harmonised training? The study highlights clear opportunities for shared standards and a more aligned future for GI training.

Episode 8: Pre-Operative Prevention of Surgical Site Infections Following Digestive Surgery

Expert insights with Miss Adele Sayers on preoperative measures to prevent infection in digestive surgery European Guideline on Pre-Operative Prevention of Surgical Site Infections Following Digestive Surgery: A Joint Update of the WHO SSI Guideline for Gastrointestinal Surgery by UEG, ESCP, EAES, and SIS-E DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/ueg2.70128

Episode 7: UEG Journal Podcast Christmas Special 🎄

Robust methodology, negative trials, and auricular vagal stimulation in constipation Effects of Transcutaneous Auricular Vagal Nerve Stimulation on Chronic Constipation: A Multicenter, Randomized Controlled Study URL: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ueg2.70041 [https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ueg2.70041]