VIIValue for Money in Everyday Endoscopy
8 – 9 October 2026
29 Expert Sessions
Practical, evidence-based teaching across upper GI, lower GI, advanced resection, and ERCP/EUS. Live cases, real-time decisions, dual-stream format.
Value for Money
Cost-effectiveness as the lens for every topic. From optical diagnosis to complication prevention, learn what saves time and money without compromising quality.
Live + Virtual
Choose your experience. Intimate live attendance in Ghent (150 seats) or full HD virtual access from anywhere. Both include catch-up recordings for 3 months.
The cost of poor-quality endoscopy is the cost we can no longer afford.
Data That Drives Value
of polyps don’t need pathology
Resect & Discard saves €50–100 per specimen
DISCARD3 Trial, GIE 2023
increase in ADR
decrease in cancer risk
Every percentage point matters
Corley et al., GIE 2024
Adenoma Detection Rate
Standard
AI-Assisted
+14.4 percentage points with AI
GI Genius RCT, 2022
of colonoscopies have inadequate prep
Each repeat procedure costs €400+
Hassan et al., UEG Journal 2019
of GI bleeders safe for outpatient care
Glasgow-Blatchford Score ≤1 avoids emergency endoscopy
Stanley et al., Lancet 2017
days surgery
day POEM
Same outcomes. Half the stay. No scar.
Werner et al., NEJM 2019
cost of a single perforation
Prevention is always cheaper than cure
NHS Resolution, 2023
hot snare bleeding
cold snare bleeding
15× safer. Same efficacy.
Kawamura et al., CGH 2018
cost reduction vs surgical drainage
EUS-guided: replacing surgery at a fraction of the cost
Chen et al., Gut 2018
negative predictive value for active IBD
Calprotectin: the biomarker gatekeeper
van Rheenen et al., BMJ 2010
2 days, 2 parallel streams, 44 sessions
Welcome & Introduction to GIEQs VII
Setting the VFM framework: cost-effectiveness, QALYs, and broader value. Every session viewed through this lens.
The Value Equation in Upper GI: When NOT to Scope
Appropriate indication, pre-endoscopy triage, reducing unnecessary OGDs. Cost of inappropriate referrals vs. targeted investigation.
Barrett’s Surveillance: Getting More for Less
Risk-stratified surveillance, Cytosponge, when to discharge. GLP-1 agonists and OGD preparation in the Ozempic era.
Upper GI Lesion Assessment: One Good Look Saves a Thousand Biopsies
Flagship • 2hrsStructured inspection replacing random biopsies. Advanced imaging (NBI, BLI, ACI) as biopsy-sparing tools. Barrett’s targeted biopsy vs. Seattle proto...
GI Bleeding: The Cost of Getting It Wrong
Glasgow-Blatchford triage, avoiding unnecessary out-of-hours scopes. Cost of re-bleeding after inadequate first treatment.
Comfort-First Endoscopy: Sedation, TNE & Economics of Patient Experience
Propofol vs. midazolam/fentanyl cost-effectiveness. Remimazolam. Live TNE demonstration. When is less truly more?
AI in Upper GI: Investment or Expense?
AI-assisted detection evidence. The platform shift: detection → optical diagnosis → IBD scoring → QA. Subscription costs.
Photography, Documentation & Medicolegal Protection
How structured photo documentation prevents litigation costs. Cost of a missed cancer claim vs. 30 extra seconds per procedure.
Therapeutic Third Space Endoscopy: The Cost of NOT Having a POEM Service
POEM vs. Heller myotomy. Z-POEM for Zenker’s. G-POEM for gastroparesis. QALY gains and when to build vs. refer.
Registration & Pricing
Transparent, fair, and designed for accessibility. Choose your tier and format.
| Tier | Virtual (2-day) Unlimited seats | Live (2-day) 150 seats | Live (1-day) 150 seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctor / Specialist | €185 | €365 | €200 |
| Trainee Endoscopist | €115 | €270 | €150 |
| Nurse Endoscopist | €115 | €270 | €150 |
| Medical Student | €75 | €220 | €125 |
| Endoscopy Nurse | €75 | — | €125 |
Register before the deadline for 25% off all tiers
Active Pro subscribers save 70% on registration
20+ delegates get up to 50% off with Pro at €100/yr
2-day live attendance includes 1-year GIEQs Online PRO
Worth €180. Access our full library of evidence-based endoscopy content for a full year after the symposium.
Expert Faculty
Learn from world-leading gastroenterologists and endoscopists at the forefront of clinical practice and research.
Invited International Experts
Prof Barbara Bastiaansen
Amsterdam UMC, Netherlands
Prof. Dr Raf Bisschops
UZ Leuven, Belgium
Prof Michael Bretthauer
Oslo University Hospital, Norway
Prof Massimiliano di Pietro
University of Cambridge, UK
Prof Alanna Ebigbo
Ruhr University Bochum, Germany
Prof Gianluca Esposito
Sapienza University of Rome, Italy
Mr Amyn Haji
King’s College Hospital, London, UK
Prof Cesare Hassan
President, ESGE
Dr Vikash Lala
GI Liver Centre, South Africa
Prof Arnaud Lemmers
Erasme Hospital, Brussels, Belgium
Dr Manmeet Matharoo
St Mark’s Hospital, London, UK
Prof Matt Rutter
Newcastle University, UK
Faculty
Dr John Anderson
Gloucestershire NHS, UK
Maria Eva Argenziano
UZ Gent, Belgium
Dr Eduard Callebout
UZ Gent, Belgium
Dr Ben Colleypriest
Royal United Hospital Bath, UK
Dr Lynn Debels
UZ Brussels, Belgium
Dr Lobke Desomer
AZ Delta, Belgium
Dr Jeroen Geldof
UZ Gent, Belgium
Prof Pieter Hindryckx
UZ Gent, Belgium
Prof. Triana Lobaton
UZ Gent, Belgium
Dr Pieter Jan Poortmans
UZ Gent, Belgium
Dr Christophe Schoonjans
AZ Sint Jan, Belgium
Dr Andrea Sorge
IRCCS Policlinico, Milan, Italy
Dr David Tate
UZ Gent, Belgium
Dr Marie Truyens
UZ Gent, Belgium
Dr Roland Valori
Gloucestershire NHS, UK
Prof. Hans Van Vlierberghe
UZ Gent, Belgium
Join us in beautiful Ghent, Belgium
8 – 9 October 2026 • GIEQs Studio
Venue & Logistics
Join Us in Ghent
Getting there: Ghent is a 30-minute train ride from Brussels Airport (BRU). Catering included with live registration.
Stream from Anywhere
Note: Best experienced on desktop for dual-stream viewing. Switch between studios at any time during live sessions.
Everything You Need to Know
2-day access to all sessions in both studios, catering (morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea), networking with faculty, and 1-year GIEQs Online PRO subscription (€180 value). Live attendees also get post-event virtual access for catch-up.
Full HD live stream of both parallel studios. Switch between streams at any time. Real-time Q&A during sessions. Catch-up recordings available for 3 months after the event.
GIEQs Online PRO is our year-round learning platform with evidence-based endoscopy content. Active Pro subscribers (with >1 month remaining) receive 70% off symposium registration.
CME accreditation details will be announced closer to the event. Previous GIEQs editions have been accredited.
Yes, 1-day live tickets are available. Virtual access is 2-day only.
Full refund up to 30 days before the event. 50% refund 15–30 days before. No refund within 14 days. Virtual access can be transferred to another person.
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