1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
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This hybrid session is open to doctors and healthcare professionals only. 1 CME point will be awarded.
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography or ERCP was first developed in 1968 by an Obstetrician. It was used widely from the 1970’s onwards and in 1973, the first sphincterotomies were performed. Since then, ERCP has evolved from a diagnostic to a therapeutic tool.
ERCP is used mainly to treat biliary and/or pancreatic obstruction resulting from choledocholithiasis, acute cholangitis, malignant biliary obstruction, post-surgical biliary obstruction, pancreatitis, primary sclerosing cholangitis and sphincter of Oddi dysfunction.
The first percutaneous choledochoscope (biliary endoscope) was described in 1941 but it was not until the 1970’s when the first peroral cholangioscopes (mother-baby scopes) were introduced. These required 2 operators, were difficult to use and prone to malfunction.
In 2007, Boston Scientific developed the first single operator cholangioscope – the SpyGlass™ system which overcame the limitations of traditional cholangioscopes.
Finally in 2015, the next generation SpyGlass™ system, the DS Direct Visualization system was introduced. The SpyScope™ is also equipped with a working channel which allows passage of laser or EHL fibers through to blast difficult biliary/pancreatic stones. More instruments are available for use currently including biopsy forceps, snares and baskets.
Our Speaker
Dr.Benjamin Yip
Gastroenterologist
Dr. Benjamin Yip graduated from the National University of Singapore (NUS) with the degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery. He was then conferred Member of the Royal College of Physicians, United Kingdom (UK). He completed his specialist training in General Medicine and, thereafter, advanced specialist training in Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the National University Hospital, Singapore.
Dr. Yip was then awarded the Health Manpower Development Plan award to sub-specialise in Advanced Endoscopy at the Royal Free and University College Hospitals in London, UK. During his tenure, he trained with several leading members of the Advanced Endoscopy community. He received training in endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), Spyglass™ cholangioscopy, deep enteroscopy and enteral dilation/stenting.
Prior to his private practice, Dr. Yip served in the public sector for almost two decades. He was appointed Consultant at Khoo Teck Puat Hospital (KTPH) as well as Ng Teng Fong General Hospital (NTFGH). He is currently still a Visiting Consultant at NTFGH.
