NZSG Polypectomy, Resection and Innovative Mucosal/ESD (PRIME) Symposium and hands-on course

 

The NZSG Polypectomy, Resection and Innovative Mucosal/ESD (PRIME) Symposium and hands-on course is scheduled for 2026! 

The First choice in advanced endoscopic training

Save the date now. 12 February 2026 for the educational day open to all. 13 February 2026 for an advanced hands-on practical day for six (6) delegates. 

This course provides an opportunity for nurses, trainees, and practitioners in gastroenterology to increase their knowledge on; endoscopic superficial neoplasia and the role of different resection technique, the indications for EMR, the equipment necessary for therapeutic gastrointestinal endoscopy, understanding of range of therapeutic modalities involved in polypectomy and familiarise themselves with techniques to reduce recurrence, treatment of complications. Day two provides an opportunity to utilise equipment and have hand-on training in polypectomy.

WHEN: 12 and 13 February 2026 

WHERE: University of Auckland (UoA) Grafton 

Applications are being accepted now

 

Objectives of PRIME are: 

  • Describe endoscopic superficial neoplasia and the role of different resection techniques
  • Increase the understanding of the indications for EMR, ESD and role of third space endoscopy
  • Describe equipment necessary for therapeutic gastrointestinal endoscopy
  • Increase understanding of range of therapeutic modalities involved in advanced endoscopic resection
  • Familiarisation with techniques to reduce recurrence, treatment of complications

Day 1 of PRIME being held on 12 February is an educational program

The day will be offered at a lecture theatre within the UoA. The exact location will be confirmed closer to the date. The programme is open to all interested parties. The fee for Day 1 is: 

  • $425 SMOs and Consultants
  • $250 Advanced trainees
  • $150 Endoscopy Nurses, Nurse Endoscopists.

To apply to attend please complete the application form

Day 2 of PRIME being held on 13 February is a hands-on program applications are now being accepted. 

Day 2 is limited to six people 

final selection will be based on:

  • the completed application form and
  • a current CV and logbook with 
  • NZCCRTGE recognition if applicable. 

This information is to be submitted to office@nzsg.org.nz

The six selected participants for Day 2 will have the opportunity to practice endoscopic resection techniques under guidance by established Interventional Endoscopists in Aotearoa New Zealand. The participants will be able to undertake resection techniques including piecemeal EMR and endoscopic submucosal dissection.  Previous workshops have also included tunnelling techniques and introduction to POEM with the day being tailored to the needs of the participants.

Day 2 course fees, which include attendance fee to Day 1, are: 

  • NZSG members - $2500.00
  • Non NZSG Members - $3000.00


*** For applicants for DAY 2 once you have submitted an application form you must also submit to office@nzsg.org.nz the following information***** 

  1. Current Curriculum Vitae 
  2. Current Logbook 
  3. NZCCRTGE Training recognition. 

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