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Symposium 33: Role of peroral cholangioscopy in the early detection and diagnosis of indeterminate biliary lesions English

Date / Time	November 21 (Sat), 08:30-10:00
Room	Vista 1
Chair(s)	Don Haeng Lee (Inha University, Korea) Yuki Tanisaka (Saitama Medical University, Japan)
Speaker(s)	08:30-08:52	Recent technological advances and innovations in POC systems TBD
	08:52-09:14	Progress and refinement in visual interpretation of POC findings Il Sang Shin (Soonchunhyang University, Korea)
	09:14-09:36	Application of image-enhanced endoscopic techniques in POC Yuki Tanisaka (Saitama Medical University, Japan)
	09:36-09:58	Advances in POC-guided tissue acquisition and diagnostic yield Jin Ho Choi (Seoul National University, Korea)
	09:58-10:00	Q&A

Symposium 36: Precision surveillance in IBD : Integrating optical imaging and artificial intelligence English

Date / Time	November 21 (Sat), 08:30-10:00
Room	Art Hall
Chair(s)	Dong Il Park (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea) Hsu-Heng Yen (Changhua Christian Hospital, Taiwan)
Speaker(s)	08:30-08:52	Real-world challenges in endoscopic assessment of IBD: From preparation to interpretation Jaeyoung Chun (Yonsei University, Korea)
	08:52-09:14	Advanced endoscopic imaging for IBD: NBI, BLI, and i-scan Hsu-Heng Yen (Changhua Christian Hospital, Taiwan)
	09:14-09:36	Artificial intelligence in IBD colonoscopy: Automated inflammation scoring and dysplasia detection Dongheon Lee (Seoul National University, Korea)
	09:36-09:58	From detection to decision: Managing visible and invisible dysplasia Dong-Hoon Yang (University of Ulsan, Korea)
	09:58-10:00	Q&A

Symposium 37: Endoscopic management of malignant duodenal obstruction English

Date / Time	November 21 (Sat), 10:20-11:50
Room	Vista 1
Chair(s)	Jae Hyuk Do (Chung-Ang University, Korea) Yu-Ting Kuo (National Taiwan University, Taiwan)
Speaker(s)	10:20-10:42	Enteral stenting: Techniques and clinical outcomes Dongwook Oh (University of Ulsan, Korea)
	10:42-11:04	EUS-guided balloon-occluded gastrojejunostomy bypass (EPASS technique): Techniques and clinical outcomes Shuntaro Mukai (Tokyo Medical University, Japan)
	11:04-11:26	Surgical gastrojejunostomy: Techniques and clinical outcomes TBD
	11:26-11:48	Enteral stenting vs EUS-guided jejunostomy vs surgical gastrojejunostomy: A paradigm shift in gastric outlet obstruction management? Yu-Ting Kuo (National Taiwan University, Taiwan)
	11:48-11:50	Q&A

Symposium 39: Challenging locations and special situations in upper GI endoscopic resection English

Date / Time	November 21 (Sat), 10:20-11:50
Room	Art Hall
Chair(s)	Sung Soo Kim (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea) Ping-Hong Zhou (Fudan University, China)
Speaker(s)	10:20-10:42	Upper GI ESD in difficult locations: The EGJ and proximal stomach Jinwoong Cho (Presbyterian Medical Center, Korea)
	10:42-11:04	Upper GI ESD in difficult locations: The pyloric ring Moon Kyung Joo (Korea University, Korea)
	11:04-11:26	Challenges of duodenal ESD and EMR: How to balance curability and safety? Yu Kyung Cho (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)
	11:26-11:48	Overcoming challenging situations in esophageal ESD Jeong Hoon Lee (University of Ulsan, Korea)
	11:48-11:50	Q&A

Symposium 40: Minimally invasive management of pancreatic necrosis and collections English

Date / Time	November 21 (Sat), 13:20-14:50
Room	Vista 1
Chair(s)	Young Koog Cheon (Konkuk University, Korea) Tomotaka Saito (The University of Tokyo, Japan)
Speaker(s)	13:20-13:42	Key recommendations from the 2025 revised IAP/APA/EPC/IPC/JPC guideline Ho Seung Lee (Korea University, Korea)
	13:42-14:04	Drainage modalities for walled-off necrosis Se Woo Park (Hallym University, Korea)
	14:04-14:26	Timing of endoscopic necrosectomy: Immediate vs on-demand Tomotaka Saito (The University of Tokyo, Japan)
	14:26-14:48	Long-term outcomes of direct endoscopic necrosectomy Jae Hee Cho (Yonsei University, Korea)
	14:48-14:50	Q&A

Symposium 43: Endoscopic management of intrahepatic duct (IHD) stones : Current challenges and evolving strategies English

Date / Time	November 21 (Sat), 15:10-16:40
Room	Vista 1
Chair(s)	Jin Lee (Hallym University, Korea) Takeshi Ogura (Osaka Medical and Pharmaceutical University, Japan)
Speaker(s)	15:10-15:32	Diagnostic approach to intrahepatic duct stones: Imaging, cholangioscopy, and stricture evaluation Yun Nah Lee (Soonchunhyang University, Korea)
	15:32-15:54	Peroral cholangioscopy-guided lithotripsy: EHL, laser lithotripsy, and device innovation See Young Lee (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea)
	15:54-16:16	EUS-guided approaches for difficult intrahepatic stones Takeshi Ogura (Osaka Medical and Pharmaceutical University, Japan)
	16:16-16:38	Comparative outcomes: Peroral cholangioscopy-guided versus EUS-guided lithotripsy Tae Jun Song (University of Ulsan, Korea)
	16:38-16:40	Q&A

PG Course 05: Advanced management of gastroenterology and hepatobiliary disease Korean

Date / Time	November 21 (Sat), 08:30-10:00
Room	Grand 1
Chair(s)	Seung Ok Lee (Jeonbuk National University, Korea) Jae Myung Cha (Kyung Hee University, Korea)
Speaker(s)	08:30-08:52	Advanced management of peptic ulcer disease – Beyond acid suppression A Reum Choe (Ewha Womans University, Korea)
	08:52-09:14	Comprehensive updates in inflammatory bowel disease: Focus on biologic therapies Jung Rock Moon (Kyung Hee University, Korea)
	09:14-09:36	Updated guidelines in hepatocellular carcinoma Moon Hyung Lee (Kyung Hee University, Korea)
	09:36-09:58	How should we diagnose and treat pancreatobiliary diseases in clinical practice Jae Min Lee (Korea University, Korea)
	09:58-10:00	Q&A

Symposium 35: Beyond detection : Human expertise in the age of AI English

Date / Time	November 21 (Sat), 08:30-10:00
Room	Grand 4+5
Chair(s)	Seong Woo Jeon (Kyungpook National University, Korea) Philip Wai Yan Chiu (The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong)
Speaker(s)	08:30-08:52	From assistance to autonomy: The clinical impact of physical AI Hyunsoo Chung (Seoul National University, Korea)
	08:52-09:14	Human–AI collaboration: Is deskilling a real risk? Jie-Hyun Kim (Yonsei University, Korea)
	09:14-09:36	Cognitive bias and AI over-reliance in clinical decision-making Jung Ho Bae (Seoul National University, Korea)
	09:36-09:58	Re-defining competency: Training the AI-augmented clinician Philip Wai Yan Chiu (The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong)
	09:58-10:00	Q&A

Combined Symposium 08 (KSG+AGA): EUS-guided gallbladder and biliary drainage : East–West perspectives and technical optimization English

Date / Time	November 21 (Sat), 10:20-11:50
Room	Vista 2
Chair(s)	TBD Jong-Kyun Lee (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea)
Speaker(s)	10:20-10:42	Clinical outcomes of EUS-guided gallbladder drainage in high-risk surgical patients: The Asian experience Sang Hyub Lee (Seoul National University, Korea)
	10:42-11:04	Clinical outcomes of EUS-guided gallbladder drainage in high-risk surgical patients: The U.S. experience TBD
	11:04-11:26	EUS drainage strategy for distal malignant biliary obstruction: Why hepaticogastrostomy first? Sung Woo Ko (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)
	11:26-11:48	EUS drainage strategy for distal malignant biliary obstruction: Why choledochoduodenostomy first? TBD
	11:48-11:50	Q&A

Symposium 41: Frontiers in diversity and quality of life in gastroenterology and hepatology : From current concepts to ongoing researches English

Date / Time	November 21 (Sat), 13:20-14:50
Room	Vista 2
Chair(s)	Hye Kyung Jung (Ewha Womans University, Korea) Ji Won Kim (Seoul National University Boramae, Korea)
Speaker(s)	13:20-13:42	Why should we contemplate on sex/gender difference in gastrointestinal disorders? Young Sun Kim (Seoul National University, Korea)
	13:42-14:04	The impact of the menstrual cycle on symptom severity and quality of life in female IBS patients Eui Sun Jeong (Ewha Womans University, Korea)
	14:04-14:26	Sex concordance in colonoscopy: A hidden determinant of quality? Joo Hye Song (Konkuk University, Korea)
	14:26-14:48	Sex-specific microbial signatures in cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma Sae Kyung Joo (Seoul National University, Korea)
	14:48-14:50	Q&A

Symposium 42: The present and future of the microbiome and digestive diseases : From etiology to therapeutic targets English

Date / Time	November 21 (Sat), 13:20-14:50
Room	Grand 4+5
Chair(s)	Jae Hee Cheon (Yonsei University, Korea) Sunny Wong Hei (Nanyang Technological University, Singapore)
Speaker(s)	13:20-13:42	Gut microbiome: A cornerstone of various immune-mediated inflammatory diseases Seung Bum Lee (University of Ulsan, Korea)
	13:42-14:04	Obesity and gut microbiome: Culprit or hint for treatment? Sunny Wong Hei (Nanyang Technological University, Singapore)
	14:04-14:26	Digestive cancers and microbiome: GI tract and hepatobiliary-pancreatic malignancies Kihyun Ryu (Konyang University, Korea)
	14:26-14:48	Neurologic disorders and microbiome: Beyond gut-brain axis TBD
	14:48-14:50	Q&A

Symposium 44: Gastrointestinal disorders in very old adults : From mechanisms to clinical decision-making English

Date / Time	November 21 (Sat), 15:10-16:40
Room	Vista 2
Chair(s)	Kwang Bum Cho (Keimyung University, Korea) Joo-Sung Kim (Seoul National University, Korea)
Speaker(s)	15:10-15:32	Gastrointestinal aging: Changes and emerging disorders Yuri Kim (Keimyung University, Korea)
	15:32-15:54	Gastrointestinal cancer screening: Do the benefits outweigh the risks? Jong Yeul Lee (National Cancer Center, Korea)
	15:54-16:16	IBD in the very elderly: How should it be managed? Dong Hoon Baek (Pusan National University, Korea)
	16:16-16:38	Endoscopic therapy in upper GI disorders: How should we decide? Seung Han Kim (Korea University, Korea)
	16:38-16:40	Q&A

Abdominal US training specialist 01: Korean

Date / Time	November 21 (Sat), 08:30-10:00
Room	Walker 1
Chair(s)	Soo Young Park (Kyungpook National University, Korea)
Speaker(s)	08:30-08:52	The imperative for a holistic ultrasound training framework in gastroenterology Tae Suk Kim (Kangwon National University, Korea)
	08:52-09:14	Identification and mitigation of US imaging artifacts Han Ah Lee (Chung-Ang University, Korea)
	09:14-09:36	Classic findings and pitfalls: Navigating diagnostic variants in cholecystitis Sung Bum Kim (Yeungnam University, Korea)
	09:36-09:58	Scanning guide for pancreas and spleen: Overcoming technical challenges Jeong Eun Song (Daegu Catholic University, Korea)
	09:58-10:00	Q&A

Abdominal US training beginner: Korean

Date / Time	November 21 (Sat), 08:30-10:00
Room	Walker 2
Chair(s)	Seung Kak Shin (Gachon University, Korea)
Speaker(s)	08:30-09:00	Fundamentals of abdominal ultrasound Heejoon Jang (Seoul National University Boramae, Korea)
	09:00-09:30	Scanning technique for the beginner: Liver Seul Ki Han (Yonsei University Wonju, Korea)
	09:30-10:00	Scanning technique for the beginner: Pancreato-biliary, spleen, vascular Hyo Jung Cho (Ajou University, Korea)

Abdominal US training specialist 02: Korean

Date / Time	November 21 (Sat), 10:20-11:50
Room	Walker 1
Chair(s)	Ki Tae Suk (Hallym University, Korea)
Speaker(s)	10:20-10:42	Basics of Doppler physics in abdominal imaging: From theory to clinical application Seong Hee Kang (Korea University, Korea)
	10:42-11:04	Quantitative assessment of hepatic steatosis: Technical principles and clinical utility of ATI and UGAP Ho Soo Chun (Ewha Womans University, Korea)
	11:04-11:26	Clinical utility of POCUS in general wards: Rapid diagnosis and procedural guidance Jae-Yong Chin (Kangwon National University, Korea)
	11:26-11:48	Shaping the future of abdominal ultrasound: Intelligence, automation, and connectivity TBD
	11:48-11:50	Q&A

Symposium 34: Constipation 2026 : From evaluation to advanced therapies English

Date / Time	November 21 (Sat), 08:30-10:00
Room	Vista 2
Chair(s)	In-Kyung Sung (Konkuk University, Korea) Jung Won Lee (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea)
Speaker(s)	08:30-08:52	Work-up of chronic constipation: Distinguishing DD, STC, and secondary causes Sunyoung Park (Chonnam National University, Korea)
	08:52-09:14	Refractory constipation: Combination therapy & when to escalate Hoyoung Wang (University of Ulsan, Korea)
	09:14-09:36	Beyond laxatives: Biofeedback, devices, and neuromodulation – Who benefits? Tae Hee Lee (Soonchunhyang University, Korea)
	09:36-09:58	When to operate: Colectomy and surgical outcomes in refractory constipation Seung-Bum Ryoo (Seoul National University, Korea)
	09:58-10:00	Q&A

PG Course 06: Clinical case conference : Diagnosing DGBI through GI function testing Korean

Date / Time	November 21 (Sat), 10:20-11:50
Room	Grand 1
Chair(s)	Sang Kil Lee (Yonsei University, Korea) Jung Ho Park (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea)
Speaker(s)	10:20-10:42	Using GI function testing in non-cardiac chest pain: When and how? Yonghwan Kwon (Kyungpook National University, Korea)
	10:42-11:04	Using GI function testing to differentiate refractory heartburn Ilsoo Kim (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)
	11:04-11:26	Gastric function testing for suspected dyspepsia or gastroparesis Seung Jung Yu (Inje University, Korea)
	11:26-11:48	Chronic constipation – Transit delay or pelvic floor dysfunction? Rari Cha (Gyeongsang National University, Korea)
	11:48-11:50	Q&A

Symposium 45: Diagnostic and therapeutic approach of refractory functional gastrointestinal symptoms Korean

Date / Time	November 21 (Sat), 15:10-16:40
Room	Vista 3
Chair(s)	Suck Chei Choi (Wonkwang University, Korea) Chong-Il Sohn (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea)
Speaker(s)	15:10-15:32	Globus and belching Ju Yup Lee (Keimyung University, Korea)
	15:32-15:54	Nausea and vomiting Sung Eun Kim (Kosin University, Korea)
	15:54-16:16	Abdominal distension, bloating, and flatulence Seung Young Kim (Korea University, Korea)
	16:16-16:38	Functional abdominal pain Boram Cha (Inha University, Korea)
	16:38-16:40	Q&A

PG Course 07: Lower gastrointestinal diseases frequently encountered in clinical practice : Practical strategies Korean

Date / Time	November 21 (Sat), 13:20-14:50
Room	Grand 1
Chair(s)	You Sun Kim (Hallym University, Korea) Dong-Soo Han (Hanyang University, Korea)
Speaker(s)	13:20-13:42	Small bowel bleeding: Practical diagnostic and therapeutic strategies Jae Hyun Kim (Kosin University, Korea)
	13:42-14:04	Drug-induced enterocolitis: Advances in diagnosis and management Hyun Seok Lee (Kyungpook National University, Korea)
	14:04-14:26	Clostridioides difficile infection: Optimizing treatment and preventing recurrence Jung-Hwan Lee (Inha University, Korea)
	14:26-14:48	Intestinal vascular disorders: Early risk assessment and multidisciplinary management Kwangwoo Nam (Dankook University, Korea)
	14:48-14:50	Q&A

Combined Symposium 09 (KASID+KSGE): Organ preservation begins with proper polypectomy : Cold snare and EMR in 2026 English

Date / Time	November 21 (Sat), 15:10-16:40
Room	Grand 4+5
Chair(s)	Jeong-Sik Byeon (University of Ulsan, Korea) Ken Ohata (NTT Medical Center Tokyo, Japan)
Speaker(s)	15:10-15:32	Polypectomy 2026 in the cold era: Achieving complete resection and specimen integrity Tae-Geun Gweon (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)
	15:32-15:54	Large non-pedunculated colorectal polyps: Optimizing EMR to minimize recurrence Ken Ohata (NTT Medical Center Tokyo, Japan)
	15:54-16:16	Sessile serrated adenomas/lesions: Technical pearls and pitfalls in endoscopic resection Jae Gon Lee (Hanyang University, Korea)
	16:16-16:38	Post-polypectomy surveillance: Who, when, and how intensively? Eun Ran Kim (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea)
	16:38-16:40	Q&A

Combined Symposium 07 (KSPGHAN+KSG): ROME V across the lifespan : Pediatric and adult disorders of gut-brain interaction English

Date / Time	November 21 (Sat), 08:30-10:00
Room	Vista 3
Chair(s)	Sujin Jeong (CHA University, Korea) Kyung Mo Kim (University of Ulsan, Korea)
Speaker(s)	08:30-08:52	Pediatric upper DGBI in Rome V: Practical updates for clinical management Yoowon Kwon (Chungnam National University, Korea)
	08:52-09:14	Adult upper DGBI in Rome V: Lifespan transition and advanced management Seung In Seo (Hallym University, Korea)
	09:14-09:36	Rome V updates in pediatric lower DGBI: Practical diagnostic and therapeutic approaches Jung Yeon Joo (Chosun University, Korea)
	09:36-09:58	Adult lower DGBI in Rome V: From natural history to precision therapy Yehyun Park (Ewha Womans University, Korea)
	09:58-10:00	Q&A

Symposium 38: Advances in IBD management across the lifespan English

Date / Time	November 21 (Sat), 10:20-11:50
Room	Vista 3
Chair(s)	Yon Ho Choe (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea) Jin Soo Moon (Seoul National University, Korea)
Speaker(s)	10:20-10:42	AI-assisted small bowel capsule endoscopy in the assessment of pediatric and adult IBD Yeoun Joo Lee (Pusan National University, Korea)
	10:42-11:04	Differences in biologic therapies in pediatric and adult IBD patients Jia-Feng Wu (National Taiwan University, Taiwan)
	11:04-11:26	Therapeutic switching strategies in pediatric IBD Suporn Treepongkaruna (Mahidol University, Thailand)
	11:26-11:48	Drug screening in PIBD using patient-derived intestinal organoid monolayers Ky Young Cho (Hallym University, Korea)
	11:48-11:50	Q&A