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A celebration of success – the Chinese Conference of Digestive Endoscopology 2023, the first face-to-face CCDE after a hiatus of three years

November 30, 2023

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China’s most important digestive endoscopy scientific meeting, the Chinese Conference of Digestive Endoscopology (CCDE) 2023 brings together the luminaries of the field for outstanding scientific programs and exchanges, with a special session from WEO.

WEO congratulates the Chinese Medical Association (CMA) and Chinese Society of Digestive Endoscopology (CSDE) on the successful conclusion of the Chinese Conference of Digestive Endoscopology (CCDE) 2023

Recognized as one of the most influential and significant national congresses in China, in 2023 the Chinese Conference of Digestive Endoscopy was held in person in Taiyuan, following the online versions held in the previous three years. CCDE 2023 received overwhelming support and a positive response from Chinese physicians nationally. More than 1000 abstracts were submitted and a total of 14 scientific sessions, including 66 live endoscopy demonstrations were livestreamed, during the conference.

WEO participated in a special session in English, with lectures by key WEO present and past executives:

Future prospects for endoscopic medicine, by Hisao Tajiri

  • Indeterminate biliary strictures – role of endoscopy, by Lars Aabakken
  • Toward globalization of colorectal ESD: WEO international consensus on colorectal ESD, by Yutaka Saito
  • Tips and tricks of EUS-guided tumor therapy, by Dong Wan Seo
  • Therapeutic endoscopy with spiral motorized enteroscope, by Jean-Francois Rey

Excerpts from WEO President, Hisao Tajiri comments: “On behalf of WEO, I would like to congratulate Professor Linghu Enqiang and CCDE 2023 on an outstanding success! This much-cherished opportunity for everyone to finally meet face-to-face and discuss current trends and new developments has further strengthened our bond”.

As the main national congress, CCDE 2023 continues to impress with its exceptional scientific content and educational activities aimed at bringing higher standards of endoscopy in China. WEO is very honored to have contributed to CCDE 2023 by providing a global perspective and looks forward to even closer collaboration.”

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