From February 12 to 14 and March 5 to 7, 2025, the IHU Strasbourg hosted two groups of students of the Master’s degree in Santé – Surgical Science & Innovation technology, option Bariatric endoscopy for their first hands-on session of the second year of the curriculum. This top-class course,led by Professor Silvana Perretta, Director of the Institute’s Education Programs, is part of the academic trainings, developped in partnership with the University of Strasbourg and part of the EVE – Evolving Education – platform.

For three days, each group of practitioners from Europe, Asia, South America and the Middle East were able to learn about the most advanced techniques in interventional endoscopy for the treatment of obesity, a fast-changing field at the heart of minimally invasive management strategies.

Immersive, practice-oriented teaching methods

The teaching program, built around hands-on workshops, live demonstrations and interactive clinical cases, aims to enhance participants’ technical skills while stimulating critical reflection on indications and therapeutic approaches. The IHU’s cutting-edge technological environment provides realistic situations and encourages learning through simulation, with personalized support from internationally renowned experts.

“This master’s program is much more than just a training course: it’s a genuine laboratory for exchange between practitioners, a place for transmitting not only skills, but also the values on which tomorrow’s surgery is founded”, emphasizes Prof. Silvana Perretta.

Join the next session

Are you a surgeon or gastroenterologist looking to deepen your expertise in endoscopic bariatric surgery?

Discover the complete surgical and interventional endoscopy program and upcoming training sessions on our website or directly via the EVE platform:

Discover the complete program in surgical endoscopy
Find out more about the EVE Evolving Education platform 

The ITEC – International Therapeutic Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) course kicked off its 2025 edition with a successful first session from February 26 to 28 at IHU Strasbourg.
Under the direction of Dr. Leonardo Sosa-Valencia, the event brought together practitioners from all over the world wishing to perfect their skills in Therapeutic Endoscopic Ultrasound (TEUS).

Internationally recognized immersive training

ITEC courses have been approved by the UEG (United European Gastroenterology Association), a guarantee of excellence for participants.

A program of excellence for mastering cutting-edge techniques

Designed for endosonographers and interventional endoscopists, the program combines advanced theoretical sessions with intensive practical training on ex vivo and in vivo models:

• 14+ hours of hands-on sessions on models
• Mentoring and exchange with international experts
• Pratical application of the latest EUS-guided techniques:
  • Biliary and pancreatic drainage,
  • Radiofrequency,
  • Gastrointestinal anastomoses,
  • Embolization and much more…

Thanks to the IHU Strasbourg’s unique facilities, this program offered a teaching experience as close as possible to real-life clinical conditions.

Next sessions: reserve your place now!

The success of this first edition confirms the growing interest in TEUS. There are two more opportunities in 2025 to join this unique training program:

• June 4 to 6, 2025 FULL
• December 3 to 5, 2025 FULL

The dates for 2026 will be announced as soon as possible, but you can already register on our “Waiting list 2026”.

Who should attend?

• Physicians with proven experience in diagnostic EUS, ERCP or abdominal ultrasound
• Students, doctors and nurses wishing to deepen their knowledge of EUS

Why register?

• Access training validated by the UEG (United European Gastroenterology Association) and in line with ESGE (European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy) recommendations,
• Make rapid progress thanks to an immersive hands-on approach,
• Learn from a panel of international experts.

More information and registration here

Download the 2025 program

As new surgical techniques continue to evolve, the use of flexible endoscopy is becoming increasingly important for surgeons. Modern digestive surgery needs leaders with well-defined endoscopic skills. This hands-on EAES course presents a unique opportunity to learn the basic  skills required to form a foundation in the practice of flexible endoscopy and to be exposed to cutting-edge techniques such as ESD, POEM and endoscopic suturing.

A Program Designed for Surgeons Looking to Master Flexible Endoscopy

Basic and advanced flexible endoscopic techniques will be taught by experienced endoscopic surgeons. Key endoscopic procedures will be learned in a structured way, under the mentorship of world leaders in the field, with access to the latest technologies and techniques:

• Endoscopic management of common surgical complications (bleeding, perforation, fistula, stenosis…).
• Endoscopic resection techniques: EMR (endoscopic mucosal resection), ESD (endoscopic submucosal dissection) and FTDR (treatment of digestive fistulas).
• Submucosal tunnelling techniques to treat achalasia, submucosal tumours and gastroparesis: POEM (endoscopic peroral myotomy), POP (endoscopic peroral pyloroplasty), STER (endoscopic submucosal tunnelling resection).
• Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty and suturing techniques for morbid obesity and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

Learning Objectives

On completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the value and indications of preoperative endoscopy.
• Become familiar with the endoscopic management of common complications of gastrointestinal surgery such as bleeding, perforations, leaks and fistula.
• Understand the indications and basic steps of EMR, ESD and POEM in a controlled, supervised setting.
• Become familiar with endoscopic suturing techniques for morbid obesity and GERD.
• Understand the indications and basic steps of ERCP and biliary endoscopy.

Immersive Learning Led by Experts

Since 2016, IHU Strasbourg and EAES have collaborated to offer this exceptional course, equipping participants with essential flexible endoscopy skills.

Limited Seats – Only 20 Participants

📅 Course Date: June 17, 2025
📍 Location: EAES Congress, SAVA Centar, Room MR12+13, Milentija Popovića 9, Belgrade 11070, Serbia
👨‍⚕️ Course Director: Prof. Silvana Perretta (IHU Strasbourg)
ℹ️ Information: ihu-strasbourg.eu
🔗 Registration: eaes.eu

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to enhance your expertise and refine your flexible endoscopy skills alongside international experts!

The 2024 edition of the ITEC courses draws to a close!

From December 4 to 6, 2024, IHU Strasbourg organized the 16th edition of its flagship course, the International Therapeutic Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS). Over three days, 18 participants, including doctors, nurses and assistants, plunged into the heart of advanced therapeutic echo-endoscopy. Under the guidance of echo-endoscopy expert Dr. Leonardo Sosa Valencia, this unique program combining theory, intensive hands-on practice and mentoring by international experts is a must for practitioners wishing to strengthen their skills.

Training that combines expertise, technology and clinical realism

The aim of the ITEC course is clear: to provide cutting-edge training that will push back the boundaries of therapeutic echo-endoscopy.

During this session, participants, guided by course director Dr. Leonardo Sosa Valencia and a panel of international experts including Abdenor Badaoui, Jérôme Huppertz, Pierre Deprez, Pedro Moutinho-Ribeiro, Enrique Pérez-Cuadrado-Robles and Pierre-Yves Christmann, benefited from:

• Over 14 hours of intensive practice on High-Fidelity Simulated Animal models (HiFiSAM*) developed at IHU Strasbourg, reproducing complex clinical scenarios (multiple intra-abdominal collections, biliary dilatations, lymph nod).
• Immersion in a cutting edge environment thanks to state-of-the-art echo-endoscopy equipment provided by Pentax, and to a multimodal imaging platform (CT scanner, angio-CT, C-ARM).

The topics covered included complex procedures such as:

• Gastrocystostomy,
• Radiofrequency ablation,
• Echo-guided biliary drainage,
• Neurolysis of the celiac ganglia,
• Portal pressure measurement,
• Digestive anastomoses…

Each participant benefited from personalized follow-up, enabling them to perfect their gestures under conditions similar to real-life clinical situations.

Experience validated by the UEG and supported by our industrial partners

ITEC course is supported endorsed by the UEG (United European Gastroenterology) and follows the 2024 recommendations of the ESGE (European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy), ensuring a high level of excellence.
Its success also relies on collaboration with industrial partners such as Pentax Medical, Boston Scientific, Cousin Endoscopy, Cook Medical, Taewoong Medical, MediGlobe and Steris Endoscopy.
These partnerships guarantee access to the latest high-performance equipment and devices.

Why join ITEC?

Joining ITEC means much more than just training:

• Exclusive access to internationally renowned experts,
• Intensive, realistic training to master the most advanced procedures,
• An opportunity for accelerated professional development by integrating the latest innovations into your advanced endoscopic practice.

Don’t delay: registration for 2025 is now open!

Sessions scheduled for 2025:

• February 26-28, 2025 FULL
• June 4-6, 2025 FULL
• December 3-5, 2025 FULL

The dates for 2026 will be announced as soon as possible, but you can already register on our “Waiting list 2026”.

Places are limited, so we encourage you to register early to make sure you don’t miss out on this exceptional opportunity.
Join us at the IHU Strasbourg and be part of the pioneers of a new era in therapeutic echo-endoscopy.

👉Registration and detailed information

Join us as we push back the boundaries of innovation in therapeutic endoscopy.

IHU Strasbourg is pleased to announce that its ITEC – International Therapeutic Endoscopic Ultrasound (TEUS) course is now endorsed by the UEG (United European Gastroenterology Association), a mark of excellence that reinforces our commitment to high-quality medical training.

Designed for experienced gastroenterologists and echo-endoscopists, the ITEC course features an intensive three-day program, including 14 hours of hands-on training on more than 10 advanced procedures, and corresponds to more than 20 CME credits. The course, led by Dr. Leonardo Sosa-Valencia, is designed to offer complete immersion and meet the expectations of world-wide practitioners wishing to perfect their skills in therapeutic echo-endoscopy.

This UEG endorsement underlines the scientific and educational value of our program, validating the IHU Strasbourg as a reference center for advanced training in therapeutic endoscopy. We are proud to actively contribute to improving medical skills in this field in Europe and beyond.

For more information on the program and to register, visit the ITEC course page on our website.
Register for ITEC 2025

Find out more about UEG (United European Gastroenterology): https://ueg.eu/

Increase your expertise in Therapeutic EUS with the ITEC 2025 course!

The IHU Strasbourg offers you the chance to perfect your skills in Therapeutic Endoscopic Ultrasound (TEUS) by taking part in one of the sessions of the ITEC 2025 course. Supervised by Dr. Leonardo Sosa-Valencia, with the collaboration of co-directors Dr. Abdenor Badaoui, Dr. Jérôme Huppertz, Dr. Pierre Mayer and Dr. Maxime Palazzo, this intensive program will enable you to acquire advanced mastery of this essential technique, accompanying you in your progression transition from Diagnostic to Therapeutic EUS.

3 days of intensive hands-on learning – more than 10 procedures to discover

Aimed at experienced practitioners, this course offers total immersion in realistic simulated environments, with in vivo pathological models specially designed to reflect real-life clinical situations. Supervised by an international panel of experts, you will have access to cutting-edge technologies, including a state-of-the-art multimodal imaging platform (CT scanner, angio-CT, C-ARM).

Course strengths:

• 14 hours of intensive training on realistic in vivo models,
• Teaching than 10 advanced procedures, including the most innovative techniques,
• Supervision by a panel of international experts renowned for their expertise and teaching skills.

New dates in 2025:

• February 26 to 28 FULL
• June 4 to 6 FULL
• December 3 to 5 FULL

The dates for 2026 will be announced as soon as possible, but you can already register on our “Waiting list 2026”.

Download the complete program and reserve your place now!
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to hone your skills and prepare for the day-to-day challenges of therapeutic echo-endoscopy through immersive, hands-on training.

Download ITEC 2025 program

Information and pre-registration for the ITEC 2025 course