ACG Annual Scientific Meeting 2021

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Monday, October 25, 2021 | 7:50 am – 6:30 pm

7:50 am
Opening Remarks
David A. Greenwald, MD, FACG, ACG President

8:00 am
Presidential Plenary Session 1
Moderators: David A. Greenwald, MD, FACG, and Brooks D. Cash, MD, FACG

9:00 am
President’s Address
David A. Greenwald, MD, FACG, ACG President
Introduced by: Samir A. Shah, MD, FACG, ACG President-Elect

9:30 am
Presidential Plenary Session 2
Moderators: Samir A. Shah, MD, FACG, and Brooks D. Cash, MD, FACG

10:00 am
Exhibit Hall Opens

10:15 am
Hands-On Endoscopy Workshop Center Opens

10:30 am
Keynote Address by Dr. Thomas Frieden
COVID, Colons and Collective Action: What’s New for Health and Health Care in the U.S. and Globally
Thomas R. Frieden, MD, MPH

10:30 am
Scientific Poster Session Opens

10:30 am
Break – Visit the Exhibit Hall and Browse Scientific Posters

10:30 am
Exhibitor Theater

11:30 am
Simultaneous Symposia: Session 1
In-person attendees can choose from three simultaneous symposia. One of the three symposia will be livestreamed for virtual attendees to view. All attendees will have access to on-demand recordings from each symposium following the conference.

Symposium 1A: ACG Past Presidents’ Symposium
Moderator: Sunanda V. Kane, MD, MSPH, FACG

Intestinal Dysbiosis and Recurrent C. difficile: Impact and Clinical Solutions
Past President: Christina M. Surawicz, MD, MACG
Jessica R. Allegretti, MD, MPH
Discuss and apply emerging therapeutic options for dysbiosis and recurrent C. difficile.
New Technologies in GERD and How to Use Them in the Clinical Setting
Past President: Joel E. Richter, MD, MACG
Marcelo F. Vela, MD, MSCR, FACG
Recognize evolving technologies in GERD and how to use them in the clinical setting.
Improving Access, Acceptability, Quality, and Cost-Effectiveness of Colon Cancer Screening
Past President: Mark B. Pochapin, MD, FACG
John M. Inadomi, MD, FACG
Appraise and apply contemporary best evidence in the management of colon cancer screening.

Symposium 1B: Complications of Advanced Liver Disease
Moderator: Norah A. Terrault, MD, MPH, FACG

Updates in Current Management of Ascites, SBP, and HRS
Jasmohan S. Bajaj, MD, MSc, FACG
Discuss best practices in the evaluation of abdominal ascites, spontaneous bacterial peritonitis, and acute kidney injury in patients with liver cirrhosis, and apply current evidence-based guideline recommendations.
Update in Liver Transplantation: Implications for the GI Provider
Norah A. Terrault, MD, MPH, FACG
Summarize new UNOS policies governing organ allocation for liver transplantation, and outline evidence-based recommendations for the general gastroenterologist caring for patients both pre- and post-transplantation.
Current Concepts in the Management of Hepatic Encephalopathy
R. Todd Frederick, MD
Review current and evolving guidelines for the diagnosis and management of occult and overt hepatic encephalopathy.

Symposium 1C: Update on Endoscopic Resection of Colorectal Lesions
Moderator: Tonya R. Kaltenbach, MD, MS, FACG

Optical Diagnosis of Benign and Malignant Colorectal Lesions
Sarah K. McGill, MD
Identify the signature features of benign and malignant colorectal lesions and apply classifications to enhance real-time histologic prediction of lesions.
Cold Snare Polypectomy for Complete Removal of Small Colorectal Lesions
Swati G. Patel, MD
Discuss the updated USMSTF recommendations on optimal polypectomy techniques for small colorectal lesions.
EMR of Large Colorectal Lesions
Tonya R. Kaltenbach, MD, MS, FACG
Describe the techniques for endoscopic mucosal resection of large colon polyps, and identify best practices including when to refer to a specialist.
Prevention and Management of Large Polyp Resection Complications
Douglas K. Rex, MD, MACG
Identify methods to prevent and manage complications of large polyp resection.
Quality and Competency in Colorectal Lesion Removal: Training and Sustaining
Roy M. Soetikno, MD, FACG
Summarize competency learning curves and optimal training strategies for colorectal lesion removal, including simulation-based learning.

12:45 pm
Lunch Break – Visit the Exhibit Hall and Browse Scientific Posters

12:45 pm
ACG – FDA Public Forum

12:45 pm
Exhibitor Theater

1:00 pm
Scientific Poster Session – Authors Present

1:40 pm
Exhibitor Theater

2:15 pm
Simultaneous Plenary Sessions 1

3:05 pm
The American Journal of Gastroenterology Lecture
Hidden in Plain Sight: Bringing Women Into the Scope of Gastroenterology
Presenter: Amy S. Oxentenko, MD, FACG
Introduced by: Brian E. Lacy, MD, PhD, FACG, and Brennan M. Spiegel, MD, MSHS, FACG
Detail the impact of women in the course of history of medicine and gastroenterology.

3:45 pm
How to Get Published: ACG Journal Editors’ Roundtable
Brian E. Lacy, MD, PhD, FACG, Brennan M. Spiegel, MD, MSHS, FACG, and Brian C. Jacobson, MD, MPH

3:45 pm
Break – Visit the Exhibit Hall and Browse Scientific Posters

3:45 pm
Exhibitor Theater

4:45 pm
Simultaneous Symposia: Session 2
In-person attendees can choose from three simultaneous symposia. One of the three symposia will be livestreamed for virtual attendees to view. All attendees will have access to on-demand recordings from each symposium following the conference.

Symposium 2A: Starting, Switching, and Stopping Therapy in IBD
Moderator: Christina Y. Ha, MD, FACG

Starting Therapy in IBD
Bincy P. Abraham, MD, FACG
Summarize treatment strategies for initiating therapy in mild and moderate-severe Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
Switching Therapy in IBD
Raymond K. Cross, MD, MS, FACG
Decide when to switch within and out of medication class in IBD, including loss of response, immunogenicity, adverse events, and biosimilars.
Stopping and De-Escalating Therapy in IBD
Christina Y. Ha, MD, FACG
Describe a practical approach to de-escalation and monitoring of IBD therapy.

Symposium 2B: ACG Clinical Guideline: Management of Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Moderator: Brian E. Lacy, MD, PhD, FACG

IBS — Making the Diagnosis
Brian E. Lacy, MD, PhD, FACG
Discuss the ACG guideline recommendations for diagnostic testing in irritable bowel syndrome.
Pharmacotherapy of IBS
Darren M. Brenner, MD, FACG
Describe the rationale for ACG guideline recommendations for pharmacologic therapy for irritable bowel syndrome.
Non-Pharmacologic Treatment Options for IBS
Baharak Moshiree, MD, MSc
Interpret the latest ACG guidelines as they relate to the non-pharmacologic management of IBS patients.

Symposium 2C: Live From Las Vegas! The 9th Annual Endoscopy Video Forum
Moderators: Seth A. Gross, MD, FACG, and Vivek Kaul, MD, FACG
Judges: David J. Hass, MD, FACG; Laith H. Jamil, MD, FACG; Pichamol Jirapinyo, MD, MPH; Shivangi T. Kothari, MD, FACG; Saowanee Ngamruengphong, MD; Kevin E. Woods, MD, MPH
Demonstrate interesting endoscopic findings and techniques encountered in daily clinical practice.

6:00 pm
ACG’s Annual Business Meeting
All Members and Fellows of ACG are invited.

6:30 pm
Annual Scientific Meeting Adjourns for the Day

Tuesday, October 26, 2021 | 8:30 am – 6:25 pm

8:30 am
Simultaneous Plenary Sessions 2

10:00 am
Exhibit Hall Opens

10:05 am
Hands-On Endoscopy Workshop Center Opens

10:05 am
J. Edward Berk Distinguished Lecture
Presenter: William D. Chey, MD, FACG
Introduced By: David A. Greenwald, MD, FACG, ACG President

10:35 am
Scientific Poster Session Opens

10:35 am
Break – Visit the Exhibit Hall and Browse Scientific Posters

10:35 am
Exhibitor Theater

11:30 am
Simultaneous Symposia: Session 3
In-person attendees can choose from three simultaneous symposia. One of the three symposia will be livestreamed for virtual attendees to view. All attendees will have access to on-demand recordings from each symposium following the conference.

Symposium 3A: Updates on CRC Screening and Surveillance
Moderator: Charles J. Kahi, MD, MSc, FACG

At What Age Should I Start Screening and When Should I Stop?
Aasma Shaukat, MD, MPH, FACG
Review the evidence of more aggressive, earlier colorectal cancers to support clinical guidelines for screening.
How to Inform Patient Screening Choice in the Context of COVID
Charles J. Kahi, MD, MSc, FACG
Define screening test characteristic performances for adenoma, advanced adenoma, and cancer by stage; and highlight shifts, barriers, and facilitators to high-quality screening during a pandemic.
How to Incorporate the New CRC Surveillance Recommendations Into Practice
Samir Gupta, MD
Summarize post-polypectomy surveillance recommendations, including major changes from the prior recommendations, and outline evidence-based surveillance practices.

Symposium 3B: The Latest in the A-Zs of Acute Pancreatitis
Moderator: Linda S. Lee, MD

Managing Acute Pancreatitis in the First 24 Hours
Bechien U. Wu, MD
Explain how to diagnose and risk stratify patients with acute pancreatitis, and identify key components in early management including fluids, diet, pain control, antibiotic use, and monitoring for compartment syndrome.
Managing Complications of Acute Pancreatitis Including Leaks and Collections
Linda S. Lee, MD
Describe common complications of acute pancreatitis that can be managed endoscopically, including pseudocysts, walled-off necrosis and pancreatic duct leaks, and recognize optimal treatment approaches for these conditions.
Idiopathic Recurrent Acute Pancreatitis: How to Evaluate and Manage
Darwin L. Conwell, MD, MS, FACG
Discuss work-up for diagnosing the etiology of idiopathic recurrent acute pancreatitis, and outline medical and endoscopic management.

Symposium 3C: Gastric Disorders: Burning Issues in 2021
Moderator: Colin W. Howden, MD, FACG

Acid-Peptic Disorders: What’s New in 2021?
Colin W. Howden, MD, FACG
Identify new therapeutic options for acid-peptic disorders.
Update in Gastroparesis and Functional Dyspepsia
Braden Kuo, MD
Explain medical and surgical therapies for motility and functional disorders of the stomach.
Polyps and Nodules of the Stomach: When to Survey, Resect, or Refer for EUS
Saowanee Ngamruengphong, MD
Summarize the latest diagnostic and management approaches to polyps and nodules of the stomach.

12:45 pm
Lunch Break – Visit Exhibit Hall and Browse Scientific Posters

12:45 pm
Exhibitor Theater

1:00 pm
Scientific Poster Session – Authors Present

1:40 pm
Exhibitor Theater

2:15 pm 
Simultaneous Plenary Sessions 3

3:45 pm
Break – Visit Exhibit Hall and Browse Scientific Posters

4:30 pm
Emily Couric Memorial Lecture
Changing the Narrative on Colorectal Cancer Prevention: Translating Stories to Partnership, Policy, and Practice
Presenter: Darrell M. Gray, II, MD, MPH, FACG
Introduced by: David A. Greenwald, MD, FACG
Identify opportunities to enhance CRC screening uptake and improve CRC outcomes in diverse communities.

5:00 pm
Break

5:10 pm
Simultaneous Symposia: Session 4
In-person attendees can choose from three simultaneous symposia. One of the three symposia will be livestreamed for virtual attendees to view. All attendees will have access to on-demand recordings from each symposium following the conference.

Symposium 4A: Functional Esophageal Disorders: Managing Patients With Symptoms and Negative Testing
Moderator: Ronnie Fass, MD, FACG

Functional Heartburn
Ronnie Fass, MD, FACG
Discuss the diagnosis of functional heartburn and options for management.
Functional Chest Pain
John O. Clarke, MD, FACG
Review the approach to evaluation of non-cardiac chest pain, and the management of patients with chest pain and negative testing.
Functional Dysphagia
Charlene Prather, MD, MPH
Describe the diagnostic approach and treatment options for functional dysphagia.

Symposium 4B: Conundrums of Pancreatobiliary Diseases
Moderator: Linda S. Lee, MD

How Do I Get the Large Biliary Stone Out?
Harry R. Aslanian, MD, FACG
Describe how best to remove large biliary stones while minimizing risk of perforation and pancreatitis.
Pancreatic Cyst Management 101
Linda S. Lee, MD
Discuss the different guidelines and how to approach pancreatic cyst management.
2021 Updates in Diagnosing and Managing Biliary Strictures: Is It Malignant or Not? Stent Both Sides or Not?
Phillip S. Ge, MD
Explain the advances in diagnosing indeterminate biliary strictures utilizing conventional techniques, FISH, DNA analysis, cholangioscopy, nCLE, and artificial intelligence; discuss how best to manage suspected hilar cholangiocarcinoma while avoiding potential pitfalls.

6:25 pm
Annual Scientific Meeting Adjourns for the Day

Wednesday, October 27, 2021 | 8:30 am – 12:15 pm

8:30 am
Simultaneous Plenary Sessions 4

10:15 am
Break

10:20 am
David Y. Graham Lecture
Navigating the Road From Precision to Prevention in IBD
Presenter: Marla C. Dubinsky, MD
Introduced by: David A. Greenwald, MD, FACG
Discuss biomarkers for monitoring inflammation, using prognostic factors to guide IBD therapy, and explain the preclinical phase of IBD.

10:50 am
Break

11:00 am
Simultaneous Symposia: Session 5
In-person attendees can choose from two simultaneous symposia. One of the two symposia will be livestreamed for virtual attendees to view. All attendees will have access to on-demand recordings from both symposia following the conference.

Symposium 5A: Fecal Microbiota Transplantation at a Crossroads: Where Are We Now and Where Are We Going?
Moderator: Paul Feuerstadt, MD, FACG

A Clinician’s Crash Course to Understanding the Microbiota
Paul Feuerstadt, MD, FACG
Review what the microbiota is and how it is measured and evaluated, recognize what a “normal” microbiota consortium looks like, and define the most common terms used in this field.
The Future of Microbiota Restoration in C. difficile Infections
Sahil Khanna, MD, FACG
Identify the newest investigational microbiota replacement therapy products used to treat C. difficile infection.
Microbiota Restoration in Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, and Liver Disease
Olga C. Aroniadis, MD, MSc
Describe the alterations in the microbiota seen in non-C. difficile infection gastrointestinal diseases, and explain what the next 1-2 years of research might look like with regard to applying microbiota therapy to these disease states.

Symposium 5B: Recent Developments in Esophageal Motility Disorders
Moderator: Katarina B. Greer, MD, MS Epi

Achalasia Guideline: Breaking It Down – Diagnosis, Pearls, Subtype, Management
Katarina B. Greer, MD, MS Epi
Discuss the common subtypes of achalasia, diagnosis and best management strategies, and how to manage treatment failures.
The New Chicago Classification Version 4.0: Implications for Clinical Practice
John E. Pandolfino, MD, MSCI, FACG
Review the new Chicago classification of esophageal motility disorders and discuss its implications for clinical practice.
EGJOO and Opioid-Induced Esophageal Dysfunction: Extra Considerations in Diagnosis, Treatment, and Management
Marcelo F. Vela, MD, MSCR, FACG
Describe esophagogastric junction outflow obstruction diagnosis, differential diagnosis, and management options.

12:15 pm
Annual Scientific Meeting Adjourns

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