1. Update in Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Live Endoscopy Workshop Organized by IMA Pune & KEM Hospital Pune 14th -15th April 2012 Endorsed by PSG Venues : KEM Hospital Auditorium-Workshop 14th April (1 pm to 7 pm) Sancheti Hall IMA Pune-CME on 15th April (8.30 am to 6 pm)

2. Dear Colleagues Greetings from KEM Hospital that is in its centen a ry year 2012. To celebrate this year the best way forward was considered to be a series of CMEs. Division of Gastroenterology (Dept of Medicine), IMA Pune & PSG (Pune Society of Gastroenterology) have organized this Update & Live Endoscopy workshop. It will be exciting to witness the technological advances in the field of therapeutic endoscopy as well as have a glimpse in the applications of endosonography. Stalwarts in the field will perform live for you. V R Pai Memorial oration will be the cherry on the cake. The program for you is loaded with symposia, panel discussions & lively debates on important topics. We are sure all delegates will relish this academic feast and also benefit to gain the much desired MMC credit points. Kindly note that there are limited initial 125 registrations only for the live workshop, so shirk the inertia & register early to avoid disappointment. Dr S D WagleDr N V PaiDr A V Godbole Org. ChairmanOrg. SecretaryDirector, Dept of Medicine Our InspirationOur Esteemed Guide late Dr Banoo Coyaji Dr K J Coyaji

3. Live demonstrations in workshop: Variceal band ligation Glue injection of gastric varices Percutaneous Gastrostomy (PEG) Esophageal dilation & metal stent Endoscopic polypectomy Achalasia pneumatic dilation Enteral stent placement ERCP and sphincterotomy CBD stone extraction Biliary stenting/metal stent Pancreatic stent EUS: biliary/pancreatic cases Topics in CME: Chronic viral hepatitis IBD: Biological therapies Variceal hemorrhage Chronic pancreatitis Liver transplantation in Pune Robotics in GI surgery Nutrition in perioperative period Pediatric liver diseases Acid Peptic disease EUS in Bile duct abnormalities

4. Speakers & Co-ordiinators Dr Amit Maydeo Dr Vinay Dhir Dr K M Mohandas Dr S S Bhlaerao Dr Shailesh Puntambekar Dr Parimal Lawate Dr Vinay Thorat Dr A L Kakrani Dr Harshal Gadhikar Dr Lalit Shimpi Dr Amol Bapaye Correspondence: Division of Gastroenterology; TDH Bldg; K.E.M. Hospital 489;Rasta Peth ;Sardar Moodliar Road, Pune 411011 ☎ 020 66037364 Email: giendoscopy@kemhospital.org Registration of Workshop Contact Division of Gastroenterology KEM Hospital Pune ( ☎ 66037364) Registration of CME without workshop: IMA Pune ( ☎ 24464771/24430042) or KEM Hospital ( ☎ 66037364) Visit www.kemhospital.org to download registration formwww.kemhospital.org Cheque/DD in favour of ‘KEM Hospital’ payable at Pune Other faculty Leading Medical & Surgical Gastroenterologists from Pune & Maharashtra, members of Pune Society of Gastroenterology along with senior colleagues from IMA Pune will partake in the academic discussions