Core curriculum for endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD)

This document is one of a series of documents prepared by the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Training Committee. This document contains recommendations for a training curriculum intended for use by endoscopy training directors, endoscopists involved in endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) training, and trainees learning this procedure. This document was developed as an overview of techniques currently favored for the performance and training of ESD and to serve as a guide to published references, videos, and other resources available to the trainer. This curriculum is evolving, and we anticipate modifications and updates to be included in the future as more evidence and experience in ESD becomes available.

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This document is part of a series prepared by the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Training Committee. It contains recommendations for an endoscopy training curriculum, particularly for ESD training. The document provides an overview of favored techniques for ESD performance and training, as well as guidance on available resources for trainers, with anticipated future modifications and updates.