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Clinical Updates & Academic Highlights

A closer look at Dr. Sanil Parekh’s work in advanced endoscopy, live procedures, international conferences, technology adoption and continued training in interventional gastroenterology.

6 Featured Updates

POEM Live Procedure Experience

IEE & ESD Advanced Training

01 EndoFLIP Technology

Flip the Future – Bangalore & Mumbai

Dr. Sanil Parekh participated in the “Flip the Future” meetings by Medtronic in Bangalore and Mumbai, bringing together leading gastroenterologists for discussions around evolving endoscopy technology and clinical practice.

What Dr. Sanil Parekh did

Participated in academic discussions with Prof. Bu Hayee, Prof. Schopmann and gastroenterologists from Bangalore and Mumbai.
Delivered a talk on his early-adopter experience with FLIP Technology.
Shared the routine use of EndoFLIP at the Institute of Gastrosciences, Sir H. N. Reliance Hospital, for POEM in Achalasia Cardia.
Discussed how EndoFLIP can help tailor the extent of myotomy and support efforts to reduce post-POEM reflux.

02 Live Endoscopy

Endobridge 2026 – India to the UK

At Endobridge 2026, organised by the British Society of Gastroenterology, Dr. Sanil Parekh was part of an Indian advanced-endoscopy faculty contributing live cases and knowledge exchange with colleagues in the United Kingdom.

What Dr. Sanil Parekh did

Joined an advanced endoscopy team that included Dr. Amit Maydeo, Dr. Amol Bapaye, Dr. Zaheer Nabi, Kapil Jamwal and Dr. Philip Mathews.
Participated in relaying advanced endoscopy cases from India to the UK.
Demonstrated a live POEM – Per Oral Endoscopic Myotomy case using the new EndoFLIP system.
Contributed to an international exchange of advanced endoscopy knowledge and expertise.

03 International Faculty

Nairobi Gastro International Conference & Africa Live

Dr. Sanil Parekh was invited to the 4th Nairobi Gastro International Conference and the 1st Nairobi-Africa Live, where he took part in live procedures, teaching, demonstrations and an international advanced-endoscopy programme.

What Dr. Sanil Parekh did

Performed a live Per Oral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM) case.
Performed band ligation for large esophageal varices.
Delivered a lecture on “The Basics of POEM”.
Demonstrated Endoscopic Ultrasound basics and EUS-FNB cases.
Participated as co-faculty in a live migrated CBD stent case performed by Dr. Nageshwar Reddy.
Moderated a live endoscopy session featuring advanced cases by international experts.
Was part of the team during the programme in which Dr. Amit Maydeo performed the first POEM in sub-Saharan Africa.

04 Knowledge Exchange

Bridging Continents with Endoscopic Expertise

An international clinical update highlighting Dr. Sanil Parekh’s involvement in advanced endoscopy teaching, collaborative learning and knowledge exchange across India and Africa.

What Dr. Sanil Parekh did

Contributed to international advanced-endoscopy learning and collaboration.
Supported the exchange of endoscopic techniques and clinical experience across centres.
Continued academic involvement in next-generation endoscopy and interventional gastroenterology.

05 Early Cancer Endoscopy

Precision Endoscopy in Early Cancer Care

A clinical update focused on precision endoscopy and the importance of identifying early gastrointestinal cancer at a stage where advanced endoscopic management may be considered.

What Dr. Sanil Parekh did

Highlights the role of careful endoscopic assessment in early cancer detection.
Reflects Dr. Sanil Parekh’s focus on advanced endoscopic techniques for selected early gastrointestinal lesions.
Emphasises the value of precision and timely evaluation in early cancer care.

06 Advanced Training

Advanced Endoscopy Training in Japan

Dr. Sanil Parekh spent two weeks at the Osaka International Cancer Institute in Japan with Prof. Noriya Uedo, further developing his understanding of advanced imaging and endoscopic resection of early gastrointestinal cancers.

What Dr. Sanil Parekh did

Undertook focused training at the Osaka International Cancer Institute.
Learned advanced principles and finer nuances of Image Enhanced Endoscopy (IEE).
Received training in Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (ESD).
Studied techniques for detecting early cancers and performing endoscopic resection.
Trained under Prof. Noriya Uedo, an authority in Image Enhanced Endoscopy and early-cancer detection.