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Symposium 16 Uncovering risk and evidence in gastroenterology using big data English

Date / Time	November 14 (Fri), 08:30-10:00
Room	Vista 1
Chair(s)	Joo-Sung Kim (Seoul National University, Korea) Hye Kyung Jung (Ewha Womans University, Korea)
Speaker(s)	08:30-08:52	Multi-source big data research in upper gastrointestinal diseases Sang Won Park (Kangwon National University, Korea)
	08:52-09:14	Big data in unraveling environmental risk factors for IBD Shin Ju Oh (Kyung Hee University, Korea)
	09:14-09:36	Acid-suppressive agents and cancer risk: Unraveling the evidence and clinical implications Seung In Seo (Hallym University, Korea)
	09:36-09:58	Estimation of pancreatic cancer risk using NHIS database Jin Ho Choi (Seoul National University, Korea)

Symposium 17 Optimizing treatment strategies for HCC: Concurrent and sequential approaches English

Date / Time	November 14 (Fri), 08:30-10:00
Room	Vista 2
Chair(s)	Han Chu Lee (University of Ulsan, Korea) Jae Young Jang (Soonchunhyang University, Korea)
Speaker(s)	08:30-08:52	The priority decision for subsequent systemic therapy after first-line failure of ICI-based regimens for HCC Arndt Vogel (University of Toronto, Canada)
	08:52-09:14	Promising systemic agents for combination therapy with TACE and their mechanistic rationales in incurable HCC Sung Won Chung (University of Ulsan, Korea)
	09:14-09:36	Role of radiotherapy for advanced-stage HCC in the era of IO Jeong Il Yu (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea)
	09:36-09:58	Efficacy and safety of ICI-based treatment for Child-Pugh B HCC Jean-Charles Nault (Université Sorbonne Paris Nord, France)

Combined Symposium 06 AI applications for pancreatic cancer English

Date / Time	November 14 (Fri), 08:30-10:00
Room	Vista 3
Chair(s)	Jong Ho Moon (SoonChunHyang University, Korea) Dong Hee Koh (Hallym University, Korea)
Speaker(s)	08:30-08:52	AI-based diagnosis of pancreatic cancer using CT Jang-Hwan Choi (Ewha Womans University, Korea)
	08:52-09:14	Spatial analysis of tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes in pancreatic cancer Sejoon Lee (Seoul National University, Korea)
	09:14-09:36	Application of EUS-based AI in pancreatic cancer Jae Keun Park (Hallym University, Korea)
	09:36-09:58	Toward a generalist AI assistant for pancreatic cancer diagnosis Kyu-Hwan Jung (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea)

PG Course 01 Focused management strategies in gastrointestinal cancer Korean

Date / Time	November 14 (Fri), 08:30-10:00
Room	Grand 1
Chair(s)	Dong Uk Kim (CHA University, Korea) Dae Young Cheung (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)
Speaker(s)	08:30-08:52	Management of cytotoxic and immunologic agents-related GI adverse events Jae Hyun Kim (Kosin University, Korea)
	08:52-09:14	Cancer-associated fatigue during treatment: Assessment and supportive care Dong Kee Jang (Seoul National University Boramae, Korea)
	09:14-09:36	Evidence-based approaches to cancer-related cachexia Eui Sun Jeong (Ewha Womans University, Korea)
	09:36-09:58	Addressing pain in GI cancer patients Jun-Mo Park (Kyungpook National University, Korea)

Symposium 18 Editor Session Korean

Date / Time	November 14 (Fri), 08:30-10:00
Room	Grand 4+5
Chair(s)	Jae Gyu Kim (Chung-Ang University, Korea) Yong Chan Lee (Yonsei University, Korea)
Speaker(s)	08:30-09:00	Living with AI as a medical professional Sang-Hoon Na (Seoul National University, Korea)
	09:00-09:20	Peer review using generative AI Yunho Jung (Soonchunhyang University, Korea)
	09:20-09:40	Evaluation and publication ethics of AI-assisted papers Jaeryung Oh (Korea University, Korea)

Free Paper 12 [KCHUGR] Upper GI 01 English

Date / Time	November 14 (Fri), 08:30-09:10
Room	Walker 1
Chair(s)	Ok-Jae Lee (Gyeongsang National University, Korea) Woo Chul Chung (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)
Speaker(s)	08:30-08:40	Age-and comorbidity-based gastric cancer screening intervals: A nationwide cohort study Seokho Myeong (Armed Forces Yangju Hospital, Korea)
	08:40-08:50	Socioeconomic status and gastric cancer survival: Retrospective cohort study using the K-CURE data Jung Kim (Seoul National University, Korea)
	08:50-09:00	Upper age limit for gastric cancer screening endoscopy: A population-based cohort study on risk-benefit in the elderly Seokho Myeong (Armed Forces Yangju Hospital, Korea)
	09:00-09:10	Economic evaluation of endoscopic gastric cancer screening: Real-world evidence from the Korean National Health Insurance data Hyorim Lee (Ewha Womans University, Korea)

Free Paper 13 [KCHUGR] Upper GI 02 English

Date / Time	November 14 (Fri), 09:10-10:00
Room	Walker 1
Chair(s)	Eun Young Kim (Daegu Catholic University, Korea) Jaekyu Sung (Chungnam National University, Korea)
Speaker(s)	09:10-09:20	Endoscopic ultrasound elastography for diagnosis of Borrmann type 4 advanced gastric cancer: A pilot study Jihoon Hong (Seoul National University, Korea)
	09:20-09:30	Hypoxia priming, transient tumor-initiating cells, and border myCAFs shape initiation and progression of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma Byung Hoon Min (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea)
	09:30-09:40	Single-cell RNA sequencing combined with bulk RNA sequencing identifies OLFML2B in macrophage gene signatures for gastric cancer prognosis and immunotherapy Mingzhu Xiu (The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, China)
	09:40-09:50	Effect of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists on gastric mucosal visibility during upper endoscopy in patients with type 2 diabetes: A propensity score-matched analysis Hyunjung Park (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea)
	09:50-10:00	Laparoscopic proximal gastrectomy with SOFY reconstruction for upper gastric cancer Tin Bui (Binh Dan Hospital, Vietnam)

Symposium 19 Updates on the endoscopic management of gastric neoplasms English

Date / Time	November 14 (Fri), 08:30-10:00
Room	Walker 2
Chair(s)	Soonchunhyang University (Soonchunhyang University, Korea) Hee Seok Moon (Chungnam National University, Korea)
Speaker(s)	08:30-08:52	Endoscopic management of undifferentiated-type EGC Yonghwan Kwon (Kyungpook National University, Korea)
	08:52-09:14	Challenges and considerations in treating elderly patients with EGC Bong Eun Lee (Pusan National University, Korea)
	09:14-09:36	Managing low-grade dysplasia: To treat or not, and how to select optimal endoscopic technique Jung-Wook Kim (Kyung Hee University, Korea)
	09:36-09:58	Surveillance vs. resection for gastric subepithelial tumors Moon Kyung Joo (Korea University, Korea)

Symposium 20 Comprehensive strategies in IBS management: From pathophysiology to practice English

Date / Time	November 14 (Fri), 08:30-10:00
Room	Art Hall
Chair(s)	Ajou University (Ajou University, Korea) Daegu Catholic University (Daegu Catholic University, Korea)
Speaker(s)	08:30-08:52	Updates on IBS pathophysiology Jung Ho Park (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea)
	08:52-09:14	Advancing the diagnosis of IBS: An introduction of 2025 Seoul Consensus Guidelines Hoon Sup Koo (Konyang University, Korea)
	09:14-09:36	Dietary and microbiome-based therapies for IBS Jongbeom Shin (Inha University, Korea)
	09:36-09:58	Advances in pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments for IBS Andrew Ong (Singapore General Hospital, Singapore)

Symposium 21 Exploring microbiomes and biomarkers in gastrointestinal diseases English

Date / Time	November 14 (Fri), 10:20-11:50
Room	Vista 1
Chair(s)	Dong Il Park (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea) Magdy El-Salhy (University of Bergen, Norway)
Speaker(s)	10:20-10:42	Gut microbiome and steatotic liver disease: Impact and therapeutic potential Ki Tae Suk (Hallym University, Korea)
	10:42-11:04	Human microbiome in IBD: Lessons from hospital based-human microbiome project in Korea Seong-joon Koh (Seoul National University, Korea)
	11:04-11:26	Fecal microbial transplantation for management of irritable bowel syndrome Magdy El-Salhy (University of Bergen, Norway)
	11:26-11:48	Bile acids: Major regulator of the gut microbiome Kihyun Ryu (Konyang University, Korea)

Symposium 22 In vitro and in vivo experimental models to study liver diseases English

Date / Time	November 14 (Fri), 10:20-11:50
Room	Vista 2
Chair(s)	Seoul National University (Seoul National University, Korea) KAIST (KAIST, Korea)
Speaker(s)	10:20-10:50	Models for hepatitis B and the associated liver cancers Kyun-Hwan Kim (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea)
	10:50-11:20	Preclinical MASH studies Sang Geon Kim (Dongguk University, Korea)
	11:20-11:50	Cancer immunotherapy research Tae-Jin Kim (Korea Institute of Radiological & Medical Sciences, Korea)

Symposium 23 AI for colonoscopy and intestinal diseases: The road ahead English

Date / Time	November 14 (Fri), 10:20-11:50
Room	Vista 3
Chair(s)	University of Ulsan (University of Ulsan, Korea) Jeonbuk National University (Jeonbuk National University, Korea)
Speaker(s)	10:20-10:42	Enhancing physician-AI collaboration for computer-aided diagnosis Eun Hyo Jin (Seoul National University, Korea)
	10:42-11:04	Has autonomous AI advanced beyond computer-aided diagnosis of colorectal lesions? Daniel von Renteln (University of Montreal, Canada)
	11:04-11:26	AI-driven real-time quality assurance in colonoscopy practice Ji Young Lee (University of Ulsan, Korea)
	11:26-11:48	AI-enhanced endoscopic evaluation in IBD: From activity scoring to dysplasia surveillance Han Hee Lee (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)

PG Course 02 Gastrointestinal ulcers Korean

Date / Time	November 14 (Fri), 10:20-11:50
Room	Grand 1
Chair(s)	Seoul National University (Seoul National University, Korea) Seoul National University (Seoul National University, Korea)
Speaker(s)	10:20-10:42	Peptic ulcer Hyeong Ho Jo (Daegu Catholic University, Korea)
	10:42-11:04	Refractory ulcer Da Hyun Jung (Yonsei University, Korea)
	11:04-11:26	Infection-related ulcer Tae-Se Kim (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea)
	11:26-11:48	NSAIDs-induced ulcer Ayoung Lee (Korea University, Korea)

Free Paper 14 [KPBA] Pancreatobiliary 03 English

Date / Time	November 14 (Fri), 10:20-11:00
Room	Grand 4+5
Chair(s)	Chungbuk National University (Chungbuk National University, Korea) Tae Hoon Lee (Soonchunhyang University, Korea)
Speaker(s)	10:20-10:30	Cascaded segmentation and radiomics for classification of pancreatic cystic lesions Jin Ho Choi (Seoul National University, Korea)
	10:30-10:40	Comprehensive cancer surveillance in intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms: Insights into pancreatic and extra-pancreatic malignancies Dong Wook Kim (University of Ulsan, Korea)
	10:40-10:50	Octreotide microspheres for preventing clinically relevant pancreatic fistula after pancreaticoduodenectomy: A multicenter singlearm phase II study Ruozheng Wei (Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China)

Free Paper 15 [KPBA] Pancreatobiliary 04 English

Date / Time	November 14 (Fri), 11:00-11:50
Room	Grand 4+5
Chair(s)	Tae Jun Song (University of Ulsan, Korea) Seoul National University (Seoul National University, Korea)
Speaker(s)	11:00-11:10	Characteristics, risk factors, and prognostic implications of early-onset pancreatic cancer: A population-based study using the K-CURE database In Rae Cho (Seoul National University, Korea)
	11:10-11:20	Prospective evaluation of cholangiocarcinoma with endoscopic biopsy-based next generation sequencing Ho Seung Lee (Korea University, Korea)
	11:20-11:30	Competency in pediatric ERCP: Case volume analysis of 1,225 procedures over three decades Sowon Park (University of Ulsan, Korea)
	11:30-11:40	Low CEA and high glucose as diagnostic markers for non-mucinous pancreatic cysts Dong Wook Kim (University of Ulsan, Korea)

Symposium 24 Gut microbiota and gastric cancer English

Date / Time	November 14 (Fri), 10:20-11:50
Room	Walker 1
Chair(s)	The Catholic University of Korea (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea) University of Indonesia (University of Indonesia, Indonesia) Pusan National University (Pusan National University, Korea)
Speaker(s)	10:20-10:42	Gastric microbiota associated with gastric precancerous lesions in Helicobacter pylori-negative patients Hyo-Joon Yang (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea)
	10:42-11:04	Gastric microbiome signature for predicting metachronous recurrence after endoscopic resection of gastric neoplasm Cheol Min Shin (Seoul National University, Korea)
	11:04-11:26	Microbiome within tumors: Impact on gastric cancer prognosis and treatment Xiaofang Xing (Peking University Cancer Hospital, China)
	11:26-11:48	Emerging insights into gut microbiota: Pivotal roles in gastric cancer pathogenesis Jae Yong Park (Chung-Ang University, Korea)

Symposium 25 Starting POEM: Basics, indications, and techniques English

Date / Time	November 14 (Fri), 10:20-11:50
Room	Walker 2
Chair(s)	Hwoon-Yong Jung (University of Ulsan, Korea) Ippei Tanaka (Showa University, Japan)
Speaker(s)	10:20-10:42	Understanding thoracoabdominal anatomy for POEM procedure Hyuk Soon Choi (Korea University, Korea)
	10:42-11:04	POEM for achalasia Sung Eun Kim (Kosin University, Korea)
	11:04-11:26	G-POEM for gastroparesis Hyunsoo Chung (Seoul National University, Korea)
	11:26-11:48	Role of functional endoscopy Ippei Tanaka (Showa University, Japan)

Symposium 26 Emerging trends in constipation treatment: From microbiota to modern therapeutics English

Date / Time	November 14 (Fri), 10:20-11:50
Room	Art Hall
Chair(s)	Wonkwang University (Wonkwang University, Korea) Mark Fox (University of Zurich, Switzerland)
Speaker(s)	10:20-10:42	Understanding normal vs. dysfunctional colonic motility: Role of gut microbiota Sunyoung Park (Chonnam National University, Korea)
	10:42-11:04	Functional vs. secondary constipation: How to differentiate Mark Fox (University of Zurich, Switzerland)
	11:04-11:26	Management of severe defecatory symptoms: Practical techniques for constipation Tae Hee Lee (Soonchunhyang University, Korea)
	11:26-11:48	Novel drug developments and future targets Noriaki Manabe (Kawasaki Medical School, Japan)

Luncheon Symposium 03 English

Date / Time	November 14 (Fri), 12:40-13:20
Room	Vista 1
Chair(s)	University of Indonesia (University of Indonesia, Indonesia) Sang Kil Lee (Yonsei University, Korea)
Speaker(s)	12:40-13:20	Redefining the role of P-CAB: From GERD to gastritis and beyond Dae Young Cheung (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)

Luncheon Symposium 04 English

Date / Time	November 14 (Fri), 12:40-13:20
Room	Grand 1
Chair(s)	Seoul National University Boramae (Seoul National University Boramae, Korea)
Speaker(s)	12:40-13:20	STILLEN: A solution for drug-induced gastropathy and enteropathy Ji Yong Ahn (University of Ulsan, Korea)

Luncheon Symposium 05

Date / Time	November 14 (Fri), 12:40-13:20
Room	Walker 2
Chair(s)	Jong Ho Moon (SoonChunHyang University, Korea)
Speaker(s)	12:40-13:20	Application of EU-ME3 in upper gastrointestinal tract Pusan National University (Pusan National University, Korea)

Plenary Session 01

Date / Time	November 14 (Fri), 13:20-14:05
Room	Vista 1
Chair(s)	The Catholic University of Korea (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea) Hyun-Soo Kim (Yonsei University Wonju, Korea) Wonkwang University (Wonkwang University, Korea)
Speaker(s)	13:20-13:35	Comparison of endoscopic resection and surgery for early gastric cancer with undifferentiated histologic type (ERASE-GC trial): A report of baseline results Hyuk Lee (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea)
	13:35-13:50	Roseburia faecis exacerbates colitis and translates to an inflammatory microbiome risk signature in human IBD Hyun Taek Hong (Seoul National University, Korea)
	13:50-14:05	Inverted impedance based 4D manometry improves diagnostic accuracy of EGJ distensibility compared with conventional impedance using FLIP as reference Kyungmin Choi (University of Ulsan, Korea)

Symposium 27 Biomarkers for diagnosis, treatment response, and prognosis in liver diseases

Date / Time	November 14 (Fri), 13:20-14:50
Room	Vista 2
Chair(s)	National Taiwan University (National Taiwan University, Taiwan) Sungkyunkwan University (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea)
Speaker(s)	13:20-13:42	Early predictors of hepatitis B relapse after antiviral cessation Cheng-Hao Tseng (I-Shou University, Taiwan)
	13:42-14:04	Biomarkers for monitoring disease progression in MASLD Nobuharu Tamaki (Musashino Red Cross Hospital, Japan)
	14:04-14:26	Imaging markers predicting response to IO in HCC Subin Heo (University of Ulsan, Korea)
	14:26-14:48	Histological markers for differential diagnosis of liver tumors and inflammatory conditions Haeryoung Kim (Seoul National University, Korea)

Free Paper 16 [KASID] Lower GI 01

Date / Time	November 14 (Fri), 13:20-14:00
Room	Vista 3
Chair(s)	University of Ulsan (University of Ulsan, Korea) Korea University (Korea University, Korea)
Speaker(s)	13:20-13:30	Mathematical modeling of the bile acid-IgAFusobacterium triad predicts immune-metabolic checkpoints in colorectal cancer progression and recurrence control Prihantini Prihantini (IMCDS-BioMed Research Foundation, Indonesia)
	13:30-13:40	Proteome analysis of intestinal tissues from healthy individuals revealed distinct proteomic differences between the terminal ileum and colonic regions
	13:40-13:50	Light-to-moderate alcohol consumption increases the risk of colorectal cancer especially in individuals with impaired fasting glucose or diabetes: A nationwide cohort study Young Eun Oh (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea)

Free Paper 17 [KASID] Lower GI 02

Date / Time	November 14 (Fri), 14:00-14:50
Room	Vista 3
Chair(s)	Sungkyunkwan University (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea) Chung-Ang University (Chung-Ang University, Korea)
Speaker(s)	14:00-14:10	Risk factors for early-onset colorectal neoplasia in Korean adults Seung Bum Lee (University of Ulsan, Korea)
	14:10-14:20	Effect of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists on bowel preparation for colonoscopy in patients with type 2 diabetes: A propensity scorematched analysis Hyunjung Park (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea)
	14:20-14:30	Cold vs . hot endoscopic mucosal resection for 10-15 mm non-pedunculated colorectal polyps in patients on antithrombotic therapy: A multicenter prospective KASID study Shin-Ju Oh (Kyung Hee University, Korea)
	14:30-14:40	Endoscopic versus surgical resection for earlystage colorectal cancer: An integrated, nationwide population-based study Jeongkuk Seo (Chung-Ang University, Korea)

PG Course 03 Clinical practice guidelines for upper GI endoscopy in Korea: Case-based learning Korean

Date / Time	November 14 (Fri), 13:20-14:50
Room	Grand 1
Chair(s)	Kyungpook National University (Kyungpook National University, Korea) Sang Kil Lee (Yonsei University, Korea)
Speaker(s)	13:20-13:42	Gastric subepithelial lesions Hyun Lim (Hallym University, Korea)
	13:42-14:04	Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy Hee Kyong Na (University of Ulsan, Korea)
	14:04-14:26	Endoscopic resection of early gastrointestinal cancer Jie-Hyun Kim (Yonsei University, Korea)
	14:26-14:48	Management of antithrombotic agents in patients undergoing GI endoscopy Beom Jin Kim (Chung-Ang University, Korea)

Symposium 28 Recent advancement in the management of IPMN

Date / Time	November 14 (Fri), 13:20-14:50
Room	Grand 4+5
Chair(s)	University of Ulsan (University of Ulsan, Korea) Sungkyunkwan University (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea)
Speaker(s)	13:20-13:42	What’s new in international evidence-based Kyoto guidelines? Akio Katanuma (Sapporo Medical University, Japan)
	13:42-14:04	Updates in radiomics in differentiation of IPMN Jaeseung Shin (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea)
	14:04-14:26	Novel biomarkers of IPMN Walter Park (Stanford University, USA)
	14:26-14:48	Role of adjuvant treatment in IPMN-associated carcinoma Jongchan Lee (Seoul National University, Korea)

Free Paper 18 [KCHUGR] Upper GI 03

Date / Time	November 14 (Fri), 13:20-14:00
Room	Walker 1
Chair(s)	Soonchunhyang University (Soonchunhyang University, Korea) The Catholic University of Korea (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)
Speaker(s)	13:20-13:30	Tegoprazan versus proton pump inhibitors for Helicobacter pylori eradication: A five-year single-center experience following approval of Tegoprazan in Korea Seokin Kang (Inje University,, Korea)
	13:30-13:40	Antimicrobial resistance of Helicobacter pylori and factors affecting culture success Jee Young Sohn (Hallym University, Korea)
	13:40-13:50	Characterization of gastric microbiota based on endoscopic and histopathologic findings in gastritis: Focus on non-Helicobacter pylori pathogenic genera Rini Rahmawarni Bachtiar (Hasanuddin University, Indonesia)
	13:50-14:00	Perception and knowledge of the general population regarding Helicobacter pylori Amkhaou Fatima (Chu Ibn Rochd, Morocco)

Free Paper 19 [KCHUGR] Upper GI 04

Date / Time	November 14 (Fri), 14:00-14:50
Room	Walker 1
Chair(s)	Hallym University (Hallym University, Korea) Jeju National University (Jeju National University, Korea)
Speaker(s)	14:00-14:10	Prognostic impact of prior malignancy in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma: A nationwide multicenter propensity scoreadjusted cohort study from Asia Suna Yu (Ewha Womans University, Korea)
	14:10-14:20	Comparison of outcomes between endoscopic submucosal dissection and esophagectomy for superficial esophageal squamous cell carcinoma Byeong Yun Ahn (Seoul National University, Korea)
	14:20-14:30	Clinical outcomes of endoscopic and surgical resection for duodenal neuroendocrine tumors: A 16-year retrospective study Ilsoo Kim (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)
	14:30-14:40	Increased risk of early-onset gastric cancer among young adults age 20-49 years with diabetes: A nationwide cohort study Tae-Se Kim (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea)

Symposium 29 Innovative strategies in gastroesophageal cancer therapy: Precision medicine, resistance, and emerging technologies

Date / Time	November 14 (Fri), 13:20-14:50
Room	Walker 2
Chair(s)	Jeong Seop Moon (Inje University, Korea) Kyungpook National University (Kyungpook National University, Korea)
Speaker(s)	13:20-13:42	Personalized and immunotherapeutic strategies in gastroesophageal cancer treatment Hee Seok Moon (Chungnam National University, Korea)
	13:42-14:04	Optimizing radiotherapy strategies for esophageal cancer: From conventional to proton therapy Yang-Gun Suh (National Cancer Center, Korea)
	14:04-14:26	Microbiome modulation as an emerging strategy in enhancing cancer therapy Jun Yu (The Chinese University of Hong Kong, China)
	14:26-14:48	Applications of artificial intelligence in digital pathology for upper GI cancer Sung Hak Lee (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)

Symposium 30 Advancing therapeutic endoscopy techniques

Date / Time	November 14 (Fri), 13:20-14:50
Room	Art Hall
Chair(s)	Pusan National University (Pusan National University, Korea) Ken Ohata (NTT Medical Center Tokyo, Japan)
Speaker(s)	13:20-13:42	Optimizing cold snare EMR: Techniques and outcomes for small colorectal polyps Seong-Jung Kim (Chosun University, Korea)
	13:42-14:04	Advanced EMR strategies for large non-pedunculated colon polyps Dongwoo Kim (Korea University, Korea)
	14:04-14:26	Pushing the boundaries of colorectal ESD: Techniques to improve outcomes Ken Ohata (NTT Medical Center Tokyo, Japan)
	14:26-14:48	Traction-assisted ESD: Innovative methods to enhance visualization and efficiency Yunho Jung (Soonchunhyang University, Korea)

Plenary Session 02

Date / Time	November 14 (Fri), 14:05-14:50
Room	Vista 1
Chair(s)	Inje University (Inje University, Korea) Young Deok Cho (Soonchunhyang University, Korea) Seoul National University (Seoul National University, Korea)
Speaker(s)	14:05-14:20	Low tumor burden predicts benefit from transarterial treatment in hepatocellular carcinoma with extrahepatic metastasis: A nationwide cohort study Jaejun Lee (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)
	14:20-14:35	Exosome-mediated modulation of chemoresistance in patient-derived tumor organoids Dong Kim (CHA University,, Korea)
	14:35-14:50	Distinct intratumor microbial clusters predict prognosis by shaping an immunosuppressive microenvironment in pancreatic cancer Kwangrok Jung (Seoul National University, Korea)

Combined Symposium 07 Advancing therapeutic strategies and optimizing managements in gastrointestinal diseases

Date / Time	November 14 (Fri), 15:10-16:40
Room	Vista 1
Chair(s)	Joost Drenth (Amsterdam UMC, Netherlands) Yeungnam University (Yeungnam University, Korea)
Speaker(s)	15:10-15:32	Advancing eosinophilic esophagitis management: The promise of dupilumab and oral budesonide Thomas Greuter (University Zurich, Switzerland)
	15:32-15:54	Strategic treatment positioning: Navigating biologics and small molecules in IBD Won Moon (Kosin University, Korea)
	15:54-16:16	Multidimensional approach to refractory variceal bleeding: Limitations of endoscopic treatment and therapeutic strategies Joost Drenth (Amsterdam UMC, Netherlands)
	16:16-16:38	Prediction and monitoring of variceal bleeding in cirrhotic patients Chang Wook Kim (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)

Combined Symposium 08 Multidisciplinary approaches and debates in the management of hilar cholangiocarcinoma

Date / Time	November 14 (Fri), 15:10-16:40
Room	Vista 2
Chair(s)	Konkuk University (Konkuk University, Korea) Seoul National University (Seoul National University, Korea)
Speaker(s)	15:10-15:32	Preoperative biliary drainage for perihilar cholangiocarcinoma? Woohyung Lee (University of Ulsan, Korea)
	15:32-15:54	Management for postoperative strictures Min Jae Yang (Ajou University, Korea)
	15:54-16:16	The role of biliary RFA in hilar cholangiocarcinoma Jae Hee Cho (Yonsei University, Korea)
	16:16-16:38	Optimal strategies for biliary drainage in long-term survivors with advanced hilar cholangiocarcinoma Tae Hoon Lee (Soonchunhyang University, Korea)

Combined Symposium 09 How have the latest updates in Korean Gastric Cancer Guideline evolved?(TBD) Korean

Date / Time	November 14 (Fri), 15:10-16:40
Room	Vista 3
Chair(s)	Pusan National University (Pusan National University, Korea) Chungbuk National University (Chungbuk National University, Korea)
Speaker(s)	15:10-15:32	Endoscopic diagnosis and treatment Sun Hyung Kang (Chungnam National University, Korea)
	15:32-15:54	Surgery Tae-Han Kim (Seoul National University, Korea)
	15:54-16:16	Systemic therapy Han Jo Jeon (Korea University, Korea)

PG Course 04 Guidelines and evidence-based recommendations in liver disease management Korean

Date / Time	November 14 (Fri), 15:10-16:40
Room	Grand 1
Chair(s)	University of Ulsan (University of Ulsan, Korea) Chonnam National University (Chonnam National University, Korea)
Speaker(s)	15:10-15:32	Chronic hepatitis B: Antiviral strategy Won-Mook Choi (University of Ulsan, Korea)
	15:32-15:54	Chronic hepatitis C: Antiviral strategy Young Kul Jung (Korea University, Korea)
	15:54-16:16	MASLD: Current and potential new treatments Won Sohn (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea)
	16:16-16:38	Liver cirrhosis: Complications and specific management Do Seon Song (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)

Free Paper 20 [KASID] Lower GI 03

Date / Time	November 14 (Fri), 15:10-15:50
Room	Grand 4+5
Chair(s)	Hanyang University (Hanyang University, Korea) The Catholic University of Korea (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)
Speaker(s)	15:10-15:20	Prevalence of and risk factors for difficult-to-treat inflammatory bowel disease in Korean Jung Hyun Noh (Seoul National University, Korea)
	15:20-15:30	Association between medication and cancer incidence in patients with inflammatory bowel disease: A population-based, nested case-control study Jeongkuk Seo (Chung-Ang University, Korea)
	15:30-15:40	Treatment persistence after switching between anti- TNF-alpha agents and JAK inhibitors in ulcerative colitis: A nationwide real-world analysis from HIRA Ji Eun Baek (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)
	15:40-15:50	Intra-luminal adhering neutrophil elastasetargeting nanosystem conjugated with functional peptide for the local treatment of ulcerative colitis: Validation using preclinical and clinical sample Rehan Khan (Institute of Nano Science and Technology, India)

Free Paper 21 [KCHUGR] Upper GI 05

Date / Time	November 14 (Fri), 15:50-16:40
Room	Grand 4+5
Chair(s)	National Cancer Center (National Cancer Center, Korea) Wansik Lee (Chonnam National University, Korea)
Speaker(s)	15:50-16:00	Evaluation of a new motorized endoscope versus conventional endoscopy: A single-center, singleblind, randomized controlled trial Hyunsoo Chung (Seoul National University, Korea)
	16:00-16:10	Diagnostic performance and potential harms of population-based esophagogastroduodenoscopy for gastric cancer screening Hyoung Il Choi (Kyung Hee University, Korea)
	16:10-16:20	Sex differences among endoscopists in cancer and precancer detection in gastroscopy in AI era LI Huang (Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, China)
	16:20-16:30	Artificial intelligence based gastric cancer risk stratification with surrounding mucosal image analysis: Performance and impact on physician behavior Yuna Kim (Yonsei University, Korea)
	16:30-16:40	An artificial intelligence system for detection and diagnosis of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma and precancerous lesions on narrow-band and white-light endoscopic images and videos: Performance comparison with endoscopists Yoonhee Lee (Seoul National University, Korea)

Symposium 31 In the era of various interventions, what do you prefer in different situations?

Date / Time	November 14 (Fri), 15:10-16:40
Room	Art Hall
Chair(s)	Hiroyuki Isayama (Juntendo University, Japan) Inha University (Inha University, Korea)
Speaker(s)	15:10-15:32	How I manage biliary drainage via ERCP in different clinical situations Sung Ill Jang (Yonsei University, Korea)
	15:32-15:54	Navigating biliary drainage via EUS: Lessons from practice Shomei Ryozawa (Saitama Medical University, Japan)
	15:54-16:16	How I approach pancreatic and peripancreatic drainage: ERCP or EUS? Sang Hyub Lee (Seoul National University, Korea)
	16:16-16:38	How I perform gallbladder drainage via EUS in high-risk surgical patients Tae Jun Song (University of Ulsan, Korea)