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Symposium 32 Latest trends in diagnosis and treatment of lower GI diseases 2025 English

Date / Time	November 15 (Sat), 08:30-10:00
Room	Vista 1
Chair(s)	Eun Young Kim (Daegu Catholic University, Korea) Theodore R. Levin (Kaiser Permanente, USA)
Speaker(s)	08:30-08:52	Current capabilities and limitations of AI in colonoscopy Theodore R. Levin (Kaiser Permanente, USA)
	08:52-09:14	Best choice for CRC screening at the population level: FIT, stool DNA test, or colonoscopy? Jae Myung Cha (Kyung Hee University, Korea)
	09:14-09:36	The turning point in colon therapy: Clinical applications of FMT Dai Ishikawa (Juntendo University, Japan)
	09:36-09:58	Small bowel bleeding: Diagnostic challenges and therapeutic strategies Hyun Joo Song (Jeju National University, Korea)

Symposium 33 Innovative approaches in functional dyspepsia: From mechanisms to multimodal management English

Date / Time	November 15 (Sat), 08:30-10:00
Room	Vista 2
Chair(s)	Konkuk University (Konkuk University, Korea) Gerald Holtmann (Princess Alexandra Hospital, Australia)
Speaker(s)	08:30-08:52	Emerging mechanisms of functional dyspepsia and advances in diagnosis Jung-Hwan Oh (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)
	08:52-09:14	Differences and clinical implications of international guidelines for FD Seung Jung Yu (Inje University, Korea)
	09:14-09:36	The role of dietary interventions, probiotics, and herbal medicine Gerald Holtmann (Princess Alexandra Hospital, Australia)
	09:36-09:58	The potential of gut-brain interaction targeted non-pharmacologic therapies and digital therapeutics Sung Hoon Yoon (Wonkwang University, Korea)

Symposium 34 Recent updates in the endoscopic diagnosis and management of pancreatic cysts English

Date / Time	November 15 (Sat), 08:30-10:00
Room	Vista 3
Chair(s)	Seungmin Bang (Yonsei University, Korea) Shomei Ryozawa (Saitama Medical University, Japan)
Speaker(s)	08:30-08:52	The development of radiological diagnosis of pancreas cysts Woo Kyoung Jeong (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea)
	08:52-09:14	EUS-guided tissue acquisition of pancreatic cysts Dongwook Oh (University of Ulsan, Korea)
	09:14-09:36	Molecular diagnosis of pancreas cystic fluid analysis Walter Park (Stanford University, USA)
	09:36-09:58	Minimally invasive approach in pancreatic cyst surgery: Optimal timing Ki Byung Song (University of Ulsan, Korea)

PG Course 05 Comprehensive insights into colorectal tumors Korean

Date / Time	November 15 (Sat), 08:30-10:00
Room	Grand 1
Chair(s)	Sungkyunkwan University (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea) Soonchunhyang University (Soonchunhyang University, Korea)
Speaker(s)	08:30-08:52	Characteristics and treatment approaches for high-risk colorectal polyps Chang Kyo Oh (Hallym University, Korea)
	08:52-09:14	Optimal strategies for the diagnosis and treatment of rectal neuroendocrine tumor Jong Yoon Lee (Dong-A University, Korea)
	09:14-09:36	Practical applications of post-polypectomy surveillance guidelines Eun Hye Oh (Hanyang University, Korea)
	09:36-09:58	Strategies for managing malignant colonic obstruction Seung Min Hong (Pusan National University, Korea)

Free Paper 22 [KSG] Others English

Date / Time	November 15 (Sat), 08:30-09:10
Room	Grand 4+5
Chair(s)	Korea University (Korea University, Korea) Seoul National University (Seoul National University, Korea)
Speaker(s)	08:30-08:40	Comparative study on clinical diagnosis of digestive system diseases between DeepSeek-R1 and ChatGPT4o-mini based on textual medical records Mingzhu Xiu (The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, China)
	08:40-08:50	Artificial intelligence in digestive endoscopy: Perceptions, expectations and perspectives Amal Lrhilrha (Ibn Rochd University Hospital Center, Morocco)
	08:50-09:00	Association between type 2 diabetes and gastrointestinal bleeding: A nationwide populationbased cohort study in South Korea Gihong Park (Seoul National University, Korea)
	09:00-09:10	Clinical efficacy of contrast-enhanced harmonic EUS for mediastinal lymphadenopathy in lung cancer: A prospective, single-center study Dong Wook Lee (Kyungpook National University, Korea)

USG: Abdominal US training specialist 01 [KASL] Korean

Date / Time	November 15 (Sat), 08:30-10:00
Room	Walker 1
Chair(s)	Moon Young Kim (Yonsei University Wonju, Korea)
Speaker(s)	08:30-08:52	Experiences and challenges in ultrasound education Tae Suk Kim (Kangwon National University, Korea)
	08:52-09:14	Clinical practice guidelines for the managing pancreatic cystic neoplasm Yoonseok Lee (Gachon University, Korea)
	09:14-09:36	CEUS LI-RADS for diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma Jae Seok Bae (Seoul National University, Korea)
	09:36-09:58	Recent advances and future perspectives in spleen stiffness measurement Jeong-Ju Yoo (Soonchunhyang University, Korea)
	09:58-10:00	Q&A

USG: Abdominal US training beginner [KASL] Korean

Date / Time	November 15 (Sat), 08:30-10:00
Room	Walker 2
Chair(s)	Ki Tae Suk (Hallym University, Korea)
Speaker(s)	08:30-09:00	Scanning technique for the beginner: Liver Ji Won Park (Hallym University, Korea)
	09:00-09:30	Scanning technique for the beginner: Pancreatobiliary Heechul Nam (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)
	09:30-10:00	Clinical approach for common abdominal US findings: Cystic liver disease & GB polyp Ji Eun Han (Ajou University, Korea)

Combined Symposium 10 The journey of care: Ensuring continuity from children to adults English

Date / Time	November 15 (Sat), 08:30-10:00
Room	Art Hall
Chair(s)	Kyung Mo Kim (University of Ulsan, Korea) Ki-Nam Shim (Ewha Womans University, Korea)
Speaker(s)	08:30-08:52	Evidence-based updates in the management of refractory constipation in pediatrics Yeong Eun Kim (Yonsei University, Korea)
	08:52-09:14	Current evidence and strategies for managing chronic constipation in adults Jung Won Lee (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea)
	09:14-09:36	Recent updates on autoimmune hepatitis in Korean children Jong Woo Hahn (Seoul National University, Korea)
	09:36-09:58	Real-world treatment strategies for autoimmune hepatitis: Bridging pediatric and adult practices Soon Kyu Lee (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)

Combined Symposium 11 Innovations in endoscopic management of IBD English

Date / Time	November 15 (Sat), 10:20-11:50
Room	Vista 1
Chair(s)	Eulji University (Eulji University, Korea) Chonnam National University (Chonnam National University, Korea)
Speaker(s)	10:20-10:42	From diagnosis to prognosis: AI-driven endoscopy for precision IBD care Jeongkuk Seo (Chung-Ang University, Korea)
	10:42-11:04	Personalized colorectal cancer surveillance in IBD Bora Keum (Korea University, Korea)
	11:04-11:26	Advanced therapeutic endoscopy for IBD complications Jinsu Kim (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)
	11:26-11:48	Integrating endoscopic insights into multidisciplinary IBD care Ji Eun Kim (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea)

Combined Symposium 12 Unraveling the gastric cancer microenvironment English

Date / Time	November 15 (Sat), 10:20-11:50
Room	Vista 2
Chair(s)	Ki Taek Nam (Yonsei University, Korea) Sungkyunkwan University (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea)
Speaker(s)	10:20-10:50	Spatial dissection of tumor microenvironments in gastric cancer Sung Hak Lee (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)
	10:50-11:20	Single-cell analysis of gastric pre-cancerous lesion and cancer Ki Taek Nam (Yonsei University, Korea)
	11:20-11:50	Risk of gastric adenocarcinoma after eradication of Helicobacter pylori Il Ju Choi (National Cancer Center, Korea)

Multidisciplinary Symposium 01 Advancements in the management of UGI bleeding English

Date / Time	November 15 (Sat), 10:20-11:50
Room	Vista 3
Chair(s)	The Catholic University of Korea (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea) Kangwon National University (Kangwon National University, Korea)
Speaker(s)	10:20-10:42	Recent strategies in risk stratification and rebleeding prevention Joseph Sung (Nanyang Technological University, Singapore)
	10:42-11:04	Endoscopic hemostasis: Current hemostatic devices and their clinical outcomes Sun Hyung Kang (Chungnam National University, Korea)
	11:04-11:26	Radiologic interventions: Techniques and their clinical outcomes Saebeom Hur (Seoul National University, Korea)
	11:26-11:48	Role of surgery: Knowing when to do surgery, and what surgery to do Jin-Jo Kim (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)

PG Course 06 Diet and lifestyle advice for patients with FGID Korean

Date / Time	November 15 (Sat), 10:20-11:50
Room	Grand 1
Chair(s)	Sungkyunkwan University (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea) Jeong Eun Shin (Dankook University, Korea)
Speaker(s)	10:20-10:42	GERD Ju Yup Lee (Keimyung University, Korea)
	10:42-11:04	FD Sung Eun Kim (Kosin University, Korea)
	11:04-11:26	IBS Boram Cha (Inha University, Korea)
	11:26-11:48	Functional constipation Hyesu You (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea)

Free Paper 23 [KASID] Lower GI 04 English

Date / Time	November 15 (Sat), 10:20-11:50
Room	Grand 4+5
Chair(s)	Hallym University (Hallym University, Korea) Yonsei University (Yonsei University, Korea)
Speaker(s)	10:20-10:30	Evaluating point-of-care testing in proactive infliximab therapy: Early trough-level optimization at 6 months enhances perianal fistula healing in pediatric Crohn’s disease (PEArL study) Yoon Zi Kim (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea)
	10:30-10:40	Clinical outcomes of methotrexate versus reduced-dose thiopurines in Crohn’s disease with NUDT15 variants Hyungseok Lee (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea)
	10:40-10:50	Integrative genomic and functional annotation prioritizes TNFSF11 as a repurposable target in Crohn’s disease Rio Pranata (Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia)
	10:50-11:00	Enterotype-based stratification identifies microbial endotypes with distinct clinical courses in inflammatory bowel disease Kwang Woo Kim (Seoul National University Boramae, Korea)

Free Paper 24 [KASID] Lower GI 05 English

Date / Time	November 15 (Sat), 11:00-11:50
Room	Grand 4+5
Chair(s)	Hanyang University (Hanyang University, Korea) Bong Min Ko (Soonchunhyang University, Korea)
Speaker(s)	11:00-11:10	Impact of artificial intelligence use on endoscopist optical diagnosis of sessile serrated lesions, traditional serrated adenomas and advanced conventional adenomas Megan Oleksiw (Montreal University Hospital Center, Canada)
	11:10-11:20	A comparison of black-box and white-box models in computer-aided diagnosis for colon polyps: A randomized controlled tria Jung Kim (Seoul National University, Korea)
	11:20-11:30	Feasibility of multimodal large language models in colorectal polyp analysis Nami Shin (Seoul National University, Korea)
	11:30-11:40	Development and validation of an AI-based capsule endoscopy severity scoring algorithm for pediatric small bowel Crohn’s disease Yeoun Joo Lee (Pusan National University, Korea)

USG: Abdominal US training specialist 02 [KASL] English

Date / Time	November 15 (Sat), 10:20-11:50
Room	Walker 1
Chair(s)	Soonchunhyang University (Soonchunhyang University, Korea)
Speaker(s)	10:20-10:42	Noninvasive assessment of hepatic steatosis in MASLD era Tae Seop Lim (Yonsei University, Korea)
	10:42-11:04	Advancements and future directions in elastography for portal hypertension Young Chang (Soonchunhyang University, Korea)
	11:04-11:26	US guided percutaneous biopsy of abdominal viscera Jeong Woo Kim (Korea University, Korea)
	11:26-11:48	Latest AI-powered ultrasound system (Focused on abdominal solution) Jun Sung Park (Samsung Medison, Korea)
	11:48-11:50	Q&A

Upper Abdominal US Hands-on Course for Residents [KASL] English

Date / Time	November 15 (Sat), 10:20-11:50
Room	Walker 2
Chair(s)	Inha University (Inha University, Korea) The Catholic University of Korea (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea) Jung Hee Kim (Hallym University, Korea) Yonsei University (Yonsei University, Korea)
Speaker(s)	10:20-10:42	Noninvasive assessment of hepatic steatosis in MASLD era Tae Seop Lim (Yonsei University, Korea)
	10:42-11:04	Advancements and future directions in elastography for portal hypertension Young Chang (Soonchunhyang University, Korea)
	11:04-11:26	US guided percutaneous biopsy of abdominal viscera Jeong Woo Kim (Korea University, Korea)
	11:26-11:48	Latest AI-powered ultrasound system (Focused on abdominal solution) Jun Sung Park (Samsung Medison, Korea)
	11:48-11:50	Q&A

Presidential Lecture Presidential lecture (TBD) English

Date / Time	November 15 (Sat), 10:20-11:00
Room	Art Hall
Chair(s)	Joo-Sung Kim (Seoul National University, Korea)
Speaker(s)	10:20-11:00	Current challenges in pediatric ERCP (가제) Kyung Mo Kim (University of Ulsan, Korea)

Free Paper 25 [KSPGHAN] Pediatrics English

Date / Time	November 15 (Sat), 11:00-11:50
Room	Art Hall
Chair(s)	Gachon University (Gachon University, Korea) Yonsei University (Yonsei University, Korea)
Speaker(s)	11:00-11:10	Safety of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) in pediatric patients using adult duodenoscopes without general anesthesia Taeseung Lee (Seoul National University, Korea)
	11:10-11:20	Outcomes of fully covered metal stent with anti-migration properties in pediatric chronic pancreatitis: A comparative analysis with adult outcomes Yunje Song (Dankook University, Korea)
	11:20-11:30	Long-term native liver survival in Korean patients with Alagille syndrome: Genetic and clinical insights Shinjie Choi (Seoul National University,, Korea)
	11:30-11:40	Characteristics and clinical treatment outcomes of chronic hepatitis B children Tae Jong Jeong (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea)
	11:40-11:50	Sero-prevalence of Helicobacter pylori infection in Korean children and adolescents: A multicenter, nationwide study Tae Hyeong Kim (Kyung Hee University, Korea)

Luncheon Symposium 06 English

Date / Time	November 15 (Sat), 12:40-13:20
Room	Vista 1
Chair(s)	The Catholic University of Korea (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)
Speaker(s)	12:40-13:20	Beyond the PPI: Real-world lessons from PCAB use in complex reflux and acid-related disorders Felice Schnoll Sussman (Weill Cornell Medicine, USA)

Luncheon Symposium 07 English

Date / Time	November 15 (Sat), 12:40-13:20
Room	Grand 1
Chair(s)	Hyun-Soo Kim (Yonsei University Wonju, Korea)
Speaker(s)	12:40-13:20	Innovative P-CAB, JAQBO Jung-Hwan Oh (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)

Symposium 35 Ensuring safe and effective ESD: Case-based approaches with technical insights English

Date / Time	November 15 (Sat), 13:20-14:50
Room	Vista 1
Chair(s)	Korea University (Korea University, Korea) Hironori Yamamoto (Jichi Medical University, Japan)
Speaker(s)	13:20-13:42	Gastric ESD in challenging locations Wansik Lee (Chonnam National University, Korea)
	13:42-14:04	Gastric ESD for ulcerated and fibrotic lesions Hironori Yamamoto (Jichi Medical University, Japan)
	14:04-14:26	Gastric ESD in altered anatomy: Remnant stomach and gastric tube Youngdae Kim (Chosun University, Korea)
	14:26-14:48	Esophageal ESD: Techniques and challenges Chang Beom Ryu (Soonchunhyang University, Korea)

Combined Symposium 13 Exploring the latest advances in colorectal cancer prevention and screening English

Date / Time	November 15 (Sat), 13:20-14:50
Room	Vista 2
Chair(s)	Yeungnam University (Yeungnam University, Korea) Dong-A University (Dong-A University, Korea)
Speaker(s)	13:20-13:42	The role of diet, microbiome, and fitness in colorectal cancer prevention: What science says Aesun Shin (Seoul National University, Korea)
	13:42-14:04	The emerging role of stool DNA and liquid biopsy in colorectal cancer screening Jaeyoung Chun (Yonsei University, Korea)
	14:04-14:26	Surveillance and management of dysplasia in IBD: Toward prevention of colitis-associated cancer Yehyun Park (Ewha Womans University, Korea)
	14:26-14:48	Pharmacologic prevention of colorectal cancer: Aspirin, NSAIDs, and emerging agents Yunjeong Lim (Dongguk University, Korea)

Symposium 36 Diagnostic and therapeutic approaches to refractory functional gastrointestinal symptoms English

Date / Time	November 15 (Sat), 13:20-14:50
Room	Vista 3
Chair(s)	Jung-Hwan Oh (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea) Kee Wook Jung (University of Ulsan, Korea)
Speaker(s)	13:20-13:42	Dysphagia Ga Hee Kim (Yonsei University, Korea)
	13:42-14:04	Chronic abdominal pain Sujin Kim (Pusan National University, Korea)
	14:04-14:26	Flatulence Tae-Geun Gweon (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)
	14:26-14:48	Tenesmus Rari Cha (Gyeongsang National University, Korea)

PG Course 07 What happens after cholecystectomy? Korean

Date / Time	November 15 (Sat), 13:20-14:50
Room	Grand 1
Chair(s)	University of Ulsan (University of Ulsan, Korea) Wonkwang University (Wonkwang University, Korea)
Speaker(s)	13:20-13:42	Pathophysiology and management of post-cholecystectomy syndrome Seung Eun Lee (Chung-Ang University, Korea)
	13:42-14:04	Management for post-cholecystectomy complications Tae Yoon Lee (Konkuk University, Korea)
	14:04-14:26	Cholecystectomy and risk of metabolic syndrome Kyong Joo Lee (Hallym University, Korea)
	14:26-14:48	Cholecystectomy and risk of cancer Sung Bum Kim (Yeungnam University, Korea)

Symposium 37 Ethical issues in the field of gastroenterology소화기 분야에서의 윤리 관련 이슈 Korean

Date / Time	November 15 (Sat), 13:20-15:20
Room	Walker 1
Chair(s)	The Catholic University of Korea (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea) Hallym University (Hallym University, Korea)
Speaker(s)	13:20-13:50	"A comparison of the Korean Medical Association’s ethics guidelines and the American Medical Association’s code of ethics대한의사협회 의사윤리지침과 미국의사협회 의료윤리규약의 비교, 분석" Hyoung Wook Park (Dankook University, Korea)
	13:50-14:20	"Clinical ethics in the field of gastroenterology소화기 영역에서의 임상 윤리" Ivo Kwon (Ewha Womans University, Korea)
	14:20-14:50	"Research ethics in the field of gastroenterology소화기 영역에서의 연구 윤리 " In Jae Lee (Seoul National University of Education, Korea)
	14:50-15:20	"Ethical issues in physicians’ use of social media의료진의 소셜 미디어 사용과 윤리적 쟁점" Young-Mee Lee (Korea University, Korea)

Symposium 38 Optimizing management strategies for challenging pediatric GI & liver diseases Korean&English

Date / Time	November 15 (Sat), 13:20-14:50
Room	Art Hall
Chair(s)	Seoul National University (Seoul National University, Korea) CHA University (CHA University, Korea)
Speaker(s)	13:20-13:42	Optimizing care for atypical phenotypes of pediatric IBD: Focus on atypical UC and IBDU Yiyoung Kwon (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea)
	13:42-14:04	Optimizing care for children with PSC-IBD: From screening to therapeutics Way Seah Lee (University of Malaya, Malaysia)
	14:04-14:26	Optimizing care for polyposis syndrome in children and adolescents Sowon Park (University of Ulsan, Korea)
	14:26-14:48	Optimizing care for children with hepatic fibrosis associated with MASLD Yoowon Kwon (Chungnam National University, Korea)

Multidisciplinary Symposium 02 Optimal treatment strategies for rectal cancer Korean

Date / Time	November 15 (Sat), 15:10-16:40
Room	Vista 1
Chair(s)	Konyang University (Konyang University, Korea) Youngeun Joo (Chonnam National University, Korea)
Speaker(s)	15:10-15:32	Endoscopic approach to early rectal cancer: Optical evaluation and treatment Hyeong Ho Jo (Daegu Catholic University, Korea)
	15:32-15:54	Update on minimally invasive surgical approaches for rectal cancer Eun Jung Park (University of Ulsan, Korea)
	15:54-16:16	Integration of pathological findings and molecular testing for rectal cancer In Hye Song (University of Ulsan, Korea)
	16:16-16:38	The role of the multidisciplinary tumor board in the management of rectal cancer: A case-based discussion Tae-Geun Gweon (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)

Free Paper 26 [KSNM] Functional GI Disorders/Motility 03 English

Date / Time	November 15 (Sat), 15:10-15:50
Room	Vista 3
Chair(s)	Gyeongsang National University (Gyeongsang National University, Korea) Jung Ho Park (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea)
Speaker(s)	15:10-15:20	Endoscopic swab sampling as a novel method for gastric microbiome profiling: A feasibility study compared with tissue biopsy Gihong Park (Seoul National University, Korea)
	15:20-15:30	Jejunal contents microbiota of small bowel: Ageand sex-specific alterations after high-fructose, high-fat diet in F344 rats Sungchan Ha (Seoul National University, Korea)
	15:30-15:40	Artificial intelligence-driven donor-recipient gut microbiome matching for optimized fecal microbiota transplantation Qi Su (The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong)
	15:40-15:50	Sex-specific microbial and host responses to fecal microbiota transplantation versus Bifidobacterium longum BBH016 in a stress-induced rat model of gut dysbiosis Chin-Hee Song (Seoul National University, Korea)

PG Course 08 Challenges in the management of GI and liver diseases Korean

Date / Time	November 15 (Sat), 15:10-16:40
Room	Grand 1
Chair(s)	Kyungpook National University (Kyungpook National University, Korea) Sung-Hoon Moon (Hallym University, Korea)
Speaker(s)	15:10-15:32	Diagnosis and management of autoimmune liver diseases Byeong Geun Song (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea)
	15:32-15:54	H. pylori salvage therapy: Strategies after initial treatment failure Seung Joo Kang (Seoul National University, Korea)
	15:54-16:16	Chronic diarrhea: Causes and treatment options beyond inflammatory bowel disease Seung Bum Lee (University of Ulsan, Korea)
	16:16-16:38	Management strategies for incidentally diagnosed congenital bile duct anomalies: Choledochal cysts and APBDU See Young Lee (Yonsei University, Korea)