UEG Podcast

Sphincter-preserving surgery spares most rectal cancer patients a stoma, but hands many of them low anterior resection syndrome (LARS). Three European surgeons join Harald Rosen in discussing follow-up, where transanal irrigation lands, when to involve the gastroenterologist, and where sacral neuromodulation fits.

In this episode of the UEG Podcast, Mary Phillips and Leigh Donnelly reflect on the highlights of UEG Week 2025 in Berlin from a nursing and allied healthcare perspective. They discuss the most inspiring sessions from learning through mistakes in “Never Waste a Good Disaster” to the growing focus on sustainability, green endoscopy, and global health. The conversation also touches on caring for trans patients in gastroenterology, tackling fake news in dietetics, and understanding the clinical impact of GLP-1 medications and pancreatic cancer research. With insights on teamwork, education, and the value of multidisciplinary collaboration, this episode celebrates the essential role of nurses and allied health professionals in advancing digestive health care.

In this episode of the UEG Podcast, our host Pradeep Mundre, together with IBD expert Klaartje Bel Kok, explore the latest breakthroughs in IBD presented at UEG Week 2025 in Berlin. From long-term IL-23 inhibitor data to novel drugs such as Obefazimod and Tulisokibart, the discussion covers key findings that are reshaping IBD management. Bel dives into new insights on JAK inhibitors in pregnancy, the growing role of ultrasound monitoring in IBD, and the challenge of choice overload in treatment decisions. Tune in for expert reflections on emerging research, collaboration within the IBD community, and the evolving understanding of IBD’s complex aetiology.

In this episode, host Eglė is joined by Manmeet Matharoo (St Mark’s Hospital, London) to reflect on the highlights of UEG Week 2025 in Berlin from an endoscopy perspective. Together, they discuss the shift towards precision endoscopy, smarter patient and lesion selection, and the philosophy of “treat the patient, not the polyp.” The conversation explores how concepts such as cold-snare resection, training quality assurance, and green endoscopy are shaping modern practice. They also touch on leadership, mentorship, and the medical community’s role in tackling misinformation online — a thoughtful look at how endoscopy is evolving towards safer, more personalised care. [02:05: Rutter MD, Ranjan R, Westwood C, et al. BSG/ACPGBI guidance on the management of colorectal polyps in patients with limited life expectancy. Gut 2025; 74: 1551-1560.](https://doi.org/10.1136/gutjnl-2025-335047) [03:05: Cancer and IBD: Mitigating risk among uncertainty](https://congressplatform.ueg.eu/exhibition/dashboard#/stream/uegw2025-62b/28307) [06:45: Cold snaring for small polyps or serrated polyps: Is this the answer?](https://stream.ueg.eu/week2025/crs/cold-snaring-for-small-polyps-or-serrated-polyps-is-this-the-answer) [07:05: Cold snaring for large adenomas: Can it be an answer?](https://stream.ueg.eu/week2025/crs/cold-snaring-for-large-adenomas-can-it-be-an-answer) [09:15: NHS clinical endoscopist training programme](https://www.hee.nhs.uk/our-work/endoscopy/clinical-endoscopist-training-programme) [10:05: ESGE Academy](https://academy.esge.org/) [10:10 Gieqs](https://www.gieqs.com/) [12:40: Opening Plenary: Words of welcome](https://stream.ueg.eu/week2025/crs/words-of-welcome-18) [13:10: Lars Aabacken: UEG Lifetime Achievement Award](https://stream.ueg.eu/week2025/crs/ueg-lifetime-achievement-award-7) [14:00: How to fight fake news in medicine?](https://stream.ueg.eu/week2025/crs/how-to-fight-fake-news-in-medicine) [16:00: LONG-TERM OUTCOMES AND OPTIMAL TREATMENT STRATEGIES AFTER ENDOSCOPIC SUBMUCOSAL DISSECTION FOR T1 COLORECTAL CANCER: A REAL-WORLD MULTICENTER PROSPECTIVE STUDY BY THE HIROSHIMA GI ENDOSCOPY RESEARCH GROUP](https://stream.ueg.eu/week2025/crs/long-term-outcomes-and-optimal-treatment-strategies-after-endoscopic-submucosal-dissection-for-t1-colorectal-cancer-a-real-world-multicenter-prospective-study-by-the-hiroshima-gi-endoscopy-research-group)

How can we ensure young patients with chronic digestive and liver diseases move safely and smoothly from paediatric to adult care? In this episode, Pradeep speaks with Professor Patrizia Burra (University of Padua, Italy; Chair of UEG Public Affairs Group) and Dr Jorge Amil Dias (Hospital Lusíadas, Porto, Portugal; ESPGHAN representative in UEG Public Affairs Committee).

During the summer holidays, UEG Talks re-releases older episodes: In this episode of UEG Talks, host Pradeep Mundre is joined by two experts in AI applications for endoscopy: Louis Lau from the Chinese University of Hong Kong and Alanna Ebigbo from the University Hospital in Augsburg. In the first part of the episode, they discuss the basic concepts of AI and its utility in the upper GI tract.

In this episode, host Egle speaks with former UEG President Axel Dignass about what it takes to lead in times of crisis. Drawing on his experience during the COVID-19 pandemic, Axel reflects on the difference between being a boss and being a true leader. He shares thoughts on the value of empathy, transparency, and consistency, as well as how to build and sustain a resilient team. The conversation also touches on the challenges of going virtual, the importance of recognising team achievements, and the warning signs of toxic leadership. A must-listen for anyone looking to grow as a leader in uncertain times.

In this first part of our episode on the new MAPS 3 guidelines on gastric cancer prevention, host Pradeep Mundre is joined by Mario Dinis-Ribeiro. They explore who should be screened, how to approach surveillance, and why family history matters. Part two of this episode will be released on July 9th.