John C. Lipham, M.D. Professor & Chief of the Division of Upper GI and Gen Surgery, Keck School of Medicine USC. Past President of the American Foregut Society
š Colon and gastric conduit reconstruction showed similar long-term outcomes.
š 86% were free of dysphagia and regurgitation.
š” Use the stomach when available.
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Have you checked out the schedule for the AFS Annual Meeting?
We are so excited about this year's lineup, including our session about Barrett's & Cancer moderated by Jennifer Kolb and Stephanie Worrell.
Register now to join us in DC! zurl.co/Ol6dd#AFS2026#AFS
Tune in to the latest All Fore Guts episode as Drs. Ben Elsbernd, Josh Sloan, and Jacob Moremen share how they counsel patients on PPI use, discuss risk perceptions, and approach these conversations in clinical practice.
Listen now: zurl.co/poXLn#AFS#ForegutSurgery
What do @RefluxStop⢠clinical outcomes show about quality of life? Long-term follow-up data reported a 90% improvement in GERD related quality-of-life scores sustained 5 years after having the procedure.¹
š See the study: link.springer.com/article/10ā¦
Download the SurgeOn app and join the AFS community! This is a great space for sharing insights, asking questions from your fellow clinicians, and learning about unusual cases related to foregut care.
Check it out: zurl.co/cNZYE#AFS#SurgeOn#foregut#foregutcare
The 2026 AFS Annual Meeting is your opportunity to take advantage of incredible education opportunities like the Beginner Motility Course and Advanced Motility Course!
Register to join us in Washington, D.C. from September 24-26. š zurl.co/AFS26Motility#AFS2026#AFS
Have you checked out the schedule yet for the #AFS2026 Annual Meeting?
Our incredible lineup of speakers will be leading conversations about Barretts & Cancer, Gastroparesis, and so much more!
Don't be the one missing out, secure your spot today for DC: zurl.co/9zLO3
Join Dr. Lieven Depypere from University Hospitals Leuven, at #ISDE2026 in Kyoto. Sept 17
Complications after Esophagectomy Session
Topic: Management of Chylothorax
Hear from an international expert in thoracic surgery & esophageal disease management. isde-congress.net/registratiā¦
How do you counsel patients who are worried about PPIs?
Listen in to the latest 'All Fore Guts' episode to learn how Drs. Ben Elsbernd, MD, Josh Sloan, MD, and Jacob Moremen, MD, approach this concern and more!
Listen now: zurl.co/glwfg#AFS#foregut#foregutspace
Applications to become a Fellow of the American Foregut Society (FAFS) are being accepted until July 1! The Fellow designation is designed to recognize members who demonstrate sustained excellence & leadership within the industry.
Submit here: zurl.co/j9sZZ#AFS2026
Read the recent AFS Journal article "In Memoriam: Mario Costantini, MD" written by Shahin Ayazi and Renato Salvador.
š zurl.co/3ySwF#AFS#foregut#foregutcare
Another #ForegutFriday is here! With the last Friday in May, we're wrapping up our discussion on DocMatter focused on Esophageal Leak Management After Esophagectomy.
Weād love to hear your perspectives & clinical insights.
Join the conversation: zurl.co/EFMK1
Firefighters face extraordinary risks in the line of duty ā including a 62% increased risk of developing esophageal cancer.
Thatās why itās so encouraging to see departments like Southern Jackson County Fire District taking proactive action to prioritize early detection and prevention.
In just minutes, firefighters underwent a non-endoscopic screening to help identify esophageal precancer before cancer develops ā because when this disease is found early, outcomes can change dramatically.
See the story:
kctv5.com/2026/05/14/firefigā¦
The #AFS2026 Annual Conference is bringing together foregut professionals from all over for this year's meeting for incredible networking & educational sessions from September 24-26 in Washington, D.C.
Check out our website for the full conference agenda: zurl.co/Ci85I
World Digestive Health Day highlights the importance of advancing knowledge, prevention & treatment in digestive diseases.
ISDE 2026 in Kyoto will bring experts together to share the latest research in digestive & oesophageal health.
Sep 16ā18, 2026
š isde-congress.net/
Join global experts at the 22nd ISDE World Congress on Esophageal Diseases in Kyoto šÆšµ
Only 2 weeks left for early registration
Advances in cancer, GERD, Barrettās, surgery & diagnostics in a CME-accredited global program
š Sept 16ā18, 2026
Register: isde-congress.net/registratiā¦