Another case of a persistent gastrocutaneous fistula following a G-tube removal few years back. Failed OTSC and suturing in the past. Glad we got it successfully managed using the Amplatzer muscular VSD occluder Abbott

That's a wrap 👏🏻 ACG Abstracts Committee Section Chairs #ACGFamily review, select, coordinate #ACG2024 Annual Meeting for clinically relevant, practical science and research🔬 Biggest year yet, 📈 record # abstract submissions ever! #ACGAbstractChallenge See you

I am proud to announce that we have matched Petr Vanek as our advanced fellow for the 25-26 academic year. Under the guidance of Guru Trikudanathan and Dr. Marty Freeman, Petr will spend this year with GI & Hepatology Division - University of Minnesota doing outcomes research.

While I’m excited about the new opportunity, there’s also a big part of me that’s sad to be sayin goodbye to amazing mentors and colleagues University of Rochester. I can’t tell you how much I’ve enjoyed our time learning and working together. I’m truly grateful for your guidance and support.

📣Congratulations to one of our hepatologists Lizzie Aby, MD, who has been selected for AASLD's "Promoting Leadership Potential for Women in Hepatology" mentoring program! AASLD #liverX

Delighted to share that I’ve joined the talented team at the GI & Hepatology Division - University of Minnesota as their newest Interventional Endoscopist and Director of Bariatric Endoscopy. I'm thrilled to be part of such an innovative and dynamic team and I look forward to contributing to their continued success!

🎉2024 Team Retreat Last week, we stepped away from our daily grind to learn, innovate, & grow as a team. The future of healthcare is bright with such dedicated & passionate professionals. Let’s continue to make a difference, one step at a time. 💪 UMN Medicine #TeamRetreat #Growth

Had a great time this morning discussing Advancements in Bariatric Endoscopy with our amazing APPs at the GI APP Summit 🌟 GI & Hepatology Division - University of Minnesota

The biggest bariatric endoscopy event of the year starts this Friday- 6am ET! 32 cases will be performed live at 25 centers of excellence from across the globe. Join the over 11,000 physicians who have already registered for free at bariatricendoscopylive.com #BELG2024 #obesity

Happy to share that Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty is now an approved procedure, backed by Level I evidence and endorsed by leading endoscopy and surgical societies. IFSO’s position statement marks a major milestone for ESG. Learn more: lnkd.in/ghZ2v-7q

Our @ASGE Position Statement on Peri-Endoscopic Management of Patients on GLP-1 RA & SGLT-2 inhibitors if officially in press! 🙏🙌 A tremendous collaboration between #BariatricEndoscopy #Anesthesia #Endocrinology & #Motility experts ❤️ Reem Sharaiha, MD MS #NiravThosani ABE

Excited to share the interlocking configuration of Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (iESG)! This technique improves construct durability and is linked to >20% total body weight loss at one year, based on my experience and ongoing studies. As gut-based therapies advance, optimizing

The GI & Hepatology Division - University of Minnesota team showed their support for #DressInBlueDay to raise awareness about #colorectalcancer and the importance of screening. If you're age 45 or older, it's time to get screened! #ColorectalCancerAwareness

Congratulations to Dr. Ahmed Dirweesh (Ahmed Dirweesh, MD, DABOM; director of bariatric endoscopy) and his team for performing the first endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty at GI & Hepatology Division - University of Minnesota! 👏👏 Big thanks to Dr. Singh (Shailendra Singh)!

📣 Find us at #DDW2025! Check out all of our team's presentations here 👉 drive.google.com/file/d/1E37DCU… Come say hi—we’d love to connect! Digestive Disease Week #DDW #Gastroenterology #Research

Join us for a virtual endoscopy meeting, featuring 2 of our own faculty members, Dr. Stuart Amateau (Moderator) and Dr. Martin Freeman (Live Endoscopist). To register for this meeting, visit here: endoscopyonair.com/event/endoscop…

Grateful for a fantastic turnout at today’s live endoscopy event hosted by our program! Huge thanks to Dr. Marin Freeman and Stuart K. Amateau, MD PhD for sharing their expertise and such insightful cases. GI & Hepatology Division - University of Minnesota UMN Medical School #Endoscopy #MedEd #GI

When diet & exercise aren’t enough, weight-loss meds & procedures can help treat obesity & related issues. Here's what to know about medical and surgical options, from Dr. Ahmed Dirweesh of UMN Medicine & M Health Fairview ➡️: bit.ly/43HNtqS.

Congratulations to our advanced fellow graduate Abubaker O. Abdalla 🎉👏🏼👏🏼 Your dedication, perseverance, and commitment to excellence have truly set you apart. Wishing you continued success and fulfillment in all your future endeavors. GI & Hepatology Division - University of Minnesota UMN Medical School #GITwitter

We are excited to have one of our faculty members, Dr. Ahmed Dirweesh, present at this Thursday's Department of Medicine Grand rounds. The title of his presentation is "Advances in Metabolic and Bariatric Endoscopy" 📅 August 21, 2025 ⏰ 12:15-1:15pm 📍 HSEC 3-150 & Zoom