USC Advanced Endoscopic & Endoluminal Surgery Course 2026: Advancing Colorectal Training in 3D

Inside the surgical education labs at the Keck School of Medicine of USC, the 10th Annual Advanced Endoscopic & Endoluminal Surgery Course brought together colorectal surgery fellows and faculty from leading institutions across the United States for a focused weekend of technique-driven learning. The environment was collaborative and highly interactive, with fellows and instructors exchanging insights directly at the lab stations while exploring evolving strategies in advanced endoscopic surgery.

Hosted by the USC Division of Colorectal Surgery, the program continued its tradition of immersive technical education through a blend of didactic discussion and hands-on lab training. Fellows rotated through stations focused on advanced endoscopic and endoluminal procedures, including EMR, ESD, transanal approaches, endoscopic closure methods, and emerging energy platforms. Faculty discussions centered on procedural sequencing, tissue handling, and the technical nuances that influence safety and outcomes in complex colorectal interventions.

One of the standout moments of the course was the first-ever 3D projection of TAMIS surgery for a live audience of colorectal surgeons, offering participants a depth-enhanced perspective rarely experienced in traditional surgical education. Utilizing the AED ENDOPRO® 3D visualization system, surgeons were able to observe the spatial relationships within the rectal lumen and operative field with remarkable clarity, providing a new level of anatomical insight during transanal procedures.

At the dedicated 3D TAMIS hands-on station, instruction was led by Dr. Kyle Cologne, where fellows rotated through the lab to experience the technology directly. The station was conducted in collaboration with Fujifilm and Applied Medical, creating a fully integrated setup that combined advanced imaging, instrumentation, and surgical technique in a real-time learning environment.

With approximately 30 colorectal surgery fellows and faculty participating in the course, the intentionally limited enrollment allowed each attendee meaningful hands-on time and close interaction with expert instructors.

For AED, the course marked an exciting milestone, showcasing how advanced visualization can elevate both surgical education and procedural understanding. Seeing surgeons experience 3D TAMIS visualization for the first time highlighted the growing impact that depth perception and enhanced imaging will have in the next generation of minimally invasive colorectal surgery.

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