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Indication for procedure The laparoscopic resection of colorectal carcinomas is, more and more, replacing open surgery. This minimally invasive method shows equal oncological results with less perioperative pain, a better cosmetic result, and a shortened period of recovery. A contraindication…
Evolution controlled-release stents Evolution gives you the ability to deliver stents with more control and less stress. Now, no matter where you are stenting in the GI tract, you can focus even more on patient outcomes. Evolutionary stent The stent,…
Globally, colorectal cancer (CRC), also known as colon cancer, is the fourth most common cause of cancer-related death. But the fact is, CRC is one of the most preventable cancers. Either people aren’t being informed, or they’re not taking the…
The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically impacted the volume and treatment options for physicians around the world. As a result, many healthcare facilities received recommendations to suspend elective medical procedures, which has made a dramatic impact on services like preventive cancer…
Dr. Vivek Kaul moderated a discussion titled “A different approach to hemostasis” on behalf of Cook Medical. The guest experts who participated in the discussion were Dr. Rehan Haidry and Dr. Mohamed Hussein. Below you will find a series of…
Cook Medical is pleased to announce that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have approved an NTAP (new technology add-on payment) for Hemospray Endoscopic Hemostat when used in the inpatient or acute-care setting. The NTAP provides an additional…
The results discussed in the following article were extracted from data obtained in March through June of 2020. In the early months of onset, the COVID-19 pandemic forced significant changes and challenges upon healthcare industries around the world, affecting endoscopic…
Join us for a discussion of the latest clinical data on the use of Hemospray® Endoscopic Hemostat in hemostasis, with Dr. Rehan Haidry and Dr. Mohamed Hussein. Moderated by Dr. Vivek Kaul. This event is open to healthcare professionals only.…
Tissue acquisition is essential to diagnosing and managing cancers and diseases of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. A tissue management plan involves a team effort. By understanding the major objectives in acquiring tissue and knowing if there are any patient-specific clinical…
Dr. Rehan Haidry and Dr. Mohamed Hussein discuss the latest clinical data on the use of Hemospray Endoscopic Hemostat in hemostasis. Click on the link below to watch the recording. For more information on Hemospray, please visit hemospray.cookmedical.com.…
Endoscopic placement of self-expandable metallic stents (SEMS) has become an established treatment option in the palliation of biliary obstructions resulting from pancreaticobiliary disorders. To discuss biliary stenting and recent developments in this area, we invited two experts in endoscopic retrograde…
Endoscopic placement of self-expandable metallic stents (SEMS) has become an established treatment option in the palliation of biliary obstructions resulting from pancreaticobiliary disorders. To discuss biliary stenting and recent developments in this area, we invited two experts in endoscopic retrograde…
Endoscopic placement of self-expandable metallic stents (SEMS) has become an established treatment option in the palliation of biliary obstructions resulting from pancreaticobiliary disorders. To discuss biliary stenting and recent developments in this area, we invited two experts in endoscopic retrograde…
Hemospray Endoscopic Hemostat has returned to the market and is available to order. In January, Cook Medical initiated a voluntary global recall of Hemospray Endoscopic Hemostat after receiving complaints that the handle and/or activation knob had cracked or broken when…
March 22 was the start of the 7th Annual GI Nurses & Associate Week. We’re celebrating the tireless work of gastroenterology nurses and associates who come up with new and better ways to provide safe care for patients. Now more…
Cook Medical has improved the Zilver 635 Biliary Stent, with a redesigned 6 Fr introducer and two new longer stent options (10 cm and 12 cm long), to allow precise* endoscopic stent placement from the hilum through the papilla. Here,…
We recently introduced the improved Zilver 635® Biliary Self-Expanding Stents with longer lengths to give you more choices for your biliary SEMS procedures. Explore our selection of self-expanding metal stents that allow you to focus on your patients with biliary…
Acute gastrointestinal bleeding can be a difficult and challenging condition. Cook is constantly testing and evaluating the efficacy and safety of our products, like the Hemospray® Endoscopic Hemostat, which creates a mechanical barrier over bleeding sites. As you will see…
GI bleeds can be a challenging clinical scenario for attending healthcare professionals. Our device, Hemospray, is used for hemostasis in the GI tract. Dr. John Morris of Glasgow Royal Infirmary shares his recent experience where Hemospray was used to successfully…
This clinical case video features a patient with advanced pancreatic cancer requiring celiac plexus neurolysis for pain management. The patient had received a duodenal and a biliary stent previously. In addition, a definitive diagnosis had not yet been obtained so…
Tip flexibility balanced with enhanced pushability facilitates atraumatic access in this case of difficult multifocal stricturing in the mid-common bile duct and hilar strictures in both left and right sides. The strictures were a result of a Bismuth 3 or…
Hemostasis was achieved in 98% of patients treated with Hemospray Hemostatic Endoscopic Hemostat in a new prospective, nonrandomized, multicenter study. Published in the April 2019 issue of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, the study aimed to evaluate the safety and performance of Hemospray…
In this new edition of ASGE Tech Talks™, Editor Prof. Prateek Sharma welcomes Dr. Alan Barkun of McGill University, Montreal, to discuss gastrointestinal bleed management using Hemospray Endoscopic Hemostat. In the video, Dr. Barkun demonstrates device set up and shares…
We always look forward to gastroenterology meetings. They are a great opportunity not only to showcase the latest advances in our field, but also to meet with you face to face. Whether you’re interested in the latest technological innovations for…
Over the past 40 years in the US, we have seen a decrease both in the incidence and the mortality…
March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and I would like take this occasion to share some thoughts with you…
I have two speeds: go and go faster. When I was working as a sales representative for Cook Medical, I was traveling for work almost every week. Six days a week you could find me WODing in my box (or…
Colorectal cancer (CRC), often referred to as colon cancer, develops in the colon or the rectum (known as the large bowel or large intestine). CRC usually develops slowly over many years when a noncancerous (benign) adenoma or polyp (abnormal growth)…
Contributed by Dr. M. Fuad Azrak Presentation and diagnosis A 57-year-old patient was recently diagnosed with rectal adenocarcinoma and was referred for rectal ultrasound for staging. Fiducial markers placement was…
Physicians frequently highlight the lack of multicenter, prospective, randomized controlled trials that provide clear answers to clinical questions. These studies are difficult to do and require substantial commitment of resources and time to be successful. But when done well, these…
Erasmus University Medical Center in Rotterdam recently e-published Level 1b* data from the ‘ASPRO’ study—an international, 608-patient, prospective randomized multicentre trial—which was designed to establish superiority of endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) guided fine needle aspiration (FNA) over fine needle biopsy (FNB),…
Learn more from the multi-disciplinary cancer team at the University of Michigan Health System as they continue to discuss their approach to the diagnosis and treatment of pancreatic cancer. This week’s videos focus on surgical, radiation therapy, and stenting options…
Did you know that November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month? The incidence and mortality rates for this aggressive disease have been rising steadily for the last few decades. It’s time for us to act. Help us raise awareness and education…
November 15th is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Day and once again Cook Medical employees are helping to bring attention to this difficult-to-diagnose and often-deadly disease. All month, we will be raising awareness across multiple Cook communication channels and our people will…
A 58-year-old patient with hepatitis C presented to the ER with a one-month history of dull, upper abdominal pain. Physical examination revealed jaundice, pallor, upper abdominal tenderness, and hepatomegaly. Lab findings were as follows: hemoglobin 9 g/dl, alkaline phosphatase 280…
Gastrointestinal bleeding can be challenging, requiring fast decision-making and efficient tools to achieve effective results. To help clinicians meet that challenge, Cook Medical launched Hemospray, an advanced treatment option for patients suffering from non-variceal bleeding in the GI tract. Hemospray…
The 26th United European Gastroenterology (UEG) Week 2018 will be held at the Austria Centre in beautiful Vienna from Oct 20 - 24, 2018. At this year’s event, you will learn about some of the most recent, exciting developments in…
As Cook Medical celebrates 20 years of innovation in the field of endoscopic ultrasound, we want to take a moment to reflect on the developments in medicine that led to this unique modality and Cook’s role in leading EUS innovations.…
We’re excited to announce that we are now able to offer US clinicians and their patients the Hemospray Endoscopic Hemostat—a hemostasis treatment option for critical GI bleeds. This revolutionary treatment modality, which has been making a clinical impact internationally since…
We always look forward to gastroenterology meetings. They are a great opportunity not only to showcase the latest advances in our field, but also to meet with you face to face. We look forward to getting acquainted or reacquainted with…
In this series, we meet members of the Endoscopy team from different regions around the world. This month we talk to Yoshi, our regional manager for Cook Medical in Japan. 1. What is your current position with Cook Medical and…
Cook cares about raising awareness of Esophageal Cancer; join us in raising awareness of this disease. Share this infographic!!
Cook cares about raising awareness of Esophageal Cancer; join us in raising awareness of this disease. Share this infographic!!
As we celebrate the Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates (SGNA) GI Nurses and Associates Week, we would like to acknowledge GI nurses and associates everywhere. We thank each and every one of you for your passion and commitment to…
March is here and with it comes Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. We believe that colorectal cancer is one of the most treatable forms of cancer - if it's caught early enough. That's why patients need to be informed about things…
Every year, the major GI meetings continue to attract huge numbers of attendees and we were delighted again this year to participate in one of the world’s most prestigious congress— UEG Week. The large crowds and incisive research reflects the…
Clinical studies are key to bringing more innovative treatment options to patients and physicians around the world. That’s why Cook Medical makes it a priority to remain actively involved in clinical research. Below are the latest updates on several ongoing…
At this joyous time of year, we all reflect on the things we are grateful for. One of the things for which we are most thankful is our relationship with you. Our mission has always been to help you care…
Pancreatic cancer. Being the Endoscopy division of Cook Medical, pancreatic cancer is something that we are very familiar with. We know the ins and outs of symptoms, treatment options, and up- and-coming technology. But recently, we were reminded that what…
Please help us raise awareness of pancreatic cancer by sharing some vital information with your family, friends and colleagues! Pancreatic cancer has the lowest survival rate among all major cancers and it is anticipated that 418,000 cases will be diagnosed…
Celebrating its 25th anniversary, UEG Week 2017 is expected to attract up to 13,000 participants from across the world to beautiful Barcelona for discussions and demonstrations of the latest advances in research and clinical management of digestive diseases. Visit Cook…
In this series, we meet members of the Endoscopy team from different regions around the world. This month we talk to Jay, our regional manager for Cook Medical in Southeast Asia. 1. What is your current position with Cook Medical…
In this series, we meet members of the Endoscopy team from different regions around the world. This month we talk to Samson, our regional manager for Cook Medical in China and Hong Kong. 1. What is your current position with…
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Because ERCP cases can range from routine…
The first annual EUS-ENDO International Live Course will take place in Marseille, France, September 28 and 29, 2017. Led by Dr. Marc Giovannini, the course will include live case…
We always look forward to gastroenterology meetings. They are a great opportunity not only to showcase the latest advances in our field, but also to meet with you face to face. We look forward to getting acquainted or reacquainted with…
In 1982, Endoscopy division co-founders Bill Cook and Don Wilson wanted to create a robust international presence for their young company. They found that “presence” in the charismatic Jean Brihay, the company’s first European representative. With his flair for connecting…
Country Music Artist Wade Hayes Has Used His Battle with Stage IV Colon Cancer to Inspire and Inform Others. by Jennifer Sellers “We’ll know something Thursday. That’s what the doctors said. We’ll see what we’re dealing with. We’ll see how…
The purpose of this post is to thank our community of physicians, nurses, scientists and industry for their leadership in making a real difference in the public health of the nation through colorectal cancer (CRC) screening. Yet, if we are…
Cook cares about raising awareness of Colon Cancer; join us in raising awareness of this disease. Share this infographic!!
Cook cares about raising awareness of Colon Cancer; join us in raising awareness of this disease. Share this infographic!!
Cook cares about raising awareness of Colon Cancer; join us in raising awareness of this disease. Share this infographic!!
Our recently launched EchoTip® Ultra 22 gage Fiducial needle is the latest tool to help endoscopists mark the spot for future radiation therapy. The needle allows placement of up to four pure gold preloaded fiducials in one procedure, potentially saving…
In this series we meet members of the Endoscopy team from different countries throughout Asia Pacific. This month we talk to John, our Regional Manager for South Korea and Taiwan. 1. What is your current position with Cook Medical and…
We are actively preparing for the upcoming UEG Week 2016. Now in its 24th year, the event is expected to attract thousands of attendees to the Austria Center Vienna who are interested in the latest advances in digestive disease research…
Cook Medical’s Endoscopy division wouldn’t be what it is today without Marsha Dreyer. Her passion for gastrointestinal medicine began when she was a technician for some of the world’s earliest interventional endoscopists. She went on to become an…
Our Cook Medical team always looks forward to gastroenterology conferences. They not only offer a great way to stay up-to-date on the latest advances, but also give us a priceless opportunity to meet with so many of you face-to-face. We’re…
Cook Medical's Vista Education and Training Programs focus on best practices in using innovative techniques and technologies designed to improve patient care. Led by physician and nurse experts, these opportunities offer discussion of procedural techniques and hands-on device sessions featuring…
It was great seeing so many of you at DDW in San Diego! This meeting is always a wonderful time to catch up and to explore our shared vision for the future of patient care in our field. It is…
Every successful company needs at least one visionary. Cook’s Endoscopy Division was lucky enough to have two. See the fascinating story of how Bill Cook and Don Wilson partnered with prominent clinicians to create Cook Medical’s Endoscopy…
We are very excited to announce our Strategic Business Unit (SBU) leader, Barry Slowey has been promoted to President of Cook Medical Winston-Salem and Cook Medical's Endoscopy Division! Barry started with Cook back in 1996 as the European marketing manager…
Incorporating extensive feedback provided by clinicians, we now offer you our latest developments in needle flexibility and sampling capability, tailored to you and your pathologist’s needs and heavily supported by published study data. The EchoTip Ultra and EchoTip ProCore needles…
Cynthia Gomez is crafty. She can take everyday, household items and create art or recycle old materials into something functional. Cynthia is also a GI technician at the VA Hospital in Houston, Texas, and recently she used her…
Can a single individual transform the practice of medicine? Colleagues of Norman Marcon, a professor and prominent Toronto gastroenterologist, say the answer is a resounding “yes.” At the time that Prof. Marcon entered the medical profession, there…
A new global design standard from the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) for medical tubing connectors is currently being applied to enteral feeding devices in the marketplace. In this issue of The Channel, we speak with Tom Hancock, a founder…
Tom Hancock, a founder and executive director of the Global Enteral Device Supplier Association (GEDSA), further discusses the new design standard and its impact on the entire enteral feeding system. Visit gedsa.org for more information on GEDSA The Channel: What…
Euro EUS, the leading European congress for endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), will be held at the Palais du Pharo in Marseille, France, April 14-15 and Cook Medical is delighted to once again be a congress partner. The president for Euro EUS…
Cook Medical’s Vista Education and Training Programs focus on best practices in using Cook products, advanced techniques and innovative technologies designed to improve patient care. Each year Cook Medical offers thousands of sessions around the globe for training…
Bloomington, Ind. – Cook Medical’s Endoscopy clinical division announces the introduction of the latest addition to the EchoTip ProCore® product line, the EchoTip ProCore 20 gage needle with ReCoil Stylet™. This needle’s flexible design allows physicians to obtain histological samples…
Collaboration among several endoscopic ultrasound centers in the UK has led to significant improvements in how practitioners are diagnosing and staging pancreatic cancers, reports Harriet Gordon, MD, a consultant gastroenterologist with the Hampshire Hospitals Foundation Trust. In a recent article…
You can help right now with your Likes, Shares and Retweets! Please help us raise awareness of pancreatic cancer by sharing some vital information with your family, friends and colleagues. Pancreatic cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer-related death…
The EchoTip ProCore® High Definition Ultrasound Biopsy Needle introduced by Cook Medical has become a game changer for gastrointestinal physicians and their patients. With a hollowed-out notch at the tip, the device allows clinicians to potentially retrieve larger tissue samples…
I was delighted to be in attendance at two important—and stimulating—meetings in recent months. During Euro EUS 2015 I experienced the excellent faculty and the great new facilities at Paoli Calmettes Institut in Marseille, France. Almost 300 attendees from 45…
Ongoing clinical research: An update Clinical studies are key to bringing more innovative treatment options to patients and physicians around the world. That’s why Cook Medical makes it a priority to remain actively involved in clinical reseach. There are currently…
Cook Medical has led the EUS field by collaborating with practicing endosonographers who require devices with ever-advancing clinical capabilities. It began with the first contoured handle on the market, followed by patented, high-definition dimpling technology for enhanced needle visualization. Recently,…
Every year nearly 6 million people die from tobacco-related illness, which is the single most preventable cause of death globally. On May 31, please help Cook spread the word about the World Health Organization’s “World No Tobacco Day.” This is…
“No one assisted me. I did my first ERCP in the x-ray room I got from the radiologist when they finished their work and they gave me the key to the room. No nurse … just me and the patient.…
Several thought-provoking clinical presentations will feature abstracts involving Cook Medical products during Digestive Disease Week (DDW®) 2015, May 16-19 in Washington, DC. Click on the abstracts below to explore interesting new data on the EchoTip ProCore® HD Ultrasound Biopsy Needle…
DDW is an important meeting for us every year. It’s one of the best opportunities for us to engage with you, and we always look forward to hearing from the best and brightest in digestive disease. This year, based on…
One of the interviews included in the second volume of the special edition of The Channel, celebrating 40 years of Interventional ERCP, was between Dr. Peter Cotton and Dr. Claude Liguory.…
EURO EUS 2015—held in Marseilles, France, April 23-24—is the leading European congress for endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), and Cook Medical Endoscopy is delighted to be a congress partner. For two days, live courses will be streamed from the Paoli Calmette Institute…
Esophageal cancer is a devastating, but potentially preventable, disease. The catch is that by the time…
“So, forty years on. Where are we now and where are we heading?” – Dr. Peter Cotton This year Cook Medical is celebrating 40 years of interventional ERCP. To mark…
For the 40th anniversary of Interventional ERCP, we worked with Dr. Peter Cotton to develop a special edition of The Channel ‘40 Years of Interventional ERCP: Stories from the Pioneers. Dr. Cotton set out on a quest to interview many…
It is more important than ever to keep up with—and stay ahead of—fast-developing procedural trends and technologies in the field of GI endoscopy. That's why we created The Channel newsletter. Here you will find relevant, reliable and accessible information on…
The rapid growth in technology in Endoscopy units across the country has led to tremendous improvements in…
The month of March, which many know as colon cancer awareness month is here, but colon cancer does not affect people…
This week, we’ve launched a new YouTube channel that features exclusive video from our Endoscopy division. Our channel will include endoscopy-related procedural and product education, clinical case videos, and updates on the latest innovations from Cook Medical. For easy navigation…
Dr. John Morris, Glasgow Royal Infirmary, discusses how to overcome challenging anatomy while treating a GI bleed. Dr. John Morris Glasgow Royal Infirmary 2:20 Dr. David Carr-Locke, Beth Israel Medical Center, discusses preferred treatment modalities for various types of…
Dr. Alan Barkun, McGill University Health Centre, discusses GI bleeding, specifically treatment of bleeding ulcers. Dr. Alan Barkun McGill University Health Centre 1:09
Dr. John Saltzman, Brigham and Women's Hospital, discusses his passion for treating GI bleeds. Dr. John Saltzman Brigham and Women’s Hospital
In support of World No Tobacco Day on May 31 gastroenterologists from around the world discuss how tobacco use can affect your GI health.
Dr. D. Nageshwar Reddy, Asian Institute of Gastroenterology, Hyderabad, India Tobacco increases the risk of GI disease by five-fold in people under the age of 50 and doubles the risk for those over-60. The prevention of children and adolescents from…
Dr. Wu Qi, Chief Physician, Endoscopy Center of Peking University Cancer Hospital, Beijing, China There are more than 1400 ingredients within cigarettes. Smoking cigarettes causes smoke which contains more than 40 different substances that cause cancers, and more than 10…
The Instinct® Endoscopic Clip is now available to gastroenterologists in major global markets. The clip is used to stop gastrointestinal (GI) tract bleeding, which is a condition that can be challenging to treat because of the variations among bleeds. The…
Lead study author, Dr. Mike Wallace of the Mayo Clinic, Florida discusses a recent study publication examining national outcomes comparing endoscopic resection with esophagectomy in the treatment of early esophageal cancers.
Cook Medical has initiated a clinical study in the U.S. to evaluate the removability of a new Evolution® Esophageal Fully Covered Stent. This is the first multicenter U.S. study to evaluate the possibility of removing a self-expanding metal stent after…
The bowel preparation is a critically important part of the colon exam. It is also one of the most misunderstood and dreaded aspects of the colonoscopy examination. It is crucial that the bowel is cleaned of its contents in order…
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Today, Cook Medical employees participated in “Dress in Blue Day!” Every year, the Colon Cancer Alliance encourages anyone and everyone to wear blue on March 7th as a way to raise awareness for colon cancer. Awareness is one of the…
Expandable metal biliary stents are currently used to treat biliary tract obstruction. Malignant biliary obstruction can be caused by direct tumor infiltration, extrinsic compression, adjacent inflammation, desmoplastic reaction from tumors or, more commonly, a combination of more than one of… 
Interventional Radiology access now for ERCP The same performance that sets the standard for wire guide access in interventional radiology is now available for ERCP. We tailored interventional radiology technology specifically for ERCP wire guide access. With one of the… 
Whether treating strictures in the biliary tract, duodenum, colon or esophagus, the Evolution family of stents gives you the unique ability to deploy, recapture and/or reposition the stent. Unlike with other systems, Evolution stents do not jump during deployment, giving… 
Martin L. Freeman, MD Director, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatalogy and Nutrition; Director, Pancreaticobiliary Endoscopy Fellowship; Codirector, Minnesota Pancreas and Liver Center; University of Minnesota 4:30 
Charles M. Rosen, MD Associate Professor of Medicine Division of Gastroenterology, Mt. Sinai Medical Center Miami Beach, Florida 8:57 
Harry Robert Aslanian, MD Associate Professor of Medicine Section of Digestive Diseases Yale University 0:58 
Adrian Hafield, MD FRCP The London Clinic London, United Kingdom 5:26