In April 27, 1976, then acting PGH director, Dr. Gabriel Carreon inducted the first set of officers of the Philippine Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (later on renamed as Philippine Society of Digestive Endoscopy) with Dr. Florencio Pineda as its first President, at the historic Club Filipino in Greenhills, San Juan. There were 21 member doctors who went ahead and drafted its constitution and by-laws.
With its two-year term presidency and later on changed to one-year terms, the society has witnessed 36 presidents. Through their leadership, these men and women have steered society and its members in the direction of academic excellence, upheld its moral and ethical values, and maintained its integrity.
The Philippine Society of Digestive Endoscopy (PSDE) has significantly expanded its academic initiatives since its inception. Originally focused on training conferences like the Endoscopic-Radiologic Conferences (ERC), the society now hosts larger educational events, including Joint Annual Conventions with the Philippine Society of Gastroenterology and the Hepatology Society of the Philippines. Its Annual Endoscopy Workshop has been rebranded as EndoscopyCon Philippines, providing a platform for members to enhance their endoscopic knowledge and skills through live demonstrations and hands-on sessions led by both local and international experts.
In addition to EndoscopyCon, various educational programs have been developed, including Endo Forums, Ex-Vivo workshops, webinars, and The Apprentice to continually update members on best practices and advancements in endoscopy. This year, the society launched Project TEAM (Teaching Endoscopy Assistants Mastery), a pioneering initiative aimed at enhancing the skills of endoscopy assistants, furthering the society’s commitment to excellence in endoscopic care.
International collaborations have played a significant role in enhancing the educational offerings of the PSDE. A partnership with the World Endoscopy Organization (WEO) on the Program for Endoscopy Teachers (PET) followed by the collaboration with the Academy of Endoscopy (AOE) on the Good Endoscopy Practice (GEP) Workshop for fellows-in-training and Basic Endoscopy Skills Training (BEST) Workshop on Upper and Lower GI Endoscopy for both trainers and trainees.
The civic duties of the society, in doing community service to the Filipino people, had commenced holding medical missions to far-flung areas where endoscopic services are not readily available. It is being conducted more frequently to be able to serve more areas annually and has extended its services by including not only diagnostic but also free therapeutic endoscopy for selected indigent patients known as Pamaskong Handog ng PSDE before the pandemic.
With the advent of internet technology, the society has launched an official website, www.psde.org.ph through which, both its members and the public may access information about its members and society, be updated on the latest information and activities, and be a venue for interaction between the society and the public, regarding queries on digestive diseases.
The society has also taken a proactive approach in establishing Clinical Practice Guidelines on diverse endoscopy topics, including COVID-19 protocols, and standard of practice in endoscopy. From a brave group of 21 members on that fateful day of April 27, 1976, we are now 574 active members strong. Upholding our vision, our mission – together, better, stronger!
Milestones
- December 1, 1984
We have started our endoscopy demonstration followed by Scientific Meeting in Naga City
- Early 80s
The diplomate written and oral examinations of the Joint Specialty Board of the PSG and PSDE commenced
- August 28, 1992
The first Endoscopic-Radiologic Conference was hosted by the UP-PGH Group of fellows at the Ciudad Fernandina Restaurant. - October 29-30, 1993
A Therapeutic Endoscopy Workshop was organized jointly by the Philippine Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and the Institute of Combined Endoscopy and Digestive Diseases of St. Luke’s Medical Center
- 25-26,1994
Postgraduate Therapeutic Endoscopy Workshop held for the first time in a government hospital- hosted by the UP-PGH
- 1994
Launching of the computerized Endoscopy Records System
The First PSDE Audiovisual Satellite was launched
- March 1997
The Philippine Society of Digestive Endoscopy takes pride in holding the pre-convention workshop for endoscopy assistants designed for our GI FELLOWS, GI NURSES AND TECHNICAL PERSONNEL. This is the first ever in the Philippines. - July 1997
The society hosted the First Asean Therapeutic Endoscopy Workshop at the UST Hospital - August 1998
The Philippine Society of Endoscopy Nurses (PSEN) was born - 2008 to present
Annual Live Endoscopy Workshops with local and international faculty
PSDE International Membership
PSDE awards Honorary Fellow membership to any physician or scientist who has contributed much to the advancement of digestive endoscopy and does not meet the qualifications of a fellow. The candidate must be endorsed by the committee of membership and duly approved by the majority of the board of directors.
Activities
- Endoscopy Clinics
- Pamaskong Handog ng PSDE
- Endoscopy Caravans
- EndoVIE: Endoscopy Videos for Instruction and Education
- EndoQuiz
- GIopardy Quiz Contest
- One mega-conventions every year
- EndoscopyCon Philippines held every second day of the Joint Annual Convention with Philippine Society of Gastroenterology, Philippine Society of Digestive Endoscopy and Hepatology Society of the Philippines
- Webinars
- – PSDE Webinars
- – Pharma Initiated Webinars
- The Apprentice Series
- Endo Forum
- Ex-Vivo Hands-Workshop
- Collaboration with international societies
- Academy of Endoscopy (AOE), GESS, WEO, A-PSDE
- Basic Endoscopy Skills Training (BEST) Workshop-Upper GI (2024) and Lower GI (2025) in collaboration with the Academy of Endoscopy (AOE)
Guidelines
Covid Advisory
PSDE Guidance on Resumption of Semi-elective and Elective Procedures (2020)
PSDE CoVID-19 Clinical and Procedural Guidance for Endoscopy Unit and Team 3rd Update (2020)
PSDE CoVID 19 Clinical and Procedural Guidance Updated for Red Alert Sublevel 2 (2020) PSDE CoVID 19 Clinical and Procedural Guidance (2020)
General Endoscopy
Sedation and Anesthesia in GI Endoscopy (2010) Guidelines on Cleaning and Disinfection
Upper GI
PHILIPPINE CONSENSUS STATEMENTS on the MANAGEMENT of NON-VARICEAL UPPER GASTROINTESTINAL BLEEDING 2012
Clinical Practice Guidelines on the Diagnosis and Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease GERD
Acute non-variceal upper GI hemorrhage (2010)
Lower GI
The Joint Philippine Society of Gastroenterology and Philippine Society of Digestive Endoscopy Consensus Guidelines on the Management of Colorectal Carcinoma
PSDE Guideline on the Management of Acute Severe LGIB in Adult Patients (2011) Colorectal Cancer Screening and Surveillance (2010)
Standards of Practice
Philippine Society of Digestive Endoscopy Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Safety Checklist
Philippine Society of Digestive Endoscopy Standards of Cleaning and Disinfection of Endoscopes/Endoscope Reprocessing
The Philippine Society of Digestive Endoscopy Infection Control in the Endoscopy Unit
Philippine Society of Digestive Endoscopy Standards of Practice on the Appropriate Use and Performance of Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (Esophagogastroduodenoscopy [EGD])
Philippine Society of Digestive Endoscopy Standards of Practice on The Appropriate Use and Performance of Lower Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (Colonoscopy and Flexible Sigmoidoscopy)
Visit PSDE website → https://psde.org.ph/guidelines/