Taking Manual Pressure Out of Colonoscopy
A Colorectal Surgeon's Experience with Standardized External Compression
Monday, September 28th 11:30-12
Innovation Theater (Exhibit Hall) - ACS Clinical Congress 2026
PRESENTING SURGEON
Dr. Benjamin Gough, DO, FACS
Colon and Rectal Surgery, General Surgery, Endoscopy
Innovation Theater ⊙ ACS Clinical Congress 2026
Manual abdominal pressure is among the least standardized elements of colonoscopy, varying in force, location, and timing with whoever is in the room. Dr. Gough shares his experience adopting standardized external compression across his colonoscopy practice — the changes in technique, team workflow, and procedural impact — alongside a review of the published evidence.
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