Selecting the right patients is critical to delivering effective, efficient reflux pathways. But in practice, who should be referred for capsule sponge testing and when?

Join Mr Gavin Bryce, UGI Cancer Lead at NHS Lanarkshire, as he provides a clear, practical guide to patient selection for capsule sponge reflux triage. Drawing on real-world experience of implementing capsule sponge testing within NHS pathways, this session focuses on the decisions clinicians face every day and how to make them with confidence.

The talk will explore which patients are most appropriate for capsule sponge testing, how to apply reflux symptoms, risk factors and referral criteria in practice, and where the test sits alongside endoscopy. Attendees will gain clarity on how to identify suitable patients, avoid unnecessary procedures, and ensure those at highest risk are prioritised.

Grounded in frontline delivery, this session moves beyond theory to offer practical guidance that can be applied immediately in clinic. For BSG attendees looking to optimise reflux pathways and make best use of diagnostic capacity, it provides a straightforward, clinically focused approach to getting patient selection right.

Speaker –

Mr Gavin Bryce, UGI Cancer Lead & Consultant General and Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeon, NHS Lanarkshire

Chair –

Dr Richard Hardwick, UK Medical Director, Cyted Health