Notes from VGEC 2026
During the endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) discussion session at VGEC 2026, as the auditorium grew increasingly animated with debates on the optimal biopsy approach for a case of ampullary carcinoma, one voice rose above the rest and immediately captured everyone’s attention.
With a calm demeanor and a clear, measured tone, the senior physician offered his perspective, opening with a striking statement: “What we can do is not always what we should do.”
Though distinct from the other viewpoints presented in that session, his perspective touched on the very core of modern medical practice: among the many available interventional options—supported by increasingly advanced medical technologies—the most important principle remains patient-centered care. It is essential to understand the unique characteristics of each patient and to make the most appropriate clinical decision accordingly.
A brief statement, yet powerful enough to remind us that the greatest value of medicine lies not in how many complex techniques we can perform, but in choosing the right course of action for the patient.
