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An endoscopy is a minimally invasive procedure used to examine your digestive tract. Physicians use it to diagnose conditions affecting the esophagus, stomach, colon and large intestine. At the Center for Digestive Health & General Surgery, our expert team uses endoscopy not just as a diagnostic tool, but as the vital first step in creating a personalized treatment plan to address the exact cause of your symptoms.
Our specialists at the Center for Digestive Health & General Surgery offer a full range of diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy services. Available on an outpatient or inpatient basis at The Surgical Hospital at Southwoods, our procedures utilize cutting-edge medical technology to prioritize your health and safety.
The specialists at the Center for Digestive Health & General Surgery have advanced training in highly complex, targeted diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, including:
ERCP combines a flexible endoscope and X-rays to diagnose and treat complex problems in the bile ducts and pancreas. Our specialists use it to clear blocked pathways, remove gallstones, find tumors and take precise tissue samples.
As part of our commitment to advanced GI care, our specialists utilize SpyGlass, an ultra-thin camera probe that passes through the main ERCP scope. This gives our team a direct, high-definition view inside your ducts instead of relying solely on X-ray outlines, allowing for immediate, targeted treatment.
Our physicians use EUS to combine traditional endoscopy with high-frequency sound waves. This minimally invasive tool creates highly detailed images of your digestive tract, pancreas, liver and lymph nodes to accurately stage conditions and guide surgical planning.
Patient comfort is at the center of The Surgical Hospital at Southwoods’ newly constructed, state-of-the-art endoscopy unit and renovated pre- and post-operative surgical areas. The contemporary design features larger patient bays for greater privacy, as well as an expanded waiting room to better welcome families—ensuring Southwoods remains the area’s leader in patient experience.
This multimillion-dollar, 40,000-square-foot expansion and renovation project creates a seamless, highly efficient experience for patients and their families from arrival through recovery.
Endoscopic examinations are an important tool in the diagnosis and treatment of ailments related to the colon, large intestine, esophagus and stomach. Your physician can also recommend an endoscopy to investigate signs and symptoms. The Surgical Hospital at Southwoods utilizes high definition flexible endoscopes to visualize and screen for potential sources of inflammation, polyps, tumors and ulcerations that may lead to health issues if not detected and treated in the early stages of disease. Just as high definition improves the images displayed on your television, similar technology provides extremely clear, sharp images of the human anatomy to identify suspicious lesions and potential cancers.
Southwoods provides a variety of endoscopic services to individuals undergoing diagnostic or therapeutic procedures on an outpatient or inpatient basis. When combined with advanced techniques in anesthesia, your endoscopy procedure will be more comfortable, with a shorter recovery time than traditional medications used for sedation. With the right technology and expertise, you can trust Southwoods for your next endoscopy procedure.