Procedures

An abdominal ultrasound is a painless diagnostic procedure that captures images of the abdomen to pinpoint any abnormalities or stomach issues.

Anastomosis remodeling happens when narrowing of the stomach after bariatric surgery becomes an issue resulting in trouble eating, nausea, and more.

Anorectal manometry is an exam that tests the muscles needed to perform a normal bowel movement, usually performed to evaluate fecal incontinence.

Anorectal surgery is a procedure that treats cancer and anal and rectal conditions by removing a section of the anus, rectum, or part of the colon.

Argon laser therapy uses argon gas via pulsating beams of light to treat GI conditions like hemorrhages, dysphagia, mucosal lesions, and strictures.

Aspire weight loss system is a safe and effective way for individuals who struggle to lose weight or keep it off to reach their weight-loss goals.

During a capsule endoscopy multiple pictures of the small intestine are taken when the pill capsule that is encased with a small camera is swallowed.

Cholangioscopy is a noninvasive endoscopic procedure used for visualization, diagnostic evaluation, and intervention of bile duct abnormalities.

People over 45 years old and people with certain risk factors should receive regular colon cancer screenings to detect and prevent colon cancer.

A colonoscopy is a procedure to detect colorectal cancer and remove colorectal polyps. A routine colonoscopy is recommended for persons 45 and older.

Colorectal surgeons can treat a wide variety of conditions relating to the colon, rectum, and anus, including colorectal cancer and hemorrhoids.

During an esophagogastroduodenoscopy, a scope is fed through the mouth and into the beginning of the small intestines in order to diagnose issues.

During a minimally invasive endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR), the physician is able to remove tumors in the gastrointestinal walls without surgery.

Endoscopic obesity management creates a gastric restriction on the stomach, leading to early satiety (feeling of fullness) and weight loss.

An endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) is an endoscopic procedure where a scope is used to look inside the intestines. It is often used to stage cancer.

An enteroscopy is an endoscopic procedure where a scope is inserted through the mouth and run through the second portion of the small intestines.

Esophageal dilation is a quick procedure that is performed when a narrowed or blocked area in your esophagus has caused gastrointestinal concerns.

Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography procedure examines the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and bile duct to assist with GI issues.

An esophageal motility study is an exam that can assess problems such as swallowing difficulties, chest pain, and severe gastroesophageal reflux.

An esophageal impedance test measures the amount of acidic and non-acidic reflux in your esophagus from your stomach over a 24-hour time period.

Feeding tube insertion or percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) allows patients to absorb nutrition and medications directly into the stomach.

FibroScan is a non-invasive testing method that uses ultrasound technology to evaluate scarring (fibrosis) and fatty change (steatosis) in the liver.

A flexible sigmoidoscopy is an endoscopic procedure used to look inside the colon that is typically performed to investigate negative GI symptoms.

Gastric sleeve surgery removes 80% of the stomach, so you feel fuller faster. The surgery may be ideal for anyone who has at least 100 pounds to lose.

Gastrointestinal surgery is any surgery used to treat certain disorders of the GI tract including diseases that affect the body's digestion process.

Hemorrhoid banding (rubber band ligation) is a procedure that restricts blood flow to a hemorrhoid, causing the hemorrhoid to shrink and fall off.

Surgical intervention to treat a hernia, or a bulge in an organ or fatty tissue through a weakened area in muscle, is called hernia repair surgery.

A HIDA (hepatobiliary iminodiacetic acid) scan uses a small amount of radioactive tracer in order to provide data and information about the GI tract.

Infusion therapy delivers medication intravenously (directly into the veins), which can be useful in treating some gastrointestinal conditions.

InterStim™ therapy treats bladder and bowel incontinence by gently stimulating the sacral nerves, allowing patients to have fewer bathroom trips.

Laparoscopic colon surgery is a minimally invasive procedure to treat abdominal organs through small incisions using a camera called a laparoscope.

LiverMultiScan is a noninvasive diagnostic tool used to produce reports on liver tissue health for patients with conditions of the liver like NASH.

A luminal stent placement is performed to open a pathway or portion of the GI tract that has become obstructed or is in danger of being obstructed.

The Ideal Protein Weight Loss Method was developed by Dr. Tran Tien Chanh, to assist with weight loss while maintaining muscle mass.

The Obalon Balloon System involves an ingestible balloon that helps facilitate weight loss over six months with the ability to lose 15 – 50 pounds.

Orbera is a weight loss aid that slows the digestion of food to help with portion control and can help patients lose up to three times more weight.

OverStitch™ endoscopic suturing is a minimally invasive technique for reducing the size of the stomach and assisting patients with weight loss.

A pancreatoscopy is an endoscopic procedure that can be used for visualization, evaluation, and intervention of pancreatic duct abnormalities.

Radiofrequency ablation is a pain management treatment that utilizes radio waves to focus on tissues to decrease pain signals from the nerve.

Robotic colon surgery is a minimally invasive alternative to colon resection surgery where the doctor controls a robotic arm to do the surgery.

The lateral internal sphincterotomy is a surgical procedure used to treat anal fissures that have not responded to other more conservative treatments.

Transoral incisionless fundoplication is an endoscopic procedure performed to help reduce the symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).