Esophago-Gastro-Duodenoscopy (Gastroscopy):

• Helicobacter pylori bacteria testing and treatment
• Esophageal dilation of strictures
• Metallic stenting of malignant strictures ( see picture of esophageal metal stent )
• Variceal Rubber Band Ligation/sclerotherapy
• Treatment of bleeding ulcer endoscopically
• Enteryx Procedure: (lower esophageal sphincter polymer injection
  for treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)

Colonoscopy:

• Recommended to be done for every person above age 50, for colon cancer prevention.
• Polyp detection and excision (prevents progression to colon cancer).Click here for Colon Polyps
• Cautery for bleeding lesions

Endoscopy for the pancreas and bile ducts (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio-pancreatography)

• Removal of stones from within bile ducts and pancreas
• Plastic and metal stent placement for obstruction (stricture) of the bile duct or pancreas
• Treatment of complications of gall bladder surgery

Liver Interventions:

• Liver biopsy: To diagnose the cause of liver disease
• Radiofrequency therapy for liver tumors
• Intra-arterial chemo-embolization for liver tumors
• Percutaneous Transhepatic Cholangiography (PTC), external and internal drainage.

Esophageal pH Acid Monitoring
Esophageal Manometric Studies