ENDOSCOPIC
​Upper Endoscopy
Endoscopic procedure that allows internal evaluation of the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum for diagnostic and treatment purposes.
​Endoscopic Ultrasound
Endoscopic study that allows an ultrasound of the intra-abdominal organs for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes.
Enteroscopy
Endoscopic procedure that allows the diagnosis and treatment of benign and malignant diseases of the small intestine.
Colonoscopy
Endoscopic procedure that evaluates the inside of the colon and rectum for the diagnosis and treatment of their diseases.
ERCP
Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is an endoscopic procedure used in the treatment of diseases of the biliary tract and pancreatic duct.
Endoscopic Capsule
A study that involves ingesting a capsule-shaped electronic device that takes photographs of the small intestine or colon for diagnostic purposes.
Duodenoscopy
Endoscopic procedure that allows evaluation of the duodenum and the Ampulla of Vater for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes.
Cholangioscopy
Procedure that consists of the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the biliary tract and the pancreatic duct.
Nutritional Assistance
Endoscopic placement of feeding tubes in the stomach and small intestine (jejunum) for the purpose of administering medication and nutrition.
Intragastric Balloon
It consists of placing a water-filled balloon endoscopically for 1 year with the aim of promoting weight loss in the obese patient.
Endoscopic procedures offered.
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1. Early detection of digestive cancer using chromoendoscopy and magnification.
2. Endoscopic treatment of early digestive cancer (EMR, ESD)
3. Endoscopic resections (polypectomies, mucosal resections, submucosal dissection)
4. Dilation of gastrointestinal strictures.
5. Placement of self-expanding metal stents.
6. Endoscopic treatment of esophageal and gastric varices.
7. Endoscopic treatment of upper and lower gastrointestinal bleeding.
8. Removal of foreign bodies from the gastrointestinal tract.
9. Endoscopic placement of feeding tubes (nasojejunal tubes and gastrostomies)
10. Endoscopic treatment of bile duct stones.
11. Endoscopic treatment of bile duct strictures.
12. Endoscopic placement of biliary stents.
13. Gastric balloon placement for weight loss.
14. Diagnosis and treatment of intraluminal biliary tract lesions (cholangioscopy).
15. Evaluation and treatment of organic small bowel diseases (capsule and enteroscopy).
16. Treatment of digestive fistulas with endoclips, stent grafts, and VAC therapy.
17. Endoscopic treatment of achalasia (dilatations, botulinum toxin injections).
18. Endosonographic evaluation of gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary pancreatic lesions (endoscopic ultrasound).