What We Offer
Our state-of-the-art center of gastrointestinal care contains:
- Four endoscopy suites offer the latest equipment in a private setting, run by consultant gastroenterologists, specialist nurses and dedicated specialist anesthesiologist
- Gastroenterologist Lab which provides Impedance and PH testing and capsule endoscopy
- Recovery rooms equipped with state-of-the-art monitors ensuring safety and comfort
Clinical Services
The Center of Gastrointestinal Care conducts up-to-date diagnosis and minimally invasive procedures that result in better outcomes for patients, including shorter stays in the hospital, and faster recovery times. It includes:
- Endoscopic diagnosis and treatment of a range of gastrointestinal conditions including minimally invasive procedures
- Minimal invasive endoscopic Bariatric Surgery Procedures
- Management of Metabolic Disease
- General Gastroenterology
- Diagnosis and Management of conditions and diseases that affect the liver (Hepatology)
Some specialist procedures are:
- Esophagogastroscopy including biopsies and polypectomies, esophageal dilatation, banding of esophageal varices and esophageal stenting and endoscopic sleeve and tissue approximation
- Colonoscopy including biopsies and polypectomies and stenting for opening up narrowed areas as needed, as well as Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (ESD), Endoscopic Mucosal Resection and removal of colonic mass via endoscopy
- Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) procedure used to perform deep tissue biopsy and diagnosis of different GI pathology with high accuracy
- Single balloon endoscopy (enteroscopy) for diagnostic purposes. This procedure allows the specialist to see almost the whole gastrointestinal tract with the capability for biopsies as needed
- Capsule endoscopy involving the use of a small camera that takes photos of the whole intestinal tract, which get interpreted by our specialists for diagnostic purposes
- Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio-Pancreatography (ERCP) visualizing the biliary and pancreatic ducts which might lead to extraction of stones without open surgery and stenting of blockage
- Endoscopic sleeve gastroscopy procedure in specifically chosen bariatric patients
- Balloon Intragastrical Insertion for loss weight
The Gastrointestinal team works closely with the General Surgery, Colorectal Surgery and Metabolic and Bariatric surgery as well as other departments, to ensure a seamless treatment as needed.
Quality Measures
- Regular audit of outcomes and weekly meetings within the department and its subspecialties
- The service adheres to the principles of clinical governance and standards set by the Joint Commission International and Health Care Accreditation Council
- We provide our services in accordance with the guidelines of the British Society of Gastroenterology, American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery and the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO)
