Video capsule endoscopy is a non-invasive procedure that allows us to examine the entire small intestine for possible sources of bleeding.

An EGD (sometimes called Gastroscopy) is a diagnostic procedure used to detect various abnormalities in the esophagus, stomach, and beginning of the small intestine. Bleeding, chronic heartburn (also called reflux disease), hiatal hernia, and ulcers can be detected with an EGD.

ERCP is a procedure used to identify stones, tumors, or narrowing in the bile ducts. We insert a special flexible tube (endoscope) through the mouth and into the duodenum (the portion of the small intestine closest to the stomach). Then, we send a catheter through the endoscope and into the pancreatic or biliary duct to inject radiopaque dye so that x-rays can reveal any abnormalities.

Using special instruments through the specialized endoscope, we can remove gallstones, enlarge narrow segments (strictures) with a stent, and take tissue samples.  This procedure is done with sedation or general anesthesia.

Endoscopic ultrasound is a state-of-the-art diagnostic technique that combines a regular endoscopic exam with an ultrasound and tissue sampling to locate difficult-to-see tumors or other abnormalities in the esophagus, stomach, colon, pancreas, lymph nodes and bile duct.

Flexible sigmoidoscopy is a procedure that enables us to examine the lining of the rectum and a portion of the colon (large bowel) with a short, thin, flexible lighted tube (sigmoidoscope).

At our request, liver biopsies are performed at Exeter Hospital's radiology department by a Radiologist or Gastroenterologist. Liver biopsies are performed to evaluate liver diseases such as hepatitis.

“Ablation” is a technique where tissue is heated until it is no longer viable or alive. In this case, radiofrequency ablation is performed to eradicate Barrett's Esophagus.