Endobiliary ablation can extend survival for patients with conditions like cholangiocarcinoma and pancreatic cancers.
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Using EUS for a biopsy, portal pressure measurement, and upper endoscopy offers a 3-in-1 procedure to diagnose liver disease at UVA Health.
These procedures offer minimally invasive options for many conditions, including early gastrointestinal cancers.
The ASGE Endoscopy Unit Recognition Program honors endoscopy units that uphold the highest standards in their unit policies, credentialing, staff training and competency, as well as quality improvement measures.
Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM), the most successful and widely performed Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery (NOTES), is used to treat an esophageal motility disorder called achalasia.
The 21,000-square-foot facility features five new procedure rooms and 20 prep/recovery rooms.