Gastroenterology is a branch of medicine dealing with the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases of the digestive system (esophagus, stomach, duodenum, liver, gallbladder and bile ducts, pancreas, small and large intestines).
Chronic gastritis, pancreatitis, peptic ulcer disease of the stomach and duodenum, gastroesophageal reflux, chronic colitis, and the widespread prevalence of chronic viral hepatitis have made gastroenterology one of the most important fields of medicine.
In recent years, millions of people worldwide suffer from chronic viral hepatitis. The disease is often asymptomatic, progressively worsens, and can lead to serious complications such as liver cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. It should be noted that despite the variety of viruses and regardless of the cause, liver changes (hepatitis, liver cirrhosis, etc.) are in most cases treatable.
Our gastroenterology department offers the following services:
► Gastroscopy
► Colonoscopy
► Biopsy sampling (stomach and intestines)
► Polypectomy
► Bleeding control – Injection, Argon plasma, and clips (stomach and intestines)
► Varicose vein banding
► Dilation of strictures (balloon and bougie dilations)
► Foreign body removal
► Placement of stents in the esophagus and intestines
► Pediatric endoscopy (endoscopy for children – gastroscopy)
Our hepatology department covers the following areas:
► Viral hepatitis (Hepatitis B, C, D)
► Fatty liver disease, intrahepatic cholestasis
► Diseases of the gallbladder and bile ducts
► Biopsy and precise diagnosis of liver tumors
► Chemical embolization of lesion areas in liver tumors or various metastases in the liver
► Endoscopic removal of stones in the bile duct (ERCP – Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography) and biliary stent placement
