Continuing GLP-1/GIP agonist therapy prior to elective upper endoscopy increases the risk for residual gastric volume, but clear liquids the day before could mitigate the risk.

Researchers are beginning work on a double-blind randomized controlled trial to test the results of this preliminary study. A 1-hour endoscopic procedure could potentially eliminate the need for ...

A therapeutic endoscopic procedure provides treatment that is carried out via the endoscope. A procedure, which starts as a diagnostic or screening endoscopy, may become a therapeutic endoscopy ...

These procedures range from screening colonoscopies to upper GI endoscopies. Improving the efficiency and effectiveness of these procedures may lead to better patient outcomes and can help to control ...

Two local healthcare organizations have joined forces to provide a new center for digestive health services. Carle Health and ...

Endoscopy is a minimally invasive procedure that can diagnose a stomach ulcer. A long, thin tube with a camera on the end is placed down your throat and into your stomach. If needed, treatment is also ...

California and Florida led the nation in top-rated ASCs for colonoscopy and endoscopy, according to U.S. News’ “2026 Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers” published March 17. The 2026 U.S. News ratings for ...

Bariatric surgery, particularly RYGB and VSG, significantly improves liver health in MASLD, with high rates of steatosis remission and fibrosis reduction. Endoscopic techniques, such as ESG, IGBs, and ...

Intermountain Health recently opened a free-standing combined surgical and endoscopy procedure center in Sandy, Utah and is announcing two other Utah endoscopy center locations that will open in Ogden ...

For years now, surgeons have debated the relative merits of endoscopic and open surgery for carpal tunnel release. Now some researchers believe that they are closing the case against the endoscopic ...