Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

Endoscopic procedures are modern techniques used by Dr. Amr Elgazzar for both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes in various gastrointestinal diseases. These include irritable bowel syndrome, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, and H. pylori infection. Dr. Amr Elgazzar possesses extensive experience in endoscopic treatment and gastrointestinal endoscopy.

The uses of endoscopic procedures include:

1. Diagnostic endoscopy of the stomach and duodenum.
2. Diagnostic colonoscopy.
3. Ligating internal hemorrhoids endoscopically without surgery.
4. Early detection of gastrointestinal tumors.
5. Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) for diagnosing and treating bile duct stones, stent placement, and bile duct dilation.
6. Diagnosis and treatment of upper and lower gastrointestinal bleeding (e.g., hematemesis and rectal bleeding) using endoscopy.
7. Treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) using techniques like ARMA or GERD X.
8. Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) for diagnosing pancreatic tumors and bile ducts and obtaining samples.
9. Use of third space endoscopy in treating esophageal strictures (achalasia) and in excising certain colon polyps and tumors through endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) technique.

Dr Amr Elgazzar’s clinic:

Additionally, Dr. Amr Elgazzar’s center offers high-resolution ultrasound unit for the colon and small intestine, which precisely identifies the site of inflammation in the digestive system, facilitating the selection of the appropriate endoscopic procedure, whether upper or lower.

Moreover, the center employs the best-quality endoscopes with high precision and accuracy. Complete sterilization is ensured between individual cases, and at the end of each session, well-trained nurses supervised by the unit’s team and infection control team implement sterilization procedures according to the highest international standards.

In conclusion, adopting a healthy, natural dietary regimen is the best way to alleviate symptoms of gastrointestinal diseases.