Specialty
Gastroenterology
Gastroenterology is the medical specialty focused on the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the digestive system, including the esophagus, stomach, intestines, liver, pancreas, and gallbladder. It manages conditions such as gastritis, acid reflux, liver diseases, pancreatitis, inflammatory bowel disease, and gastrointestinal infections. The department provides advanced diagnostic and therapeutic procedures like endoscopy, colonoscopy, and liver function assessment, ensuring comprehensive care and improved digestive health.
Treatments in this specialty
2 procedures supported by Zivanta Care partner hospitals.
Gastroenterology
Endoscopy
A minimally invasive procedure used to examine the digestive tract using a flexible camera tube
Duration
30–60 minutes
Hospital stay
Day-care procedure
Success rate
95–99%
Cost range
$300+
About this treatment
Endoscopy is a diagnostic and therapeutic procedure used to evaluate the esophagus, stomach, and upper part of the small intestine. A thin flexible tube with a camera (endoscope) is inserted through the mouth to detect ulcers, inflammation, bleeding, tumors, or other gastrointestinal conditions. It can also be used for biopsy collection and minor treatments during the procedure.
Preparation steps
N/A
Risks and complications
• Sore throat • Bleeding • Infection • Reaction to sedation • Rare risk of perforation