The first endoscopic microdiscectomy procedure at DuPage Medical Group’s new ASC in Westmont, Ill., was performed by Ashish Patel, MD. Endoscopic microdiscectomies offer many benefits for the ...

A procedure that uses controlled electrical pulses to induce changes to the lining of the first part of the small intestine could allow patients with type 2 diabetes to stop taking insulin and still ...

Endoscopy is a broad term for a camera being inserted to look at a part of the body. Laryngoscopy is a subtype of endoscopy and can help treat issues in the larynx (or voice box). A laryngoscopy and ...

In a Dutch study, patients with malignant gastric outlet obstruction who underwent endoscopic gastroenterostomy resumed solid foods after a median of 1 day versus 3 days with surgery. The endoscopic ...

The endoscopy services at Lynn’s hospital have been accredited by the Royal College of Physicians after meeting best practice ...

Some people experience chest pain or discomfort after an endoscopy. This can happen due to the gas surgeons use to inflate the stomach during the procedure. If this is the cause, the pain should be ...

For more than 35 years, the Gastroenterology department of Murfreesboro Medical Clinic & SurgiCenter has provided quality specialty care to the middle Tennessee community. From preventative screening ...

People with CF may undergo multiple medical procedures to manage lung infections, digestive issues, and other complications. Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic condition that leads to the production of ...

PITTSBURGH, Aug. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- "As a pulmonary technician, I thought there could be a better way to access the trachea for patients who employ a Provox during endoscopies," said an inventor ...

It’s been six years since the launch of startup company Aspero Medical, co-founded by Professor Mark Rentschler of the Paul M. Rady Department of Mechanical Engineering. The company has seen great ...

For gastroenterology-focused ASCs, the Cygnus Basic Needs Kit provides the required product components used in every endoscopy case. Available in six different configurations, the kits reduce the time ...