Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Gastroenterology covers disorders that affect the digestive tract system, while Hepatology focuses specifically on the liver, pancreas and gallbladder.
Overview
The Gastroenterology and Hepatology Department at Regency Specialist Hospital focuses on the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of medical disorders related to the digestive tract and liver.
Conditions
Example: “Hypertensions” or “Shortness of breath”
Haemorrhoids
Haemorrhoids are swollen, enlarged veins that form inside and outside the anus and rectum. They can be painful and uncomfortable.
Irritable Bowel Disease (IBD) & Syndrome (IBS)
These conditions causes swelling and irritation in your digestive system that can damage the intestine.
Peptic Ulcers
Peptic ulcers are sores that form in the stomach or part of the small intestine.
Diverticular Disease
Diverticulosis is a condition that happens when small pouches, form and push outward through weak spots in the wall of your colon.
Pancreatitis
Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas. The pancreas is a long, flat gland tucked behind the stomach in the upper abdomen.
Procedures
Example: “Stenting” or “ECG”
Minimally Invasive Stomach Cancer Surgery
Minimally invasive surgery to remove sections of the stomach to treat stomach cancer.
Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography, or ERCP, is a procedure to diagnose and treat problems in the liver, gallbladder, bile ducts, and pancreas. It combines X-ray and the use of an endoscope—a long, flexible, lighted tube.
Oesophago Gastro Duodenoscopy
A procedure that involves the insertion of an endoscope through the mouth and gradually through the pharynx, oesophagus, stomach and duodenum.
Endoscopic Ultrasound Scan (EUS)
Procedure to examine the digestive tract and surround organs and tissues.
Colonoscopy
An exam used to detect changes or other abnormalities in the large intestine (colon) and rectum areas.
Clinical services
Dietetics
Invasive Cath Lab
Radiology
Rehabilitation
Intensive Care Unit
Laboratory
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