Center for Advanced GI Therapeutics
Treating more complicated gastrointestinal illnesses requires extensive study and training on the part of physicians as well as access to the latest endoscopic tools and technology. At Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates, several of our physicians are experts in performing advanced diagnostic procedures which can help patients suffering from chronic GI pain get a more accurate diagnosis and a more comprehensive treatment plan. Depending on the needs of each patient, our physicians may be able to perform these procedures on an outpatient basis at one of our Endoscopy Centers.
The Center for Advanced GI Therapeutics offers the following procedures:
Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)
A procedure that produces images and information about the digestive tract as well as surrounding tissue and organs using a small ultrasound probe.
Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatogram (ERCP)
A procedure that combines endoscopy with fluoroscopy to diagnose and treat specific problems of the biliary and pancreatic ductal system.
For more information about these procedures, click here.
For answers to Frequently Asked Questions about these procedures, go to our FAQ list under Procedures.
Endoscopic Ablation
Procedures used to treat Barrett’s esophagus, including argon plasma
coagulation (APC), radiofrequency or Halo therapy, photodynamic therapy (PDT)
and cryoablation (liquid nitrogen).
Endosurgical Therapy or EMR (endoscopic mucosal resection)
A procedure used to remove deeper sections of the esophageal lining as opposed
to ablation, which only treats the surface lining of the esophagus. EMR can also
be used to remove early esophageal cancers when traditional surgery is not an
option for the patient.
For more information on endoscopic ablation and EMR, click here.
Read more about our physicians who perform advanced therapeutic procedures.
Kerry H. King, MD, FACP, FACG, AGAF