GI Procedures

Understand what an upper GI endoscopy is, why one may be performed and what your doctor will look for during this procedure.

Understand how to properly prepare for your upper GI endoscopy and what you can expect the day of your procedure. Learn what your doctor can do if any abnormalities are noticed.

Understand what to expect following your upper GI endoscopy including any restrictions you may have, minor side effects, and possible but rare complications.

Watch this video to learn how ERCP is used to diagnose and treat problems in your liver, gallbladder, bile ducts, and pancreas.

Watch this to learn answers to common colonoscopy concerns.

Learn general guidelines for properly preparing for your colonoscopy on the days leading up to the procedure. This will allow your doctor to see the lining of the colon clearly and will help make your colonoscopy go as smoothly as possible.

Understand what to expect on the day of your colonoscopy, how the procedure will be performed and possible risks that are involved. If any abnormalities are seen, learn what your doctor may do to treat them.

Understand what to expect during your recovery following your colonoscopy including how you may feel, restrictions you may have, minor side effects, and possible complications to be aware of.

Learn how colorectal cancer can develop, who should undergo screening as well as options available for screening. Understand treatment is most effective when through regular screenings, pre-cancerous polyps, or cancer, is detected in the earliest stages.

Learn about home screening tests used to check for colorectal cancer. You will be introduced to the two types of fecal occult blood tests; the guaiac fecal occult blood test and the fecal immunochemical test, as well as a stool DNA test.

Learn about several screening procedures your doctor may recommend to check for colorectal cancer.

Learn common preparation instructions you may be asked to follow prior to your colorectal screening procedure, and recognize the importance of following them.

Get regular screenings for colorectal cancer. It's the best way to protect yourself from the disease.

Watch this video to learn about the screening for colorectal cancer and what the results may mean.

Watch this video to learn how a flexible sigmoidoscopy checks the health of the lower part of your colon.

Watch this video to learn what to expect during surgery to remove a section of the colon.