The digestive process begins with a bite of food, traveling through the esophagus via peristalsis to the stomach, where powerful acids and enzymes break it down. Nutrients are…
University Gastroenterology’s Virginia Pierce, MS, FNP, explains that a capsule endoscopy is used to examine the small intestine, an area not reachable by traditional upper endoscopy or colonoscopy.…
In this medical training video, Elena Zanchini, MD, guides viewers through a comprehensive review of gastrointestinal and hepatological issues, focusing on diagnosing conditions such as infectious diarrhea and…
Robotic surgery represents the latest advancement in minimally invasive surgery, utilizing small incisions for procedures that once required large abdominal or thoracic openings. This technique offers the same…
Ulcerative colitis is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that affects the colon. It causes ulcers, or open sores, in the colon’s lining, leading to symptoms like diarrhea, bleeding,…
A consultant surgical gastroenterologist at Manipal Hospital, Sarjapur Road, provides an overview of the surgical gastroenterology department. He discusses advanced laparoscopic procedures for liver, pancreas, gallbladder, and GI…
Join Elisa K. Boden, MD, Ryan Ungaro, MD, and patient advocate Nathan Marohn in this insightful social media event, “The Intersection of Histologic, Endoscopic, and Symptomatic Remission in…
In this episode of “Ask a Nurse,” Kathy from Level Up RN discusses ulcerative colitis, a chronic inflammatory bowel disease. She explains its symptoms, including diarrhea, blood in…
In this video, specialists from the Mayo Clinic discuss the revolutionary strides in gastroenterology facilitated by technological advancements, enhancing patient care significantly. They emphasize Mayo Clinic’s unique integrated…
