Inova Gastroenterology offers the full range of advanced diagnostic testing and treatment options for digestive disorders. When possible, we use minimally invasive options for a more comfortable patient experience. Our specialty tests and treatments include:
Diagnostic Testing Technology
- Endoscopic ultrasound
- Confocal endomicroscopy – a microscopic exam that can help diagnose conditions such as Barrett’s esophagus and pre-cancerous changes in the stomach
- Deep enteroscopy using single and double balloon endoscopes, which allow for evaluation and treatment of small intestinal lesions
- Capsule endoscopy
Advanced Endoscopic Treatments
The Inova GI team is highly experienced in standard upper endoscopy, colonoscopy and capsule endoscopy in addition to expertise in advanced endoscopic techniques including:
- Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) – a minimally invasive intervention to manage complex pancreatobiliary diseases
- Therapeutic endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) using endoscopic ultrasound as a guide for immediate endoscopic treatment
- Endoscopic mucosal resection to remove early cancer in Barrett's esophagus as well as large stomach, duodenal and colon polyps
- Endoscopic suturing and bariatric endoscopy