Gastroenterology

Therapis General has a highly qualified and specialized Gastroenterology – Endoscopy Department. It covers the whole spectrum of modern Gastroenterology and Hepatology.

The following diagnostic and interventional procedures are performed in the department:

• Upper digestive tract (esophagus, stomach, duodenum).
• Small intestine.
• Lower digestive tract (large intestine, rectum).
• Motor disorders of the esophagus with high-resolution esophageal manometry (HRM – High Resolution Manometry).
• Gastro-esophageal reflux (24-hour wired pHmetry).
• Upper and lower digestive tract without the use of endoscopes – Capsule Endoscopy.
• Cauterization of upper and lower digestive angiodysplasias by Argon Plasma Coagulation (APC).
• Breath test study for the detection of Helicobacter pylori (Urea Breath Test).
• Study and application of new endoscopic techniques for the diagnosis and treatment of large neoplasms of both upper and lower digestive tract.

The following high-level endoscopic techniques are used:

• Endoscopic submucosal dissection – ESD, for removal of neoplasms of the upper and lower digestive tract.
• Oral endoscopic esophageal myotomy – POEM, for the treatment of esophageal motility disorders.

The endoscopy room is equipped with modern digital endoscopy equipment such as a digital electronic imaging endoscopy tower with video recording systems to support all endoscopic procedures. An electrosurgical diathermy unit is also available in order to allow the use of argon plasma. A modern anesthesia machine with a recording facility monitors the patient’s vital signs (pulse, blood pressure, respiratory rate) during the endoscopy.

The department also has a resuscitation unit with 2 beds that are continuously monitored by nurses. There is a special area for disinfection of endoscopes after each endoscopic procedure, with a modern washing – disinfecting machine of high standards.

All endoscopic procedures are performed in the presence of an anesthesiologist to ensure the integrated patient monitoring.