Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Division of Hepato-Gastroenterology

1. Pan-endoscopy (EGD, esophagogastroduodenoscopy) : To detect, analyze and treat gastrointestinal disorders, such as
   • esophageal variceal ligation
   • placement of artificial esophagus
   • gastric varix sclerotherapy
   • excision of early gastric cancer mucosa
   • percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy
2. Small intestinoscopy: This sort of endoscope can go deeper and further into the intestines to examine the pathological changes of certain disorders.
3. Endoscopic retrograde cholangio-pancreatography (ERCP): This endoscopy examines and treats biliary and pancreatic diseases, especially those relating with bile ducts or pancreatic ducts obstruction.
4. Colonscopy: Examines and analyzes the rectum, sigmoid, descending colon, transverse colon, ascending colon and end of ileum.
5. Endoscopic ultrasound: This is endoscope has an ultrasound function which enables physicians to gain a better understanding of pathological changes within the patient.
6. 13C-Urea Breath Test: examination of Helicobacter pylori.
7. Functional examination of alimentary tract:
   • Examination of esophageal function
   • Examination of rectum and anus function
   • 24-hour monitoring of esophageal pH
   • 24-hour monitoring of esophageal motility