Comprehensive endoscopy services for the Western New York region

ERCP with Spyglass is used to diagnose and treat disorders of the bile ducts and pancreas. The Spyglass system allows for high-definition visualization of the biliary and pancreatic ducts, enabling precise diagnosis and targeted therapy for conditions like gallstones, strictures and tumors.

The EDGE procedure is designed for patients who need ERCP, but who have undergone previous gastric bypass surgery. EDGE allows the doctor to place a stent to connect the gastric pouch to the excluded stomach in order to diagnose and treat issues such as gallstones, infections or tumors.

POEM is a minimally invasive procedure that most commonly treats achalasia (a disorder that results in difficulty swallowing). Results include improved passage of food and relief of related symptoms, such as chest pain.

G-POEM is a specialized variation of POEM that treats gastroparesis (delayed gastric emptying) to alleviate symptoms like nausea, vomiting and bloating.

TORe helps those who have regained weight after gastric bypass surgery by tightening the opening of the gastric outlet. This slows down the emptying of food from the stomach, helping patients feel full longer.

EMR and ESD enable the doctor to remove abnormal, pre-cancerous and early-stage gastrointestinal tumors, growths and lesions with precise, minimally invasive efforts that preserve the surrounding healthy tissue. These procedures reduce the risk of recurrence and, often, the need for surgical intervention.

This procedure combines endoscopy with ultrasound imaging to evaluate and treat conditions affecting the digestive tract and adjacent organs. Specifically, the procedure is used to help detect tumors and other abnormalities, as well as guide interventions such as cyst drainage.

This procedure allows the doctor to remove specifically located tumors and lesions, offering patients a less invasive alternative to surgery with a high success rate and low rate of recurrence.

Esophageal Ablation Therapy encompasses a range of endoscopic techniques used to treat conditions affecting the esophagus, such as Barrett's esophagus and esophageal dysplasia. These procedures enable removal of abnormal esophageal tissue via techniques like radiofrequency ablation (RFA) or cryotherapy, with the goal of reducing the risk of progression to esophageal cancer.

This minimally invasive technique allows for the effective closure of defects, promoting healing and reducing the risk of complications such as infection and leakage.

For patients with a BMI of 30 or higher who have not had success with lifestyle modifications, minimally invasive weight loss procedures can be a viable alternative to bariatric surgery. These procedures shorten and reshape the stomach, allowing patients to feel full faster and lose weight.