Gastroenterology Surgeries

A healthier gut means a happier you.

Gastroenterologists focus on diseases and conditions of the digestive system. At Hancock Regional Hospital, our surgeons perform a number of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to help our patients feel better through and through.

Gastroenterology Procedures at Hancock Health

Colonoscopy

A procedure that uses a scope to examine your rectum and colon for abnormalities or disease.

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Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)

An outpatient procedure for examining your esophagus, stomach, and part of the small intestine.

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Pouchoscopy

A pouchoscopy is an endoscopic examination of a small bowel pouch, also known as a J-pouch, that has been created to serve as a stool reservoir for people whose large bowel has been removed.

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Polypectomy

A polypectomy is a surgical procedure to remove a polyp, which is abnormal tissue, from the inside of your colon. The procedure is usually performed during a colonoscopy.

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Other Gastroenterology Procedures We Perform

Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) Tube Placement

Surgical placement of a feeding tube.

Illescopy

Using a lighted tube with a camera at the end to examine the last part of the small bowel.

Esophageal Dilation

A procedure that dilates, or stretches, a narrowed area of the esophagus.

Affordable Labs and Imaging at Gateway Hancock Health

No matter where you have surgery, you can save an average of 70% over similar-quality tests at the hospital.

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Whether you’re looking for an initial consultation or a second opinion—or you just have more questions—we’re here to help. Get in touch with us, and we’ll get back to you within one business day.