Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy
Gastroscopy
An endoscopic examination of the oesophagus, stomach and duodenum. It helps assess upper digestive tract symptoms and allows biopsy when needed.
ENDOSCOPY · KAYSERI
Gastroenterology procedures
Diagnostic endoscopy, ERCP and EUS, EMR and ESD, stent placement, cholangioscopy and laser lithotripsy; liver biopsy and liver disease care.
GASTROENTEROLOGY
Diagnostic endoscopy
Endoscopic examination of the colon
Colonoscopy
Endoscopic assessment of the lining of the colon. It is used for screening and investigating bowel symptoms, and permits biopsy and removal of suitable polyps.
GASTROENTEROLOGY
Advanced endoscopic procedures
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
ERCP
A procedure combining endoscopy and X-ray imaging of the bile and pancreatic ducts. It can be used to remove duct stones and treat narrowing in appropriate cases.
Endoscopic assessment and dilation of strictures
Endoscopic balloon dilation
A method for controlled widening of suitable digestive tract strictures. For example, a balloon passed through the endoscope can be used to dilate a narrowed area of the oesophagus.
Endoscopic stent placement
Gastrointestinal and biliary stents
An endoscopic procedure that places a tube-like stent across a suitable narrowing or blockage in the gastric outlet, bowel or bile duct to maintain passage. The stent type is selected according to the location and cause of the narrowing.
Endoscopic gastric balloon and weight management
Intragastric balloon
A temporary balloon placed in the stomach to support weight management. Suitability assessment, nutritional changes and regular follow-up form part of the treatment plan.
A gastric balloon in capsule form
Swallowable gastric balloon
The balloon reaches the stomach in capsule form. Its position is checked with imaging before filling. The choice of method and follow-up plan are determined through medical assessment.
Endoscopic mucosal resection
Endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR)
EMR removes suitable polyps and superficial lesions from the lining of the digestive tract through an endoscope. Removal may be in one piece or several pieces, depending on the lesion's size and characteristics.
Endoscopic submucosal dissection
Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD)
ESD uses specialised endoscopic knives to separate superficial digestive tract lesions from the tissue beneath them. It allows suitable lesions to be removed in one piece.
Direct endoscopic examination of the bile ducts
Cholangioscopy
Cholangioscopy uses a thin endoscope to view the inside of the bile ducts directly. It can support assessment of strictures, targeted biopsy and treatment of selected bile duct stones.
Cholangioscopy-guided laser lithotripsy
Laser fragmentation and removal of bile duct stones
Laser energy fragments bile duct stones under direct cholangioscopic vision so the pieces can be removed endoscopically. It can be used for stones that are difficult to remove by standard methods.
Endoscopic ultrasound
Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)
EUS combines endoscopy with ultrasound to examine the digestive tract wall and nearby organs, including the pancreas. It is used to assess selected pancreatic and bile duct conditions.
Endoscopic ultrasound-guided sampling
EUS-guided biopsy
Using an EUS image to guide a needle, cells or tissue are collected from targets such as pancreatic masses or selected lymph nodes. The samples are examined by pathology to help establish a diagnosis.
Endoscopic ultrasound-guided fluid drainage
EUS-guided drainage
EUS imaging guides the creation of an endoscopic drainage route for selected fluid collections or obstructed bile ducts. A stent may be placed to keep the drainage route open.
GASTROENTEROLOGY
Liver biopsy and liver disease care
Pathological examination of liver tissue
Liver biopsy
A small tissue sample is taken from the liver for microscopic examination. It can help clarify the diagnosis and assess the extent of liver damage or disease.
Assessment and follow-up of liver conditions
Liver disease care
Treatment and follow-up for fatty liver disease, viral hepatitis and other liver conditions are planned according to the cause and extent of liver damage. Care may include lifestyle measures, medicines and regular monitoring, depending on the condition.
RESEARCH
Research in procedural endoscopy
2024
Gastrointestinal stent procedures
First author of an abstract evaluating stent procedures at Acıbadem Kayseri’s endoscopy unit during 2014–2024.
Publication citation Source2011
Endoscopic treatment of ulcer bleeding
First author of a randomised study comparing argon plasma and heater probe coagulation in ulcer bleeding.
Publication citation Source2010
Post-polypectomy bleeding
First author of a publication on an endoscopic intervention for bleeding following polyp removal.
Publication citation Source2010
Endoscopic foreign body removal
First author of a case report describing endoscopic removal of a foreign body associated with gastrointestinal bleeding.
Publication citation SourceAssessment and appointments
Prof. Dr. Ahmet Karaman · Acıbadem Kayseri Hospital