Endoscopy & Bariatric Services

ENDOSCOPY & BARIATRIC SERVICES

ENDOSCOPY CENTER

The Endoscopy Unit at AMC is a specialized unit equipped with the latest technologies to perform various endoscopic procedures. Procedures such as upper endoscopy for the esophagus, stomach, andduodenum. The lower endoscopy is for the rectum and colon. Other procedures include weight reduction balloon placement, ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography) and bronchoscopes.
  • Arthroscopy: used for joints, with the scope inserted through a small incision near the joint being examined
  • Bronchoscopy: used for the lungs, with the scope inserted into your nose or your mouth
  • Colonoscopy: used for the colon, with the scope inserted through the anus
  • Cystoscopy: used for the bladder, with the scope going through the urethra
  • Enteroscopy: used for the small intestine, with the scope going through the mouth or anus
  • Hysteroscopy: used for the inside of the uterus, with the scope inserted through the vagina
  • Laparoscopy: used for the abdominal or pelvic area, with the scope inserted through a small incision near the area that is being examined
  • Laryngoscopy: used for the voice box (larynx), with the scope inserted through the mouth or nostril
  • Mediastinoscopy: used for the area between the lungs (mediastinum), with the scope inserted through an incision above the breastbone
  • Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy: used for the esophagus and upper intestinal tract, with the scope inserted through the mouth
  • Ureteroscopy: used to examine the ureter with the scope inserted through the urethra

BARIATRIC SERVICES

Arab Medical Center Bariatric and Metabolic Clinic offers a wide range of invasive and non-invasive weight management solutions. These include, intra-gastric balloon insertion, different types of weight-loss surgery (Bariatric Surgery) along with lifestyle changes and weight management solutions. We strive to help our patients achieve and maintain good health. The majority of these procedures are performed as Minimally Invasive Surgery, also known as Keyhole Surgery. A small video camera and surgical instruments are inserted through tiny hole in the abdomen, allowing the surgeon to perform and view the surgery on a video monitor. Specific procedures include, Intra-gastric Balloon Insertion; Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy; Laparoscopic Roux-en-y Gastric Bypass; Laparoscopic Mini Gastric Bypass; Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band as well as revisional bariatric surgery.
New innovative procedures such as the Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty, are performed regularly at AMC to provide our patients with the opportunities to address Bariatric surgeries in a more relaxed, confident and minimally invasive manner.
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