Procedures
Dr. Thomas performs a variety of gastrointestinal procedures. An initial consultation with the doctor is often mandatory so that a thorough assessment can be done, a diagnosis can be postulated, and management can be planned.
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Gastroscopy
A gastroscopy assesses your oesophagus(food pipe), stomach and small intestine which make up the upper part of the digestive system.
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Colonoscopy
A colonoscopy assesses your large intestine, often used as a screening tool to exclude cancers.
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Endoscopic Ultrasound
This is a procedure where endoscopy and ultrasound are used together to get pictures of the organs in the chest, abdomen, and colon.
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Bariatric Procedures
These procedures include intragastric balloon insertion and endoscopic sleeve gastrectomys.
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Manometry and Ph Studies
Oesophageal physiology studies are a way to assess the functionality of the oesophageal muscles and valves.
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Small Bowel Evaluations
An evaluation of the totality of the small intestine using a pillcam.
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Abdominal Sonar
Abdominal sonar is used to non invasively evaluate the solid organs of the abdomen.
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ERCP
An endoscopic procedure that can be used to assess and manage bile and pancreatic duct problems such as stone removal