ASCs offer lower costs for a number of important screening and surgical procedures, including several gastroenterology procedures. U.S. News & World Report has identified six core procedures that are ...

Gastrointestinal procedures continue to dominate the ASC landscape in 2025, driven by increased screening demand, younger-onset colorectal cancer and ongoing migration of cases out of hospitals. All ...

Gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy takes less time when an anesthesiologist oversees the sedation, researchers say. "We have increased patient access to our GI unit by making these modifications," said ...

A combined colonoscopy and endoscopy lets a doctor examine your upper and lower gastrointestinal tract, all in one procedure. Doctors use a combined colonoscopy and endoscopy to help diagnose the ...

DALLAS – Using a physician anesthesiologist-led Anesthesia Care Team model increases patient access to care, compared to nurse-administered sedation for gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy procedures, ...

A barium enema is a procedure that uses an X-ray to examine the lower gastrointestinal (GI) tract. It can help identify colorectal cancers and other conditions. Experts may also call barium enemas ...