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Moffitt Cancer Center’s Gastroenterology Program performs today’s most advanced endoscopic procedures for gastrointestinal conditions, including cancerous and noncancerous diagnoses. A minimally invasive approach often offers a number of benefits in terms of postoperative quality of life, while the experience of Moffitt’s gastroenterologists helps lead to exceptional patient outcomes.

At Moffitt, we perform endoscopic procedures for:

  • Colon cancer
  • Rectal cancer
  • Bile duct cancer
  • Anal cancer
  • Stomach cancer
  • Esophageal cancer
  • Pancreatic cancer
  • Gastric dysplasia
  • Inflammatory bowel disease
    • Ulcerative colitis
    • Crohn’s disease
  • Precancerous polyps
  • Familiar adenomatous polyposis (FAP)
  • Barrett’s esophagus
  • Suspicious upper or lower gastrointestinal symptoms
  • Screening for colon and rectal cancer

Using highly precise, minimally invasive techniques, Moffitt’s gastroenterologists are able to accomplish the following:

  • Remove cancerous cells, inflamed tissues, pre-cancerous polyps or diseased sections of the digestive tract
  • Conduct digital Spyglass© cholangioscopies,
  • Evaluate abnormal tissue in the gastrointestinal tract and differentiate types of pancreatic cysts with Cellvizio® optical biopsies
  • Destroy abnormal tissues through cryotherapy and radiofrequency ablation (RFA)
  • Place a gallbladder drainage stent
  • Remove bile duct stones
  • Place small markers in or near a tumor to guide radiation therapy
  • Stage gastrointestinal cancers
  • Correct a failed previous bile duct cannulation

Each of the endoscopic procedures that we offer is highly unique, and our experienced team determines the most appropriate option for each patient based on his or her diagnosis, symptoms, overall health and medical history. As a high-volume cancer center, we have performed thousands of gastrointestinal procedures, giving our gastroenterologists the expertise necessary to determine the best approach in each situation.

For more information about the endoscopic procedures performed in Moffitt Cancer Center’s Gastroenterology Program, call 1-888-663-3488 or submit a new patient registration form online. We welcome patients with and without referrals.