Advanced Endoscopy

About Advanced Endoscopy at Lahey

Advanced endoscopy provides specialized, minimally invasive procedures to diagnose and treat complex gastrointestinal conditions. Using the latest endoscopic technology, our team delivers both diagnostic and therapeutic care, often avoiding the need for traditional surgery.

Led by expert gastroenterologists and supported by a multidisciplinary team, we offer precise, state-of-the-art care tailored to each patient. Through close coordination among specialists and a clear, streamlined referral pathway, patients receive timely access to advanced therapies designed to improve outcomes and support faster recovery.

What Is Advanced Endoscopy?

Advanced endoscopy includes specialized procedures that go beyond standard diagnostic endoscopy. These minimally invasive techniques are used to evaluate and treat conditions of the esophagus, stomach, pancreas, bile ducts and colon. Advanced endoscopy can be effective for early cancers, complex polyps and strictures, often with less discomfort and shorter recovery times than surgery.

Advanced Endoscopic Procedures We Offer

Diagnostic & Staging Procedures

• Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS): High-resolution imaging of the gastrointestinal tract and nearby organs, with the ability to obtain tissue samples when needed.
• Advanced Endoscopic Imaging: Enhanced techniques to detect and stage early gastrointestinal cancers and complex lesions.

Therapeutic Endoscopy

• EMR & ESD: Removal of large or complex polyps and early cancers without surgery.
• Barrett’s Esophagus Therapies: Endoscopic treatments, including ablation, to reduce the risk of esophageal cancer.
• Management of GI Bleeding & Strictures: Minimally invasive treatment using advanced endoscopic tools.

Pancreatic & Biliary Endoscopy

• ERCP: Diagnosis and treatment of bile duct and pancreatic conditions, including stone removal and stent placement.
• Pancreatic Fluid Collection Drainage: Endoscopic treatment for complications related to pancreatitis.

Third-Space Endoscopy

• POEM: Minimally invasive treatment for achalasia and other esophageal motility disorders.
• G-POEM: Advanced therapy for select patients with gastroparesis.

Small Bowel Endoscopy

• Double-Balloon Enteroscopy: Advanced endoscopic evaluation and treatment of the small intestine for conditions such as bleeding, polyps or narrowing that cannot be reached with standard endoscopy.

Referrals & Appointments

Our program is designed to make access to advanced endoscopic care straightforward and timely. Patients may be referred by their physician or, in many cases, can contact our office directly to learn more about available services. Our team works closely with referring providers to coordinate evaluations, testing and follow-up care, ensuring a smooth and efficient care experience from referral through recovery.