Gastroenterology
Koru Hospitals is a leading healthcare provider in Turkey that offers a wide range of medical services, including gastroenterology. The hospital's gastroenterology department is staffed by experienced and highly trained physicians who specialize in diagnosing and treating conditions that affect the digestive system.
The gastroenterology department at Koru Hospitals provides comprehensive care for patients with various digestive system disorders, including acid reflux, inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, and liver disease, pancreatitis, and various cancers that can affect the digestive organs. The department uses state-of-the-art technology and advanced medical treatments to provide patients with accurate diagnoses and effective treatments. We use a variety of techniques to diagnose these conditions, including endoscopy, colonoscopy, and imaging studies such as Computerized Tomography (CT) scans, Magnetic resonance (MR) imagining and ultrasound.
In addition to diagnosing and treating digestive system disorders, our department also focus on preventive care and education. They work with patients to identify risk factors for digestive diseases, such as poor diet or a family history of certain conditions, and develop strategies to reduce those risks. They also provide guidance on lifestyle changes that can improve digestive health, such as quitting smoking or reducing alcohol consumption.
Overall, gastroenterology plays a crucial role in maintaining the health and function of the digestive system, which is essential for overall wellness and quality of life.
Gastroenterology deals with the diagnosis and treatment of various disorders and conditions affecting the digestive system and its related organs. Some of the common conditions that gastroenterologists treat in Koru Ankara Hospital include:
-Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
-Esophageal motility disorders (such as achalasia, distal esophageal spasm (DES) etc.)
-Peptic ulcer disease
-Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis
-Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and other functional bowel diseases (anal dissinergia etc.)
-Celiac disease
-Endoluminal large lesion excision (EMR, ESD)
-Gallstones and other gallbladder disorders, hepatobiliary diseases (biliary obstruction, biliary stone treatment)
-Pancreatitis, evaluation of pancreatic lesions (cysts, tumors etc.)
-Liver diseases such as hepatitis and cirrhosis
-Gastrointestinal bleeding, obstruction treatment
-Colon polyps and colorectal cancer
Our gastroenterology department may also treat other conditions that affect the digestive system and its related organs. They work to diagnose and develop treatment plans that are tailored to the individual patient's needs and symptoms, using a variety of techniques including medication, endoscopy, surgery, and lifestyle changes.
Our gastroenterology department offers a wide range of diagnostic and treatment options for conditions that affect the digestive system and its related organs. Some of the treatments commonly used in our hospital include:
Medications: Our Gastroenterologists often prescribe medications to treat digestive system disorders. These can include antacids, proton pump inhibitors, antibiotics, and immunosuppressive drugs, among others.
Endoscopic procedures: Endoscopy is a technique used to examine the inside of the digestive tract using a flexible tube with a camera on the end. Gastroenterologists can use endoscopy to diagnose and treat a wide range of conditions, including ulcers, polyps, and cancers.
Colonoscopy: It is a medical procedure that allows doctors to examine the inside of the large intestine (colon) and rectum. During a colonoscopy, a long, flexible tube with a camera on the end (called a colonoscope) is inserted through the rectum and advanced through the entire length of the colon. The camera allows the doctor to examine the lining of the colon for any abnormalities, such as polyps, ulcers, or tumours.
Surgery: In some cases, surgery may be necessary to treat digestive system disorders. Our gastroenterologists work closely with surgeons to develop treatment plans that incorporate surgical intervention as needed.
Lifestyle changes: Gastroenterologists also provide guidance on lifestyle changes that can improve digestive health. These can include changes to diet, exercise habits, and stress management techniques.
Overall, Koru Hospitals' gastroenterology department is dedicated to providing the highest quality care to patients with digestive system disorders. The department's experienced physicians and advanced medical treatments make Koru Hospitals a leading choice for patients seeking gastroenterology care in Turkey.