Colonoscopy
Colon cancer is one of the most preventable cancers and having a screening colonoscopy can help save your life.
Endoscopic Procedures
Getting a clearer picture of the best treatment for you.
These minimally invasive procedures are valuable for creating a more precise diagnosis, removing polyps, placing stents, or clearing obstructions.Types of endoscopic procedures.
There is a range of minimally invasive and versatile endoscopic procedures offered at MUSC.
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
This test lets the doctor see the lining of your rectum and a short section of your large intestine (colon).
Upper Endoscopy (EGD)
Your doctor may perform this procedure to examine the lining of the esophagus (swallowing tube), stomach, and upper part of the small intestine (duodenum).
Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)
This procedure looks at your digestive system from the inside. It can be done for either your upper or lower digestive tract.
EUS-Guided FNA
When doctors need to examine a lump or mass that is underneath the skin, they perform a procedure called a FNA to biopsy that area.
ERCP
ERCP is used mainly to treat diseases that have been detected by non-invasive imaging tests such as CT, MRCP scans, or Endoscopic Ultrasound.
MUSC Health General Surgery at Rutledge Tower
Hours
- Monday8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Tuesday8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Wednesday8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Thursday8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Friday8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- SaturdayClosed
- SundayClosed
Specialties
- General Surgery
MUSC Health GI Surgery at Ashley River Tower
Hours
- Monday8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Tuesday8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Wednesday8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Thursday8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Friday8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- SaturdayClosed
- SundayClosed
Specialties
- Chronic Pancreatitis Surgery
- Gastrectomy
- General Surgery
- Laparaoscopic Surgery
- Liver transplant
- Rectal surgery
MUSC Health Surgical Associates Roberts St.
Address
1102 Roberts StreetCamden, SC 29020
Hours
- Monday8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Tuesday8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Wednesday8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Thursday8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Friday8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- SaturdayClosed
- SundayClosed
Specialties
- Colorectal Surgery
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Surgery
- General Surgery
Benefits of endoscopic procedures at MUSC Health.
With more locations throughout the state, MUSC makes it more convenient to get the quality care you deserve. Minimally-invasive, endoscopy is less painful and generally has quicker recovery times.
Other benefits include:
- Improved accuracy
- Early disease detection
- Reduced risk of complications
- Cost-effective
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