Diseases We Treat and Evaluate

At UCLA Health’s Interventional Endoscopy service, our highly skilled team specializes in diagnosing and treating a broad spectrum of complex gastrointestinal (GI) conditions using state-of-the-art, minimally invasive techniques. From bile duct and pancreatic disorders to esophageal, gastric, and colorectal diseases, we provide advanced endoscopic procedures designed to enhance precision, reduce recovery time, and improve patient outcomes. Discover the conditions we treat and how our innovative approach delivers personalized, expert care for digestive health.

Abdominal pain of unknown etiology

Bile duct disease

• Bile duct stones (choledocholithiasis)
• Bile duct cancer (cholangiocarcinoma)
• Bile duct strictures
• Primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC)

Endoscopic weight loss care

• Endoscopic treatment of weight gain after bariatric surgery: Gastric bypass revision using transoral outlet reduction (TORe)
• Weight loss: Minimally invasive weight loss procedure using endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG)
• Repair of surgical complications

Colon and rectal diseases

• Colon and rectal cancer
• Colon and rectal polyps - Video on treatment options for colon polyps

Esophageal diseases

• Achalasia (trouble swallowing)
• Barrett's esophagus
• Dysplasia
• Esophageal cancer
• Esophageal varices
• Strictures

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

Gall bladder diseases

• Cholecystitis
• Gallbladder cancer
• Gallstones

Gastric and small intestinal diseases

• Gastric cancer
• Gastric polyps
• Gastric varices
• Gastrointestinal bleeding
• Intestinal polyps

Pancreatic diseases

• Acute and chronic pancreatitis
• Pancreas divisum
• Pancreas duct stones
• Pancreatic cysts and pseudocysts
• Pancreatic cancer
• Pancreatic insufficiency
• Pancreatic necrosis

Zenker's diverticulum