Endoscopic Mucosal Resection in Indianapolis, IN

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Endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) is an outpatient technique that allows doctors to remove tumors located just beneath the gastrointestinal (GI) wall without an operation. With an endoscope (a flexible, tube-like device), our Indianapolis Gastroenterology and Hepatology gastroenterologists (doctors who specialize in handling the GI tract) can see inside the body with a elevated level of detail. In the same procedure, they can remove growths, such as upper GI or colon tumors, that could alternatively call for an operation. Many people go back home once the procedure is done. Because there is no cut, you might improve faster, and with less pain than from open or laparoscopic surgery. If you want to schedule an endoscopic mucosal resection in Indianapolis, IN, or a different test intended to address the GI tract, please contact our team.

This technique is a minimally invasive alternative to surgery for withdrawing irregular tissues from the lining of the gastrointestinal tract. Your gastroenterologist may suggest the procedure to remove certain initial-phase cancers or precancerous tumors.

A few of the conditions that EMR has been used to handle include:

  • Noncancerous tumors of the uterus (leiomyomas)
  • Colorectal cancer
  • Cancer of the small intestine (duodenum)
  • Gastric (stomach) cancer
  • Barrett’s esophagus
  • Colon polyps
  • Esophageal cancer

If you have any of the notated ailments and would like to learn more regarding this method, contact Indianapolis Gastroenterology and Hepatology without delay.

Potential difficulties of endoscopic mucosal resection include:

  • Bleeding: This is the most routine problem and can oftentimes be discovered and remedied during the process.
  • Constricting of the esophagus: Taking out certain esophageal growths can elevate the risk of scarring, which tapers the esophagus. This may lead to trouble swallowing and necessitate further treatment.
  • Puncture (perforation): There is a small risk of a puncture through the lining of the digestive tract, contingent on the dimensions and location of the growth that is extracted.

Connect with your Indianapolis, IN gastrointestinal specialist or get prompt care if you have any of the notated indications or symptoms after you undergo an endoscopic mucosal resection:

  • Fainting
  • Trouble breathing
  • Chills
  • Bright red blood in the stool
  • Chest or abdominal pain
  • Throwing up
  • Fever
  • Black stool

A follow-up appointment with your GI specialist at Indianapolis Gastroenterology and Hepatology will be scheduled to speak about the outcome of your endoscopic mucosal resection and the findings of any biopsy exams done on tissue specimens. Some questions to ask your doctor are:

  • If I have cancer, will I require additional treatments?
  • How will you supervise my health?
  • What were the outcomes of the lab exams? Do I have cancer?
  • Do I need to see a cancer specialist (oncologist)?
  • Were you able to withdraw all anomalous tissue?

Generally, you will undergo an additional upper endoscopy or colonoscopy several months following your procedure to be certain the whole lesion is eliminated. During your first procedure, your gastroenterologist might stain the section of the eliminated lesion with ink (tattoo) so that the region can be simply examined in any future exams. The requirements for more appointments rely on the conclusions of these findings.

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If your doctor recommends the endoscopic mucosal resection for treating a digestive system ailment, then you can have confidence in the skilled gastroenterologists at Indianapolis Gastroenterology and Hepatology to supply you with the most innovative and sympathetic care imaginable. Endoscopic mucosal resection with our Indianapolis, IN team can help provide a less invasive alternative to an operation for withdrawing unusual or possibly cancerous tissue. To learn more regarding endoscopic mucosal resection and different procedures to address your gastrointestinal system condition, please contact our team right away.

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