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Endoscopy at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
With state-of-the-art technology, the latest endoscopic techniques, and highly skilled specialists, we are regional leaders of advanced gastrointestinal care.
Excellence in Endoscopy
Endoscopy is a minimally invasive, non-surgical procedure that allows doctors to view and treat problems inside the digestive tract using a thin, flexible tube equipped with a light and camera, called an endoscope. It is a quick and safe procedure that helps in diagnosing, treating, and preventing a wide range of gastrointestinal conditions. Endoscopy also plays a vital role in catching certain diseases early, when they are most treatable.
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi offers a comprehensive range of endoscopy services and is a regional leader in advanced gastrointestinal care. Our state-of-the-art endoscopy unit features the latest technology, allowing our highly skilled specialists to perform the most sophisticated endoscopic techniques.
Our endoscopists, nurses, and anesthesiologists, including a dedicated all-female team, manage everything from routine diagnostic procedures to highly complex therapeutic interventions. We specialize in caring for challenging cases, including patients with gastrointestinal cancers, large tumors requiring advanced endoscopic resection, organ transplants, and severe reflux or swallowing disorders.
Discover More About Endoscopy at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
Types of Endoscopic Procedures
There are many different types of endoscopic procedures, including:
Upper endoscopy (EGD)
EGD examines the esophagus, stomach, and the first part of the small intestine. It is used to detect:
- Ulcers
- Internal bleeding
- Premalignant and malignant conditions
- Inflammation and other abnormalities.
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy examines the large intestine and rectum. It is an important screening, diagnostic and interventional procedure that helps to:
- Identify the cause of bleeding or chronic diarrhea
- Detect and remove polyps
- Prevent or diagnose colon cancer.
Advanced endoscopy procedures
These are used for complex diagnostic and treatment procedures, such as:
- Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) for bile ducts and pancreatic conditions
- Endoscopic ultrasound
- Transoral incisionless fundoplication
- Peroral endoscopic myotomy
- Endoscopic mucosal/submucosal dissection
- Double balloon enteroscopy
Endoscopic therapy for acute cholecystitis and gastric outlet obstruction
Early Detection & Diagnosis
Endoscopy plays an important role in catching diseases early, often when they are most treatable. Endoscopy can:
- Detect precancerous polyps or early-stage colon cancer
- Diagnose unexplained symptoms like abdominal pain, bloating or unintentional weight loss
- Identify hidden sources of internal bleeding
- Screen for high-risk conditions like Barrett’s esophagus, a precursor to esophageal cancer.
Endoscopy also helps to accurately diagnose a wide range of gastrointestinal conditions:
- GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease)
- Ulcers
- Celiac disease
- IBS (irritable bowel syndrome)
- Colorectal cancer.
Advanced Endoscopy
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi is home to the latest innovations in endoscopic technology, allowing us to offer highly accurate diagnostic and advanced therapeutic options with unmatched precision. Innovation in endoscopy include:
- High-definition imaging systems: Crystal-clear visuals of the GI tract, enabling precise detection of abnormalities.
- Narrow band imaging (NBI): Enhances visibility of mucosal patterns and vascular structures to aid in early detection of cancers and subtle lesions.
- AI-assisted colonoscopy: Enhances polyp detection and improves accuracy in colorectal cancer screening.
- Advanced resection techniques: For the safe and effective removal of large or complex GI tumors.
- Therapeutic endoscopy for swallowing, reflux and gastric emptying disorders: Minimally invasive solutions for conditions like achalasia, gastroparesis and chronic GERD.
- Endoscopic management in high-risk populations: Including cancer patients and post-organ transplant cases, where precision and safety are paramount.
AI-Assisted Endoscopy
At Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, we integrate artificial intelligence (AI) across all our endoscopy suites, making us one of the largest AI-enabled colonoscopy centers in the UAE. This cutting-edge technology is transforming the way we detect, diagnose, and treat gastrointestinal conditions. The benefits of AI-assisted endoscopy include:
- Enhanced detection accuracy: AI algorithms analyze real-time endoscopic imagery to identify subtle abnormalities, many of which might be missed by the human eye, improving diagnostic confidence and accuracy.
- Improved patient outcomes: AI-assisted colonoscopy enhances early detection, enabling timely intervention and better long-term outcomes.
- Superior polyp detection: Vast amounts of visual data are processed in real-time, recognizing even the slightest irregularities, ensuring potentially precancerous polyps are identified and addressed early.
- Reduced risk of cancer: Early and precise identification and removal of polyps is critical to preventing colorectal cancer. AI-endoscopy supports this goal by elevating the standard of care and reducing the risk of progression to malignancy.
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi offers AI-assisted technology in every endoscopy room, ensuring all patients benefit from this advanced diagnostic tool.
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Meet Our Team
Our multidisciplinary endoscopy team includes gastroenterologists, endocrinologists, specialist nurses, nutritionists and surgeons who have training in advanced endoscopic techniques.