The Institute of Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases provides endoscopic and clinical treatments for patients, and is involved in ongoing research activities and studies. It is a well known institute worldwide. The main department is located in the Hadassah Ein Kerem Campus, with a unit providing clinical and endoscopic services in the Hadassah Mount Scopus campus.
The most commonly-treated diseases in our institute are early detection of colon cancer, GI polyps, reflux, peptic disease, dyspepsia, inflammatory bowel diseases (Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis), neoplastic diseases of the digestive tract, motility and functional disorders, liver, biliary and pancreatic diseases, pathological conditions of the small bowel, celiac disease and other malabsorption and maldigestion syndromes.
The department performs tests and diagnoses using video endoscopes, which enable precise examination of the upper digestive tract (gastroscopy), large bowel (colonoscopy), bile ducts, and pancreas. In addition, various treatments are performed, such as polypectomies, enlarging constrictions in the esophagus, laser treatment of tumors, endoscopic bariatric procedures, treatment of hemorrhoids, removing stones, and inserting pancreatic drainage tubes. Tests are performed to determine pressure of the esophagus, the rectum, and other organs in order to examine disorders of the digestive tract. A special high risk clinic was opened recently for counselling to families and patients at high risk for GI malignancy.
An important part of our clinical services is our advanced endoscopic unit, which provides besides upper and lower endoscopies, EMR, ESD, proctology treatments, endoscopic laser therapy, ERCP, endoscopic ultrasound, and more...