Digestive, Liver & Pancreas Conditions Treated at University of Colorado Hospital

University of Colorado Hospital provides comprehensive GI/Gastroenterology services that give our patients access to the latest treatment options and diagnostic breakthroughs for digestive disorders, including:

• Acid Reflux, Heartburn or GERD
• Anal & Rectal Cancer
• Celiac Sprue Disease
• Crohn’s Disease
• Colon Cancer
• Colon Polyps
• Esophageal Cancer
• Gallstones & Bile Duct Disease
• Hepatitis
• Irritable Bowl Syndrome
• Liver Cancer
• Liver Transplant
• Pancreatic Cancer
• Pancreatitis
• Peptic Ulcer
• Stomach Cancer

Digestive System Research at University of Colorado Hospital

In our effort to improve the treatments for digestive diseases, University of Colorado Hospital participates in a variety of national research trials.

Digestive System Research: Technology

SpyGlass™ Direct Visualization System

SpyGlass is a new device designed to overcome the imaging limitations of conventional ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography). It was developed by Lead Investigator Yang K. Chen, M.D., one of our team of GI/Gastroenterology doctors.

ERCP is a specialized endoscopic procedure that is performed with fluoroscopy and contrast injection to examine and treat diseases of the bile ducts and pancreas. It is used to:

• Remove gallstones
• Open obstructed bile ducts
• Perform biopsies in suspected tumors