Advanced Endoscopy

The advanced endoscopy program at Luminis Health provides patients with access to cutting-edge, minimally invasive procedures for complex digestive conditions involving the esophagus, stomach, gallbladder, pancreas, liver, and intestines.

Using high-definition imaging and specialized tools introduced through a flexible tube called an endoscope, our experts diagnose and treat conditions that traditionally required surgery. These innovative procedures offer faster recovery, fewer complications, and improved outcomes.

As a tertiary referral center for advanced endoscopy, we care for patients from across Maryland and the Mid-Atlantic region with conditions that require advanced gastrointestinal expertise.

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Why Luminis Health?

Our gastroenterology team includes providers with specialized training in performing advanced endoscopic procedures. Program highlights include:

600+ Endoscopic Ultrasounds (EUS) and 600+ ERCPs performed annually—among the highest volumes in the state, with consistently strong outcomes.

One of the few programs in Maryland offering the full spectrum of interventional gastroenterology

Designated tertiary referral center for complex and refractory gastrointestinal diseases

Integrated, team-based approach with surgical oncology, thoracic surgery, bariatric surgery, acute care surgery, hepatology, radiology, and medical oncology.

Care led by fellowship-trained interventional gastroenterologists

Access to advanced endoscopic technologies, imaging, and intra-procedural navigation

Trusted by referring physicians across the region as a center of excellence for complex GI cases

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Our Advanced Endoscopic Procedures

At Luminis Health, we offer advanced endoscopic procedures that are minimally invasive, meaning they help you avoid the risks of surgery when possible. Some of the procedures we perform include:

SpyGlass™ cholangioscopy for direct bile duct visualization
Complex bile duct stone removal
ERCP in altered surgical anatomy (e.g., gastric bypass)
Pancreatic duct stenting and pseudocyst management
Ampullectomy for ampullary lesions
Rescue therapy for failed ERCPs

Fine-needle aspiration and biopsy (FNA/FNB)
Drainage of pancreatic pseudocysts and walled-off necrosis
Celiac plexus neurolysis for cancer-related pain
EUS-guided access to the biliary and pancreatic ducts
EUS-guided gastrojejunostomy for gastric outlet obstruction

Endoscopic Mucosal Resection (EMR) for large or high-risk polyps
Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (ESD) for en-bloc resection of complex lesions
Ablation and endoscopic resection of Barrett’s esophagus

Endoscopic stent placement for blockages in the esophagus, stomach, duodenum, and colon

Minimally invasive treatment for fistulas, perforations, and leaks using advanced suturing and clipping techniques

Endoscopic pyloromyotomy for the treatment of severe, medication-resistant gastroparesis

Minimally invasive endoscopic procedure used to treat achalasia and certain other esophageal motility disorders.

Emergency and elective management of acute or chronic GI bleeding

Minimally invasive endoscopic procedure that reduces stomach volume by using sutures to create folds in the stomach lining, thereby limiting the amount of food the stomach can hold.

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Why Would You Need an Advanced Endoscopic Procedure?

Your doctor may refer you to our program if traditional imaging or basic endoscopy reveals a condition that needs deeper evaluation or treatment. Common reasons include:

• Bile or pancreatic duct blockages

• Large or precancerous colon polyps

• Ongoing or unexplained gastrointestinal bleeding

• Post-surgical anatomy (e.g., Whipple procedure, Roux-en-Y, or Billroth)

• Complicated pancreatitis or pancreatic fluid collections

• Early GI cancers or Barrett’s esophagus

• Refractory gastroparesis

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