While gastroenterology has historically been a male-dominated specialty, a growing number of women are driving innovation across clinical care, research and academic leadership. From advancing colorectal cancer screening and gut-brain research to leading major institutions and global health initiatives, these…
GI & Endoscopy
Gastroenterologists face rising clinical and operational obstacles as the GI diseases become more prevalent in the U.S. population and reimbursement rates fall for essential procedures. Here are five studies scaring GIs: 1. Gastrointestinal cancers are expected to double globally by…
Revolve Surgical has received FDA 510(k) clearance for its surgical robot platform. According to a March 17 press release, the Canada-based company develops a zero-footprint surgical platform that provides robotic assistance to augment surgeons performing soft tissue procedures. The electromechanically…
California and Florida led the nation in top-rated ASCs for colonoscopy and endoscopy, according to U.S. News’ “2026 Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers” published March 17. The 2026 U.S. News ratings for ASCs are based on Medicare fee-for-service claims data from…
At Los Angeles-based UCLA Health, growth in digestive disease care is not being defined by a single building, a single campus or even a single specialty. It is being shaped by a broader idea: that academic medicine works best when…
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Sonoma (Calif.) Valley Hospital is set to open a gastroenterology clinic, according to a March 7 news release from the hospital. The GI practice will open in April and will begin providing endoscopy services in May. Patrick Okolo, MD, will…
When Mark Pochapin, MD, director of the division of gastroenterology at New York City-based NYU Langone Health, came to the system in 2012, the GI division was relatively small and fragmented across several hospitals. Today, it has become one of…
Bariatric surgery, weight loss management and related procedures are key offerings for many gastroenterology practices, despite declines in inpatient surgical volumes for the procedure. As technology continues to expand the capabilities of minimally invasive surgical procedures, more bariatric care will…
Discontinuing GLP-1 treatment does not always cause significant weight gain, as many patients transition to other obesity or diabetes treatments, according to a Cleveland Clinic study published March 12 in Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism. One year after discontinuation, 19.6% of patients…