GI & Endoscopy

Summerville (S.C.) Medical Center has debuted its newest robotic surgical system on a colon cancer patient, according to a March 4 report from The Summerville Journal Scene.

Michael Dolinger, MD, has been named to lead the pediatric inflammatory bowel disease program at New York City-based Hassenfeld Children's Hospital at NYU Langone. 

Gastroenterology Associates of Ithaca (N.Y.) has partnered with Sayre, Pa.-based Guthrie, a multispecialty group practice with sites throughout New York and Pennsylvania, according to a report from 607 News Now. 

​Guardant Health has filed a lawsuit against its competitor, Natera, alleging the misappropriation of trade secrets related to cancer-detection blood tests, according to court documents. 

Around 79% of Americans do not know the recommended age to get a colonoscopy, according to a new survey conducted by Columbia, Md.-based MedStar Health.

Here are five of the many physicians on the cutting edge of gastroenterology. 

Here are five gastroenterology groups that expanded services in the last month:

Fear and anxiety may be the key reasons why patients are choosing not to undergo screenings for colorectal cancer. 

From advancements in diagnostic procedures to innovative business solutions, gastroenterology is a dynamic and evolving field with several key areas of future growth.

Miami-based Gastro Health is reinforcing its commitment to physician autonomy, ensuring that clinical decision-making remains in the hands of its medical professionals despite the organization's partnership with private equity.