Gastroenterology
28/07/2014
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Gastroenterology is the medical specialty that studies the digestive tract and its diseases. It is considered as a "border" specialty because it often requires the opinion of other specialists ENT, pulmonologists, cardiologists, gastrointestinal surgeons, nutritionists, endocrinologists, oncologists ... Hepatology supports liver disease.
Performing a medical-technical specialty, hepato-gastroenterologist practice specific tests: gastric endoscopy, colonoscopy, proctoscopy ...
In France, you can find all surgical techniques including laparoscopic and robotic assisted surgery.