Key Points:
- Northside Hospital Gwinnett has introduced third-space endoscopy to its interventional gastrointestinal and endoscopy program. This procedure is notable for being minimally invasive and organ-preserving, targeting precancerous lesions or early cancers in the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, or colon.
- This is the first time third-space endoscopy has been made available in Gwinnett County and its surrounding areas, marking a significant advancement in local medical capabilities.
- Third-space procedures are performed via endoscopy or colonoscopy within the “third space” of the GI tract, without any external incisions. The method involves using an endoscopic knife to make precise internal incisions, allowing access to areas typically difficult to reach with non-invasive techniques.