Not only do sheathed scopes avoid spreading disease, but they can also reduce procedure and equipment maintenance costs. Preparing the scope for the next patient requires two steps instead of 43.

ERCP procedures and those done with EUS scopes are often life-saving; if your doctor recommends the procedure be performed promptly, do so and understand the risk of a superbug infection remains low.

A new method of performing virtual colonoscopy using a CT scan - which doesn’t involve the dreaded laxative preparation to clear the colon the night before - may be about as effective as a ...

If kidney stones have moved into your ureter, a ureteroscopy may be in order. This outpatient procedure can diagnose and treat stones and other urinary tract problems.