Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (ESD)
Overview
The Adult Medical Unit provides comprehensive, non-surgical care for adults with a wide range of gastrointestinal, hepatic, and pancreatic conditions. The unit focuses on advanced diagnostics, evidence-based medical management, and long-term disease monitoring, including inflammatory bowel disease, functional disorders, and complex nutritional needs, ensuring personalized treatment plans and coordinated multidisciplinary care.
Scope of the Unit
This unit delivers in-depth assessment and non-operative management for adults with disorders of the digestive system, liver, and pancreas. Services encompass the care of chronic inflammatory and immune-related conditions, functional and motility disorders, and long-term nutritional challenges, supported by advanced testing, individualized therapy plans, and coordinated follow-up across multiple specialties.
What We Treat
Comprehensive medical care for complex gastrointestinal, hepatic, and pancreatic conditions through advanced diagnostics, evidence-based treatment, and long-term disease management.
- Hereditary, congenital, autoimmune, and malignant disorders (e.g., Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, GI tumors).
- Gut dysmotility syndromes and rare GI disorders.
- Gallbladder and pancreatic conditions: gallstones, cholecystitis, obstructive jaundice, pancreatitis, pancreatic cysts, pancreatic cancer.
- Esophageal and gastric diseases: GERD, dysphagia, strictures, peptic ulcer disease, gastritis, H. pylori infection, non-variceal upper GI bleeding.
- Intestinal and colonic diseases: chronic diarrhea, malabsorption, GI allergies, constipation, colonic inertia, gut dysmotility, diverticular disease, obstruction, IBD, vascular bowel disease, short bowel syndrome, bacterial overgrowth, celiac disease, CRC screening, colorectal cancer, fecal incontinence, pelvic floor dyssynergia.
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Clinical Programs
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Program Description:
Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (ESD) is an advanced endoscopic procedure used to remove early tumors from the digestive system without the need for major surgery. Our program is the first in Egypt fully dedicated to ESD, and we are the most experienced team nation and international wide, with more than 200 successful procedures in the last 2 years with 95% success rate (which is comparable to the international rate). This minimally invasive technique allows doctors to remove abnormal or precancerous tissue through an endoscope, helping patients recover faster, avoid large surgical wounds, and reduce hospital stays.
Program Outcomes at a Glance
95%
Success Rate
200
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2
Years
Achalasia Program for POEM
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Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM) is a modern, minimally invasive endoscopic procedure used to treat achalasia, a condition where the esophagus has difficulty moving food down to the stomach. Our team is proud to run the first dedicated POEM program in Egypt, with experience that ranks among the most advanced both nationally and internationally. In just the last two years, we have successfully performed over 400 POEM procedures, achieving a 99% success rate (which is comparable to the international rate), which is fully comparable to leading international centers. This technique is performed through an endoscope without external cuts, allowing patients to enjoy faster recovery, less pain, and an improved quality of life.
Program Outcomes at a Glance
99%
Success Rate
400
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2
Years
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
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The Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Clinical Program provides specialized care for patients with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis both adult and pediatrics. Our program brings together advanced diagnostic tools, expert endoscopic management, and a well-dedicated surgical team to ensure the best outcomes for patients with complex or advanced conditions. In the past two years, our team has successfully managed more than 600 patients. The program is designed to deliver care that meets international standards, focusing on improving quality of life, reducing complications, and offering comprehensive support throughout the treatment journey.
Program Outcomes at a Glance
95%
Success Rate
600
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2
Years
Zenker’s Diverticulum POEM (Z-POEM)
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Zenker’s diverticulum is a pouch that can form in the upper esophagus, causing symptoms such as difficulty swallowing, regurgitation, and chronic cough. Z-POEM (Zenker’s Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy) is a modern, minimally invasive endoscopic procedure that safely treats this condition without the need for open surgery. Our clinical program is among the most experienced in the region, with a highly skilled team performing numerous successful cases and achieving excellent patient outcomes. In the last two years, we have successfully performed more than 50 Z-POEM procedures, with a 98% success rate comparable to international standards. This advanced approach allows for faster recovery, fewer complications, and a significant improvement in swallowing and overall quality of life.
Program Outcomes at a Glance
98%
Success Rate
50
Cases
2
Years
Gastric POEM (G-POEM)
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Gastroparesis is a condition where the stomach empties food very slowly, causing symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, bloating, and abdominal pain. G-POEM (Gastric Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy) is a minimally invasive endoscopic procedure that helps improve stomach emptying without the need for open surgery. Our team has successfully treated around 200 patients through this program, achieving a success rate of 50–80%, which is comparable to international outcomes. This advanced approach allows many patients to experience significant relief of symptoms, shorter recovery times, and better overall quality of life.
Program Outcomes at a Glance
80%
Success Rate
200
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4
Years
Submucosal Tunneling Endoscopic Resection (STER)
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Submucosal Tunneling Endoscopic Resection (STER) is an advanced, minimally invasive endoscopic procedure used to remove tumors that grow from the wall of the esophagus or stomach. Instead of traditional open surgery, STER is performed through an endoscope, which means no external cuts, less pain, and a quicker recovery for patients. Our program is led by a highly skilled team with extensive experience in advanced endoscopic therapies, performing numerous successful cases with excellent outcomes. In the last two years, we have successfully performed more than 150 STER procedures, achieving an 80–95% success rate, which is comparable to international standards. The goal of the STER program is to provide safe, effective, and patient-centered care, while helping patients return to normal life faster with fewer complications.
Program Outcomes at a Glance
95%
Success Rate
150
Cases
2
Years