The Gastrointestinal endoscopy unit of the Lebanese Hospital Geitaoui-UMC was first established in late 1970^th  has known a rapid expansion in 1987 with the introduction of sophisticated biliary & pancreatic diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy techniques. A recent renovation and expansion of the department took place in 2016 in order to improve the patient flow and experience.

State-of-the-art unit, it is operated by a specialized team relying on a solid ground of expertise:

• Two thousands diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopies a year with continuous enhancement of the quality and safety of care,
• High-end equipment with routine checking and maintenance by a highly qualified personnel,
• A highly specialized team of doctors, nursing staff and associates with high standards in professional and ethical conduct

Common procedures performed include:

• Advanced biliary and pancreatic wall stent deployment, sphincterotomy and stones extraction,
• Biliary manometry,
• Esophageal manometry,
• PH study with impedance,
• Esophageal stent placement,
• Dilatation for achalasia,
• Sclerotherapy and band ligation of varices,
• Heat probe photocoagulation (ERBE),
• PEG (Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy) ,
• Diagnostic and Therapeutic Gastroscopy and Colonoscopy.