From the time you come through our doors until you leave, you will appreciate the quality and professionalism that our expertly trained team provides.
At Mississippi Coast Endoscopy & Ambulatory Surgery Center we work hard to make each and every patient feel at ease and comfortable. You will discover the high degree of technical expertise and experience of our team when you are greeted at the Pre-Op area. Here, you will be assessed and monitored by our nurses, be prepared for your specific procedure, and be seen by one of our anesthesiologists.
You can be assured that all of the latest features are included in our spacious operating rooms, from central medical gas and vacuum systems, to monitors and state-of-the-art surgical and anesthesia equipment. Our Endoscopy Center features the latest endoscopes and video systems to help your physician view and evaluate the entire G. I. tract.
All of our recovery room beds are monitored with the latest non-invasive cardiac, blood pressure, and oxygen monitors. These monitors help to ensure that our nurses have up-to-the-minute data when you are in recovery following your procedure. When you have recovered sufficiently from anesthesia, you will be assisted to a comfortable recliner where your IV is removed, and you may be offered something to eat or drink. Here you will also receive detailed instructions before you are discharged. A family member or friend is invited to join you at this time.
If you are suffering from chronic pain, our pain management specialists can provide comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment. Patients are referred by physicians and physical therapists.
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Often, gynecologic issues that cannot be detected by an external physical exam can be discovered through laparoscopy and hysteroscopy. These are procedures that rely on tools that give a gynecologist a closer view of the pelvic region. If an abnormality is detected, laparoscopy or hysteroscopy can also be used to operate, and can usually be performed at the same time as the diagnosis.
Learn MoreColorectal cancer (CRC) is common—even in people who have no history of the disease in their family. In many cases, CRC does not cause bleeding or other symptoms until it is in a late stage that is difficult to cure. For these reasons, prevention is key.
Learn MoreOur gastroenterologists ensure patients receive a quality colonoscopy at a low cost. Learn more about how we perform a colonoscopy procedure.
Learn MoreEndoscopic sinus surgery can be used to treat a variety of sinus blockage problems. This procedure is used to treat sinusitis; remove polyps that are blocking the sinus cavity; enlarge holes that sinuses drain through; remove the walls between the sinuses to make them bigger; create new openings to make it easier for mucus to drain; and straighten a deviated septum, which can obstruct the sinuses.
Learn MoreEsophageal dilation provides relief from difficulty swallowing, or dysphagia, by carefully dilating or stretching the wall of the esophagus to allow food to pass.
Learn MoreA sigmoidoscopy is an internal exam of the lower part of the large intestine (colon) using a short, thin, flexible lighted tube.
Learn MoreSince your gallbladder is an organ you can live without, many problems get better if your gallbladder is removed.
Learn MoreMany major operations are performed under general anesthesia. This means that the patient will be unconscious and have no awareness of the surgical procedure.
Learn MoreGreenLight Laser Therapy offers a minimally invasive alternative to the traditional surgical treatment for an enlarged prostrate, transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP).
Learn MoreAbout half of all adults over 50 have hemorrhoids. It used to be that creams and topical treatments were temporary, and surgery to remove them was painful with long recovery times.
Learn MoreAdjustable Gastric Banding involves the Laparoscopic placement of an adjustable band around the upper stomach.
Learn MoreLaparoscopic cholecystectomy is a procedure that removes the gallbladder using a laparoscope, which is a thin, lighted tube that lets the doctor see inside your abdomen. The most common way to remove the gallbladder, this procedure is necessary when a patient has stones or inflammation in the gallbladder, causing pain.
Learn MoreWe provide specialized and individualized pediatric anesthesia care. Medical procedures on a child may create a great deal of anxiety for both the child and parent.
Learn MoreRevision sinus surgery is used to straighten a deviated septum; treat sinusitis; remove polyps that are blocking the sinus cavity; enlarge holes that sinuses drain through; remove the walls between the sinuses to make them bigger; and create new openings to make it easier for mucus to drain.
Learn MoreBalloon Sinuplasty is another way to treat patients with chronic sinusitis who have not responded well to medical therapies. This procedure uses a small, flexible balloon catheter to open up blocked sinus passageways.
Learn MoreSkin flaps are similar to skin grafts, but grafts do not have their own blood supply and rely on the growth of new blood vessels. Skin flaps are more reliable than grafts because they have their own blood supply.
Learn MoreSkin grafting is a procedure that is used to reconstruct damaged skin tissue or temporarily cover a wound. A portion of skin is surgically removed from one part of the body, called the donor site, and transplanted to the damaged area.
Learn MoreAn upper endoscopy, also known as esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), is a procedure used to determine the cause of gastrointestinal disorders and symptoms including heartburn, the presence of hiatal hernias, the cause of abdominal pain, unexplained anemia, and the cause of swallowing difficulties, upper GI bleeding, and the presence of tumors or ulcers.
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