Gastroenterology & GI Surgery
Research and innovation in gastroenterology and GI surgery at Vanderbilt Health

Consider Laryngopharyngeal Reflux as Cause of Chronic Cough
VUMC imagines new ways to treat painful throat-clearing symptoms often misattributed to GERD.
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Teams Map Early Progress of Colorectal Cancer
Vanderbilt is creating a roadmap of colorectal cancer progression as part of an NCI-funded Cancer Moonshot initiative.

Global Panel Gives Updated Guidance for GERD
Defining more personalized risk levels allows finer-tuned interventions for GERD.

Is a Cure for Achalasia on the Horizon?
Phase 3 trial is underway to test whether a shingles medication brings relief to swallowing disorder patients.
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Oligosaccharide in Human Milk Reduces Intestinal Inflammation
VUMC researchers aim to understand how oligosaccharide in human milk protects the intestinal barrier and decreases susceptibility to inflammation.

Targeting the 90 Percent: Treatment-Resistant Colorectal Cancers
Renowned researchers tee up trial of immunotherapy for microsatellite-stable tumors.

Team Approach to Nutrition Delivers Highest Level Care
Multidisciplinary nutrition-support team wins national award for excellence in clinical care.

Sound Waves Deployed Against Liver Cancer
The non-invasive, focused ultrasound technology destroys tumors with minimal discomfort and recovery time.

Hormones Deployed to Support Surgical Weight Loss
SADI-S offers benefits for patients with obesity and diabetes compared to traditional methods for bariatric surgery.

Intervention Reduces Malpractice Claims and Payouts
An intervention model aims to identify and reduce malpractice risk for large, single-specialty practices.