Gastroenterology & GI Surgery

Research and innovation in gastroenterology and GI surgery at Vanderbilt Health

A scientist's gloved hand reaching for a petri dish of E. coli

On Defense Against Deadly Diarrheal Infections

Study links Turicibacter commensal to protection against severe infections, such as E. coli.

Intraoperative image of a robotic surgery

Robotic-Assisted Surgery Cuts Recovery Time

Perioperative experiences among pancreatic surgery patients are improved by shorter hospital stays and, thus, accellerated time to therapy.

Illustration of pancreatic duct and exocrine cells portrayed as the wilting blossoms of a tree.

Role of Exocrine Pancreas Explored in Diabetes

Researchers are examining both healthy and diabetic tissues to characterize changes based on aging, BMI differences and other factors.

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Telehealth Gains Traction in Shared Surgical Decision-Making

A COVID-19 emergency format for consultation is still seen in the practice of GI surgery, to the overall satisfaction of patients and surgeons.

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Cooler that reads "human organ for transplant" is in focus in a surgical room

6 Degrees to a Better Dual-Organ Transplant

During a double lung-liver transplant, using 10 C for organ storage provided ample time for the inherent complexity.

Keith Obstein, M.D., M.P.H., with a group of other doctors in front of a robotic colonoscopy device

Robotic System Aims to Democratize Colonoscopy

Part 2: Road to the marketplace.

Innovation in Colonoscopy: Creating a Robotic Solution

Part 1: From concept to first‐in‐human trials.

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Asynchronous eVisits Address Routine Patient Concerns

New program establishes eVisit protocol using asynchronous messaging that may address the concern or lead to a more in-depth telehealth or in-person appointment.