All NewsGastroenterology Associates is excited to announce we are offering Gastric P.O.E.M. (Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy) to our patients suffering from Gastroparesis. This is a condition that affects the stomach muscles and prevents the stomach from emptying properly. This can impact digestion and damage stomach muscles.
Dr. Madhusudhan Sunkavalli, board certified gastroenterologist with Gastro Associates, is the only Gastroenterologist in Greenville, South Carolina trained to perform this treatment. Dr. Sunkavalli recently completed two procedures here in Greenville with successful results.
Patient Cynthia Edwards recently received the POEM procedure and was really pleased with the results. “The P.O.E.M. really helped. My Gastroparesis is nothing it was before,” stated Edwards. “I tried every medication, and nothing really helped. I did this almost as a last resort but should have done it years ago!”
Patients have several options when it comes to treating Gastroparesis, however a P.O.E.M. may offer the benefits of fewer side effects and shorter hospital stays. Dr. Sunkavalli emphasizes, “Gastric POEM represents a minimally invasive endoscopic option for treating Gastroparesis, involving cutting the pylorus without external incisions. Tailored for patients who haven’t responded to conventional medical treatments, it holds the promise of faster recovery and an enhanced quality of life, offering significant relief from the challenging symptoms of Gastroparesis.”
To schedule a Gastric POEM appointment, please contact Gastroenterology Associates at 864-232-7338. The procedures will be offered at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital, ensuring convenient access for patients in the Greenville/Spartanburg area.
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