At PinnacleHealth, advanced techniques are the standard, including minimally invasive often single port, laparoscopic procedures which afford patients faster recover times and a quicker return to normal activities.
Recognized as a top center for the treament of gastroenterology conditions, our gastroenterology services are available at our
Community General Hospital and
Harrisburg Hospital locations.
Our highly credentialed staff, is led by hospital physicians and counterparts from PinnacleHealth Surgical Associates. Taking a team approach to each service line, our doctors work in teams coordinated by registered nurses, optimizing the expertise of our staff resources.
Gastroenterology procedures include:
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Colon resection
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Laparoscopic hernia repair
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Laparoscopic sigmoidoscopy
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Appendectomy
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Cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal)
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Laparoscopic bowel resection
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Gastric band
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Gastric bypass
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Pancreatectomy
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Peritoneal dialysis catheter placement
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Perforated duodenal ulcer repair
For patients requiring diagnostic screening or other outpatient procedure,
PinnacleHealth endoscopy centers are staffed by highly credentialed team of physicians and nurses, utilizing the most
technologically advanced equipment. Endoscopy centers are located within Community General Hospital and Harrisburg Hospital.
Family and friends are an important consideration at PinnacleHeath. That’s why we keep your loved ones updated on your progress through our
Pathfinder patient tracking system, which displays patient status information on monitors located in all patient waiting areas.