Gastroenterology & GI Surgery

Research and innovation in gastroenterology and GI surgery at Vanderbilt Health

Mature man feeling sore throat with painful swallow

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.

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.

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Team Approach to Nutrition Delivers Highest Level Care

Multidisciplinary nutrition-support team wins national award for excellence in clinical care.

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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.

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.