Specialty Procedures Area (SPA)
Specialty Procedures Area (SPA)
A dedicated hospital procedure center for advanced gastrointestinal, lung and image-guided procedures.
Some procedures involve more than a typical clinic visit and may include an overnight hospital stay.
Our Specialty Procedures team provides expert, compassionate care for patients undergoing advanced gastrointestinal, pulmonary and image-guided procedures. Our physicians, nurses, GI technicians and other health care professionals work together to make every step of your experience as comfortable, safe and seamless as possible.
Common Procedures Performed
Advanced Gastrointestinal Procedures
Our team supports a wide range of gastrointestinal procedures, including advanced diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. These may include but are not limited to:
• Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)
• Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
• Lower endoscopy (Colonoscopy)
• Upper endoscopy (EGD)
• Endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR)
• Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
• Capsule endoscopy (Pill Cam)
Advanced Pulmonary Procedures
Our team supports advanced bronchoscopic procedures that allow physicians to evaluate, diagnose, and treat conditions involving the lungs and airways. We provide care for patients undergoing a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic pulmonary procedures which include but are not limited to:
• Navigational bronchoscopy
• Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
• Bronchoscopy
• Thoracentesis
• Endobronchial valve placement
These procedures help diagnose and treat a variety of acute and chronic lung conditions and may be recommended after abnormal imaging or other pulmonary testing.
Image-Guided Procedures
Our department also supports a variety of imaging-guided procedures by preparing and recovering patients in our area, while the procedures themselves are completed in the Imaging department. These procedures allow physicians to diagnose and treat conditions using minimally invasive techniques while helping patients receive the care they need. Some of the procedure we support are:
• Bone, bone marrow, soft tissue and organ biopsy
• Cryoablation
• Microwave ablation
• Drain placement
• Lumbar puncture
What to Expect
Your Visit to the Specialty Procedures Area
The Specialty Procedures Area is where specialists perform procedures that require additional equipment, sedation or anesthesia. Depending on your procedure, your visit may include preparation, the procedure itself and a recovery period before you're discharged home.
Our specialty-trained nurses will guide you through each step, answer your questions and monitor you throughout your recovery before you're ready to leave.
Preparing for Your Procedure
Before your appointment, you'll receive instructions tailored to your procedure, including eating and drinking restrictions, medication guidance and arrival information. Following these instructions is an important part of helping your procedure go safely and as planned.
Before you leave, we'll review your results when appropriate, provide personalized recovery instructions and explain any follow-up care recommended by your physician.
