Gastroenterology is a branch of medicine focused on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disorders affecting the digestive system. The digestive system includes organs such as the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, liver, pancreas, gallbladder, and colon.
Hepatology is a medical specialty that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases related to the liver, gallbladder, biliary tree, and pancreas.
Endoscopy is a medical procedure used by gastroenterologists and other specialists to view the inside of a patient's body, particularly the digestive tract, using a flexible tube with a camera called an endoscope.
