Christopher C. Thompson, Md, Msc

This study is testing a new tool for a procedure to remove dead tissue from the pancreas, a serious complication of severe pancreatitis. Instead of using standard grabbers, doctors will use a special freezing probe that sticks to the dead tissue, aiming to remove it more complete…

This study is testing a new procedure called HEAPE, which uses argon plasma to treat H. pylori bacteria in the stomach during a routine endoscopy. The goal is to see if this non-antibiotic method can safely reduce or eliminate the infection, which is a major cause of ulcers and s…

This study is testing a new, less invasive endoscopic procedure called Pylorus Sparing Antral Myotomy (PSAM) for weight loss. It involves making a small cut in the stomach muscle to slow down how quickly food leaves the stomach, which may help people feel full longer and lose wei…

This study is testing a new, very thin endoscope that goes through the nose instead of the mouth and doesn't require sedation. It aims to see if this method is a good, cheaper, and faster way to check for stomach and esophagus problems in people enrolled in a weight management pr…