Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) resembles a standard upper endoscopy where a slender, illuminated tube (endoscope) is inserted through the mouth to observe the esophagus, stomach, and small bowel. However, EUS distinguishes itself by featuring an ultrasound probe at the instrument’s tip. EUS empowers Dr. Kelly to scrutinize pathology beyond the reach of standard endoscopy, allowing for thorough examination of deeper tissues and precise biopsy procedures. Patients undergoing EUS are under general anesthesia, ensuring complete comfort with no incisions. Often, patients can return home on the same day of the procedure, and there are typically no post-procedural restrictions.
Dr. Evan Kelly, MD is a double fellowship trained board certified general surgeon and interventional endoscopist. Dr. Kelly completed his residency in general surgery at Exempla Saint Joseph Hospital in Denver, Colorado. After obtaining his board certification in general surgery, he went on to complete two distinguished postgraduate fellowships. First, he completed a fellowship in advanced gastrointestinal minimally invasive surgery, foregut surgery, bariatric surgery, and comprehensive flexible endoscopy at the Minnesota Institute for Minimally Invasive Surgery. He then went on to complete a second fellowship in endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), and pancreaticobiliary surgery at the University of Louisville in Kentucky.
Dr. Kelly has started a comprehensive ERCP service at Riverwood and also provides a complement of interventional endoscopic procedures for his patients.