Endoscopy

Endoscopy is a non-surgical treatment that involves passing a flexible tube containing a camera and light into the mouth and into the digestive tract to look for abnormalities. It is a minimally invasive surgical method that use endoscopes to see and execute surgical operations through tiny incisions or natural orifices, performed by a team of healthcare professionals that includes a doctor, nurse, and anaesthetist.

Types of Endoscopy

Upper Endoscopy: A procedure used to examine the oesophagus, stomach and the first part of the small intestine.

Lower Endoscopy: A procedure used to examine the colon and rectum.

Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS): A procedure used to examine organs and tissues that are near the digestive tract.