Gastroenterology

Capsule endoscopy is a non-invasive procedure used to investigate the health of your digestive system.

It involves swallowing a small capsule which contains a wireless camera; the camera transmits images as it travels through your digestive system.

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A colonoscopy is used to examine your large intestine (colon) and rectum to investigate any symptoms or problems.

The procedure is carried out using a colonoscope, which is a thin, flexible tube fitted with a small light and video camera. The camera sends detailed images of your lower gastrointestinal system back to a monitor, where they are viewed by your consultant or specialist nurse. 

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A diagnostic endoscopic retrograde cholangio-pancreatography (ERCP) is a procedure used to investigate any problems in your bile and pancreatic ducts.

It is carried out using an endoscope, which is a thin, flexible tube fitted with a small light and video camera. In combination with X-rays, this will give your hepatologist a clear picture of how well your liver, gall bladder, bile, and pancreatic ducts are working.

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A gastroscopy is a procedure to examine your oesophagus (food pipe), stomach, and the first part of your small intestine to investigate any symptoms or problems. It is sometimes done alongside a colonoscopy, a procedure to examine your large intestine (colon) and rectum.

The procedures are carried out with types of endoscope, which is a thin, flexible tube fitted with a small light and camera. Together, they provide your consultant with detailed images of both your upper and lower gastrointestinal system. 

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A gastroscopy is a procedure to examine your oesophagus (food pipe), stomach, and the first part of your small intestine to investigate any symptoms or problems.

The procedure is carried out using an endoscope, which is a thin, flexible tube fitted with a small light and camera. The camera sends detailed images of your upper gastrointestinal system back to a monitor viewed by your consultant or specialist nurse. 

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A haemorrhoidectomy​ surgery is a procedure to remove haemorrhoids (swollen veins in or around the anus and lower rectum).

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Therapeutic endoscopic retrograde cholangio-pancreatography (ERCP) is a procedure to treat problems in your bile and pancreatic ducts, such as gallstones.

It is carried out using an endoscope, which is a thin, flexible tube fitted with a small light and video camera. In combination with X-rays, your hepatologist can use small tools passed through the endoscope to open blocked ducts, remove stones or tumours, or insert a stent (a small tube that holds open blocked bile or pancreatic ducts).

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A therapeutic gastroscopy is a procedure to examine your oesophagus (food pipe), stomach, and the first part of your small intestine and to treat any symptoms or problems.

A therapeutic gastroscopy is sometimes done alongside a colonoscopy, which is a procedure to examine your large intestine (colon) and rectum.

The procedures are carried out with types of endoscope, which is a thin, flexible tube fitted with a small light and camera. Together, they provide your consultant with detailed images of your upper and lower gastrointestinal system. 

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