ENDOSCOPY

Endoscopy, in its simplest terms, means looking inside the body for medical reasons, with the help of an endoscope, an instrument which consists of a specialized flexible tube with an attached camera, that captures and transmits images as they are present within the body. The concerned doctor might use forceps and scissors for the purpose, and depending upon the area of the body operated upon, the patient might be fully conscious or under general anesthesia.

You may need to undergo endoscopy, for one or more than one of the following cases:

1. When a cancerous growth is suspected within the body and the concerned doctor needs confirmation of the same.
2. When there are potential problems present internally, and the doctor can view them without any large incisions being made.
3. In endoscopic biopsy, a pair of forceps is present which can remove a small tissue sample of the suspected region for lab tests.

Our trained and certified technologists can deftly deliver the following services to you:

1. Arthoscopy : Used for joint pains, a precursor for arthritis.
2. Bronchoscopy : Used for lungs, with the scope inserted within your nose or mouth.
3. Colonoscopy : Used for colons, with the scope inserted through the anus.
4. Cystoscopy : Used for the bladder, with the scope being inserted through the urethra.
5. Enteroscopy : Used for small intestine, with the scope being inserted through the mouth/anus.
6. Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy : Used for the esophagus and the upper intestinal tract.
7. Ureteroscopy : Used to examine the ureter, the scope being inserted through the urethra.

Your doctor will be providing you with the complete set of instructions for the specific type of endoscopy that you will be having. Generally, a fasting of 12 hours might be necessary with the combination of laxatives or enemas to clear your bowel.