Endoscopy
Endoscopy is a minimally invasive diagnostic medical procedure that is used to assess the interior surfaces of an organ by inserting a tube into the body. The instrument may have a rigid or flexible tube and not only provide an image for visual inspection and photography, but also enable taking biopsies and retrieval of foreign objects. Endoscopy is the vehicle for minimally invasive surgery.
Many endoscopic procedures are considered to be relatively painless and, at worst, associated with mild discomfort. Most patients tolerate the procedure with only topical anaesthesia of the oropharynx using lignocaine spray. Complications are rare (only 5% of all operations) but can include perforation of the organ under inspection with the endoscope or biopsy instrument. If that occurs open surgery may be required to repair the injury.
- Relevant Specialties
- Paediatric Gastroenterology
- Gastroenterology
- Medical Devices
- Endoscope
Recently updated doctors performing Endoscopy
- Dr Pieter Prinsloo (General Surgeon)
- Dr Ian Curley (General Surgeon)
- Dr David Grieve (General Surgeon)
- Dr Manju Chandrasegaram (General Surgeon)
- Dr Unis Suliman (General Surgeon)
- Dr Robert Bohmer (General Surgeon)
- Dr Peter Campbell (General Surgeon)
- Dr Andrew Hughes (General Surgeon)
- Dr William Johnson (General Surgeon)
- Dr Andrew Pascoe (Gastroenterologist)
