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Procedures

An endoscopy is a medical procedure that involves the use of an instrument called an endoscope to examine the interior of the body. The endoscope is a flexible tube with a light and camera attached to it that can be inserted into the body through natural openings, such as the mouth, nose, or bottom. We also have ultrasound instruments that allow us to do an endoscopic ultrasound. Endoscopy procedures are commonly used to diagnose and treat a variety of medical conditions.

We appreciate that this can be quite worrying when you are referred to us, so we hope you find the information on this website useful. All our team will do their utmost to make you feel relaxed and safe on the day, and to try and make your experience with us a positive one.

Please take a look at our video in the tour section so that you get a better idea of what you can expect on the day.

For more information on individual procedures, please see the leaflets below.

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    • Bronchoscopy leaflet Modified: 20/05/2024 9:42AM | Download:
    • Bronchoscopy - Endobronchial Ultrasound Patient Information for consent Modified: 20/05/2024 9:42AM | Download:
    • Colonoscopy leaflet Modified: 20/05/2024 9:44AM | Download:
    • Endoscopic Mucosal Resection (EMR) for Lesions of the Oesophagus or Stomach leaflet Modified: 20/05/2024 9:44AM | Download:
    • Endoscopic Ultrasound leaflet Modified: 20/05/2024 9:44AM | Download:
    • ERCP leaflet Modified: 20/05/2024 9:44AM | Download:
    • Flexible Sigmoidoscopy leaflet Modified: 20/05/2024 9:44AM | Download:
    • Inserting an Oesophageal Stent (Endoscopy) leaflet Modified: 20/05/2024 9:44AM | Download:
    • PEG leaflet Modified: 20/05/2024 9:44AM | Download:
    • Thoracoscopy leaflet Modified: 20/05/2024 9:44AM | Download:
    • Transbronchial Biopsy leaflet Modified: 20/05/2024 9:44AM | Download:
    • Upper GI Endoscopy leaflet Modified: 20/05/2024 9:44AM | Download:
    • Upper GI Endoscopy and Colonoscopy leaflet Modified: 20/05/2024 9:44AM | Download:
    • Upper GI Endoscopy and Dilatation leaflet Modified: 20/05/2024 9:44AM | Download:
    • Upper GI Endoscopy and Sigmoidoscopy leaflet Modified: 20/05/2024 9:42AM | Download: