ENDOSCOPIC SURGERY

Endoscopic Surgery

The Endoscopy Unit at Prime Institute of Digestive sciences’s aim is to provide a diagnosis and treatment for people with symptoms of upper and lower Gastrointestinal problems. The department benefits from a Consultant body of Gastroenterologists who perform procedures, assisted by highly skilled endoscopy nurses on patients .Advanced endoscopic theaters compatible for all kind of GI diagnostics and therapeutic procedures.

Colonoscopy Types
❖ A Endoscopy is a very quick telescopic and visual investigation which allows for viewing of the oesophagus, stomach and upper section of the small bowel by the passing of a flexible tube through the mouth. Aneasthesia is given if desired.

❖ ERCP (Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography) uses endoscopy and fluoroscopy to diagnosis and treat problems of the biliary or pancreatic duct system

❖ A Colonoscopy allows for viewing of the lining of the large bowel with a flexible tube. You are required to take medication the day prior to your procedure to cleanse your bowel. You will be given sedation during the procedure.

❖ Sigmoidoscopy Allows for examination with a flexible tube to the left side of your large bowel. You may require an enema to be given on arrival to the department prior to your investigation.

❖ Proctoscopy is an examination of the rectum using the flexible scope.

❖ Some specialised procedures viz. EUS, POEM, ERP, ESD,EMR, Manometry, pH metry, Capsule endoscopy etc are also performed at this Institutes.