Endoscopy

Endoscopy

Endoscopy is a safe and minimally invasive procedure used to examine the inside of the body using an endoscope, a thin, flexible tube equipped with a small camera. The endoscope is typically inserted through a natural opening in the body to allow the doctor to examine internal organs and structures. During the procedure, the doctor may also perform a biopsy, which involves collecting a small tissue sample for further laboratory examination.

Different types of endoscopic procedures are available to evaluate specific areas of the body.

Non-Surgical Endoscopy

• Bronchoscopy – used to examine the airways and lungs and help identify the cause of respiratory problems, such as persistent cough or abnormalities detected on a chest X-ray.
• Gastroscopy – used to examine the upper gastrointestinal tract and identify the causes of digestive symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty or pain when swallowing, indigestion, nausea, and vomiting.
• Capsule Endoscopy – used to examine the inner lining of the small intestine, an area that cannot be fully reached by conventional gastroscopy or colonoscopy.
• Colonoscopy – used to examine the inner lining of the colon and diagnose conditions such as Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and colorectal cancer.
• Nasoscopy / Nasal Endoscopy – used to examine the nasal and sinus passages and identify the causes of symptoms such as nasal congestion, nosebleeds, reduced sense of smell, and recurrent runny nose.

Minimally Invasive Endoscopic Surgery

• Arthroscopy – used to diagnose and treat or repair joint conditions and injuries affecting the knee, shoulder, elbow, wrist, and other joints.
• Hysteroscopy – used to diagnose and treat conditions that may cause abnormal uterine bleeding, heavy menstrual bleeding, irregular spotting, and certain fertility problems.
• Ureterorenoscopy (URS) – used to diagnose and treat kidney and ureteral stones, strictures, and certain urothelial cancers.