Endoscopy

In this procedure a telescopic camera is passed through the mouth and advanced down to visualise the oesophagus, stomach and duodenum. Similar to a colonoscopy, a minor sedative is provided to the patient to ensure the procedure causes minimal discomfort for the patient. No food or drink should be ingested for at least six hours […]

What is Colonoscopy? A colonoscopy is a medical examination of the large bowel and part of the small bowel using a flexible telescope called a colonoscopy. Attached to this flexible telescope is a small camera that transmits images via lenses and fibre optic cables that connect to a monitor. This procedure is performed in the […]