Private Endoscopy

We offer a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy procedures including gastroscopy, ERCP, colonoscopy, bronchoscopy and more.

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Endoscopy at The Princess Grace Hospital

ENDOSCOPY AT HCA UK

Why choose us?

Our facilities include the latest advances in endoscopic equipment to support the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the pancreas, liver, gallbladder, oesophagus, stomach, small intestine and colon. We have a large team of dedicated endoscopy nurses and colorectal clinical nurse specialists, who help each patient through their procedures and treatment with us.

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What is an endoscopy?

An endoscopy is a procedure to examine inside your body using an instrument called an endoscope. An endoscope is a long, thin flexible tube with a light and video camera at the end. An endoscopy can be used as a diagnostic procedure to investigate symptoms or to carry out some types of procedures or taking tissue samples (biopsy).

What happens during an endoscopy?

Depending on what type of procedure you're having, the endoscope can be inserted into your body through the mouth or anus. The name of the procedure you have depends on which part of your body is examined. For example, a gastroscopy looks at part of your digestive system, such as your stomach and small intestine.

How do I know if I need an endoscopy?

Your consultant may suggest an endoscopy if you are experiencing symptoms including abdominal bloating and pain, change of bowel habit, constipation, difficulty swallowing, heartburn, indigestion, rectal pain and bleeding.

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Types of endoscopy

Bronchoscopy

A bronchoscopy is a procedure to look at your windpipe, airways and into some areas of your lungs.

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Colonoscopy

A colonoscopy is an effective diagnostic procedure used to diagnose bowel conditions by passing a thin flexible tube with a camera into the bowel.

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Double-Balloon Enteroscopy (DBE)

A technique developed by Hironori Yamamoto in 2001 for visualisations of the entire small bowel in real time.

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Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS)

A minimally invasive test to help diagnose conditions of the airways by taking tissue samples from the lungs and lymph nodes.

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Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)

Internal ultrasound of the abdomen. Endoscopic ultrasounds combine the technology of ultrasound scans and endoscopes to generate detailed images of the oesophagus, bowels, heart, stomach, lungs, pancreas, and the surrounding tissue and blood vessels.

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Enteroscopy

An enteroscopy is a procedure to examine the small intestine with an endoscope, to help diagnose digestive problems.

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ERCP

An ERCP is a combined endoscopic and X-ray technique used to diagnose and treat a range of liver and pancreatic problems.

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Flexible Sigmoidoscopy

A Flexible Sigmoidoscopy is a test that is used to examine inside your rectum and the left side of the large bowel. Polyps may be removed and your Consultant may also take a biopsy during the test, which is effective in detecting bowel cancer.

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Gastroscopy

This procedure is used as an investigation to help find out if there's a problem with the upper part of your digestive system.

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Oesophageal manometry

Oesophageal manometry is a test that involves placing a thin flexible tube into the oesophagus to help detect the regurgitation of stomach acid (reflux).

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Video Capsule Endoscopy

Capsule endoscopy is a procedure where you swallow a pill-sized video capsule which slowly passes through your body.

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Diagnostics and imaging services

Our advanced imaging suite provides a range of services, to take you seamlessly from consultant to diagnosis. You can book an appointment to suit your schedule from Monday to Friday and results are usually available within 24 hours. We can also offer Saturday appointments. Our diagnostic and imaging services include: