Endoscopy

Endoscopy is a minimally invasive diagnostic medical procedure that is used to assess the interior surfaces of an organ by inserting a tube into the body. The instrument may have a rigid or flexible tube and not only provide an image for visual inspection and photography but also enable taking biopsies and retrieval of foreign objects. Endoscopy is the vehicle for minimally invasive surgery, and patients may receive conscious sedation so they do not have to be consciously aware of the discomfort.

Many endoscopic procedures are considered to be relatively painless and, at worst, associated with moderate discomfort; for example, in esophagogastroduodenoscopy, most patients tolerate the procedure with only topical anesthesia of the oropharynx using lignocaine spray.

COMPONENTS

An endoscope can consist of

• a rigid or flexible tube
• A light delivery system to illuminate the organ or object under inspection.
• The light source is normally outside the body and the light is typically directed via an optical fiber system
• a lens system transmitting the image to the viewer from the fiberscope
• an additional channel to allow entry of medical instruments or manipulators

USES

Endoscopy can involve the gastrointestinal tract (GI tract):

• esophagus,
• stomach and duodenum (esophagogastroduodenoscopy) small intestine
• colon (colonoscopy,proctosigmoidoscopy)
• Bile Duct

Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), duodenoscope-assisted cholangiopancreatoscopy, intraoperative cholangioscopy the respiratory tract:

• The nose (rhinoscopy)
• The lower respiratory tract (bronchoscopy)
• The urinary tract (cystoscopy)

The female reproductive system

• The cervix (colposcopy)
• The uterus (hysteroscopy)
• The Fallopian tubes (Falloscopy)

Normally closed body cavities (through a small incision):

• The abdominal or pelvic cavity (laparoscopy)
• The interior of a joint (arthroscopy)
• Organs of the chest (thoracoscopy and mediastinoscopy)

The Institute of Cardiology provides specialized diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and services to diagnose and treat patients with a wide variety of gastrointestinal disorders. The procedures and treatments are touted to be one of the largest and most advanced facilities in the country, equipped with cutting-edge Gastroenterology equipment to support patient care and clinical research. Our Gastrointestinal Surgeons in Chennai provides endoscopic procedures to our patients in a friendly, comfortable, and professional environment. Our endoscopy center is equipped with the latest endoscopic equipment and staffed by doctors and nurses with extensive experience in the field of GI Endoscopy. Our gastroenterologist specialist in Chennai are known for their expertise with lowest Gastroenterology surgery complications as well as lowest gastrointestinal surgery recovery time.

Gastro Endoscopic Procedures

Our Team offers advanced high-end endoscopic treatments including:

• ERCP dealing large bile duct stones and complex benign and malignant biliary strictures
• Endoscopic stricture dilatation of oesophagus
• Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG)
• Pancreatic necrosectomy
• Endoscopic treatment for stomach and bowel tumours – benign & early cancers (Third space Endoscopy – ESD, EMR, STER)
• Expert treatment for Gastrointestinal bleeding disorders including EUS coil therapy for gastric varices
• EUS guided therapy for advanced biliary, pancreatic and gut diseases
• Endoscopic therapy for Achalasia (POEM)
• Expert multidisciplinary care for whole range of gastrointestinal disorders including Inflammatory Bowel Disease and gastrointestinal malignancy