Endoscopy

An endoscopy is a procedure where the inside of your body is examined internally using an endoscope.

The procedure is often undertaken while a person is awake and a sedative (medication that has a calming effect) may be given to help the patient relax.

The endoscope itself is a flexible tube with a video chip on the end which allows a live video image to be seen on a screen.

Endoscopes can be inserted into the body through your throat or anus, or through a small incision (cut) made in the skin.

Your procedure

Explain My Procedure offers information to support you ahead of your Gastroscopy, Flexible Sigmoidoscopy, Colonoscopy and ERCP.

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Location

Your treatment will take place at Great Western Hospital or our Community Diagnostic Centre in Swindon.