An endoscopy can be used to help treat a digestive tract problem or diagnose polyps, which can be removed to prevent the development of colon cancer.
Our Ambulatory Care Unit has the latest endoscope camera equipment and is run by a team of expert Consultants, supported by a Dietician, Nutritionist and Psychologist. We offer the following private endoscopy procedures to treat a range of conditions:
An endoscope is a long, thin and flexible tube that has a light and camera at the end for doctors to see the inside of your body on a television screen. Endoscopes are either inserted through the mouth and down the throat or through the bottom. Discover more about the endoscope camera.
As well as being used to detect active bleeding from an ulcer, devices can be passed through the endoscope to stop the bleeding.
We may ask you to avoid eating and drinking for several hours before your endoscopy to avoid any complications.
Depending on the type of endoscope procedure you’re having, we may give you bowel preparation to use the day before to help you to empty your bowels.
To help you relax during the endoscopy you should wear comfortable clothes that aren’t too tight.
The procedure usually takes place when you’re awake. You may be given a local anaesthetic to numb a specific part of your body or offered a sedative to help you relax and make you less aware of what’s going on. The sedative, which is administered via an injection into your vein, will relax you and may send you into a light sleep, this is known as conscious sedation.
The endoscope is inserted carefully into your body to allow your Consultant to carry out the procedure. This can take between 15 and 45 minutes. After the procedure you will be taken to our recovery area, which is monitored closely by one of the team.
An endoscopy can be uncomfortable, so you should plan enough time to recover after your operation. You should make arrangements to get home in case you’re feel any discomfort afterwards, or if the procedure requires you to have sedatives.
Endoscopy is a broad term used for a range of procedures using an endoscope. A gastroscopy is used to describe the examination of the upper gastrointestinal tract.
Diagnostic Flexible Sigmoidoscopy - Bowel (lower) examination with biopsy of tissue
Guide price from £1,110
Diagnostic Colonoscopy - Bowel examination with biopsy of tissue
Guide price from £1,835
Stomach Examination - Gastroscopy, also known as Endoscopy
Guide price from £2,020
Hysteroscopy
Guide price from £2,120
Colposcopy
Guide price from £795
Did you know that you can have a private endoscopy procedure? It’s easy to make an appointment; just complete our online booking form or give our Private Patient Team a call on 01580 363158.
