Endoscopy
An endoscopy is a procedure in which the inside of the body is examined using an instrument called an endoscope — a long, thin, flexible tube with a light and camera at one end. Images from inside the body are viewed on a screen.
Areas of Expertise
Endoscopic and digestive-care services provided by Dr. Mohammad Naymul Hasan. Medical information on this page is general and informational only; it is not a substitute for an in-person consultation.
Colonoscopy
A colonoscopy is an examination used to detect changes or abnormalities in the large intestine (colon) and rectum. During a colonoscopy, a long, flexible tube (colonoscope) is inserted through the rectum. A tiny video camera at the tip of the tube lets the doctor view the entire inside of the colon.
Polypectomy
A polypectomy is the removal of polyps during a procedure. Colon polyps can be removed through open abdominal surgery, but it is most commonly performed during a colonoscopy. The endoscopist may remove a small polyp with forceps or remove larger polyps with a snare placed around the base of the polyp.
EMR & ESD
EMR stands for Endoscopic Mucosal Resection and ESD stands for Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection. Gastrointestinal EMR and ESD are specialised techniques used to remove larger pre-cancerous lesions or early cancers from the intestine or colon.
ERCP
Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography, or ERCP, is a procedure used to diagnose and treat problems of the liver, gallbladder, bile ducts and pancreas. It combines the use of X-rays and an endoscope — a long, flexible, lighted tube.
Interventional Endoscopy
Interventional endoscopy is a general label for endoscopic procedures used to treat various gastrointestinal disorders. These include haemostasis, endoscopic ultrasound, endoscopic mucosal resection, stenting, percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube placement and photodynamic laser therapy. The field continues to advance and conquer new frontiers.
This information describes what each procedure generally is. Outcomes vary from person to person. Please consult a doctor for advice about your own condition.