An upper gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy is a procedure to look at the inside of your oesophagus (gullet), stomach and duodenum using a flexible telescope. It is usually done to assess symptoms such as upper abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting, reflux, difficulty swallowing or weight loss, We will be able to look for problems such as inflammation, ulcers or polyps (small growths). We can perform biopsies and take photographs to help make the diagnosis. If polyp is found , it may be possible to remove it during the procedure.
A colonoscopy is a procedure to look at the inside of your large bowel (colon) using a flexible telescope.
It is usually done to assess bloating, rectal bleeding, weight loss and suspicion for cancer. We can perform biopsies and take photographs to help make the diagnosis. If polyp is found , it may be possible to remove it during the procedure.
Stenting and internal drains are becoming more common to deal with leak post Bariatric surgery. This avoids major surgery and pain. This means patients do not have to stay in hospital for long and they can start eating early.