Endoscopy is a modern diagnostic and therapeutic screening procedure that allows direct visualization of internal gastrointestinal organs. Equipped with high-definition digital screens and cameras, modern endoscopes are crucial for early cancer detection, ulcer screenings, and bleeding control. Dr. Dipankar Das provides clinical endoscopy services in Guwahati.
Types of Endoscopy Services Provided
Depending on your symptoms, a specific type of endoscopic procedure may be advised:
- Upper GI Endoscopy (EGD): Visually evaluates the esophagus, stomach, and the duodenum. Essential for gastritis and acidity screening.
- Colonoscopy: Examines the entire length of the large intestine. Crucial for rectal bleeding and colon polyps removal.
- ERCP: An advanced procedure using fluoroscopy (X-ray) and endoscopy to extract gallstones from the bile ducts.
- Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS): High-resolution imaging of structural walls and nearby organs like the pancreas, enabling direct needle biopsies (FNA).
Safety and Sterilization Protocols
Patient safety and infection control are of paramount importance. Dr. Dipankar Das ensures strict adherence to clinical sterilization protocols:
- Automated Endoscope Reprocessors (AER): Ensuring high-level chemical disinfection of scopes between every patient session.
- Disposable accessories: Forceps, loops, and injection needles used during biopsy or polypectomy are strictly single-use only.
- Continuous Monitoring: Patients undergoing procedures under sedation have heart rate, oxygen levels, and blood pressure monitored continuously.
Post-Procedure Care
After the procedure, patients are monitored in a recovery room for about 1 to 2 hours. Here is what to expect:
- You may experience a mild sore throat (for Upper GI) or slight bloating and gas (for Colonoscopy) which resolves within a few hours.
- You can resume a normal diet once the throat numbness fades, unless advised otherwise.
- Since conscious sedation is administered, do not make major decisions, sign documents, or drive vehicles for 12 hours.
