Procedures We Offer

Upper GI Endoscopy (also known as Gastroscopy or Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy) is a safe, accurate, and minimally invasive procedure used to examine the oesophagus (food pipe), stomach, and duodenum (first part of the small intestine).

Using a thin, flexible tube fitted with a high-definition camera, the procedure allows direct visualization of the upper digestive tract to diagnose the cause of symptoms, obtain tissue samples (biopsy), and perform certain treatments during the same procedure when required.

Upper GI Endoscopy is considered the gold standard investigation for many diseases affecting the upper digestive system and plays a crucial role in the early diagnosis of ulcers, infections, inflammation, bleeding, and gastrointestinal cancers.

Colonoscopy is a safe, highly accurate, and minimally invasive procedure that allows direct examination of the entire large intestine (colon) and the terminal ileum (the last part of the small intestine) using a thin, flexible tube equipped with a high-definition camera.

It is considered the gold standard for diagnosing diseases of the colon and rectum, detecting colorectal cancer at an early stage, removing precancerous polyps, investigating chronic bowel symptoms, and monitoring inflammatory bowel disease. In many cases, diagnosis and treatment can be performed during the same procedure, avoiding the need for additional interventions.

Flexible Sigmoidoscopy is a safe, minimally invasive endoscopic procedure used to examine the rectum and sigmoid colon (the lower part of the large intestine) using a thin, flexible tube fitted with a high-definition camera.

It is commonly performed to investigate rectal bleeding, persistent diarrhoea, inflammatory bowel disease, rectal pain, and changes in bowel habits. Unlike a full colonoscopy, Flexible Sigmoidoscopy examines only the lower part of the colon and usually requires less bowel preparation.

The procedure provides an accurate diagnosis of diseases affecting the rectum and lower colon and allows biopsies or selected treatments to be performed during the same examination.

Capsule Endoscopy is an advanced diagnostic procedure that uses a small, swallowable capsule containing a miniature camera to examine the small intestine, an area that cannot be fully evaluated by routine Upper GI Endoscopy or Colonoscopy.

It is particularly useful in patients with unexplained gastrointestinal bleeding, iron deficiency anaemia, suspected Crohn's disease, small bowel tumours, or persistent symptoms despite normal endoscopy and colonoscopy.

The capsule naturally travels through the digestive tract while capturing thousands of high-definition images, which are transmitted wirelessly to a small recorder worn around your waist and later reviewed by the gastroenterologist. The procedure is painless, does not require sedation or hospital admission, and the capsule is passed naturally in the stool.

FibroScan® is a quick, painless, and non-invasive test used to assess the health of the liver. It measures liver stiffness (fibrosis) and liver fat (steatosis) without the need for needles, injections, or surgery.

Unlike a routine ultrasound, FibroScan® provides quantitative numerical measurements about the amount of liver scarring and fat accumulation, making it an important tool for diagnosing and monitoring chronic liver diseases such as fatty liver disease, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, alcohol-related liver disease, and cirrhosis.

The procedure is performed in just a few minutes and allows your gastroenterologist to make informed decisions regarding treatment, lifestyle changes, and long-term follow-up.

An Endoscopic Biopsy is a simple, safe, and painless procedure performed during an Upper GI Endoscopy or Colonoscopy to obtain small tissue samples from the digestive tract for microscopic examination. It is one of the most important tools for accurately diagnosing inflammation, infections, ulcers, precancerous changes, and cancers of the digestive system.

A biopsy does not mean cancer is suspected. In fact, most biopsies are performed to diagnose common conditions such as gastritis, Helicobacter pylori infection, inflammatory bowel disease, coeliac disease, or to confirm the cause of persistent digestive symptoms.

ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography) is a highly specialized endoscopic procedure used to diagnose and, more importantly, treat diseases affecting the bile ducts, gallbladder, and pancreas. Unlike routine endoscopy, ERCP is primarily a therapeutic procedure, allowing many conditions to be treated without major surgery.

Using a specialized side-viewing endoscope (duodenoscope) and real-time X-ray guidance, the bile duct and pancreatic duct can be accessed to remove stones, relieve blockages, place stents, widen narrowed ducts, treat bile leaks, and obtain tissue samples for diagnosis.

ERCP has revolutionized the treatment of biliary and pancreatic diseases, helping patients recover faster while avoiding surgery in many cases.

Endoscopic Polypectomy is an advanced therapeutic endoscopic procedure used to remove abnormal growths called polyps from the lining of the digestive tract. It is commonly performed during Colonoscopy and, in selected cases, during Upper GI Endoscopy.

Most polyps are benign (non-cancerous). However, some types have the potential to develop into cancer over time. Removing these polyps early is one of the most effective ways to prevent colorectal cancer and other gastrointestinal cancers, often avoiding the need for surgery.

Endoscopic Variceal Band Ligation (EVL), also known as Endoscopic Banding, is an advanced therapeutic endoscopic procedure used to treat oesophageal varices—enlarged veins in the food pipe that develop due to portal hypertension, most commonly in patients with liver cirrhosis.

These enlarged veins can rupture and cause severe or life-threatening bleeding. EVL works by placing small rubber bands around the varices, cutting off their blood supply so they gradually shrink and disappear. It is considered the treatment of choice for both controlling active variceal bleeding and preventing future bleeding episodes.

Endoscopic Hemostasis is an advanced therapeutic procedure performed during Upper GI Endoscopy or Colonoscopy to control active bleeding within the digestive tract. It is the first-line treatment for many causes of gastrointestinal bleeding and can often stop bleeding without the need for surgery.

Depending on the source of bleeding, various techniques such as endoscopic clips, injection therapy, thermal coagulation, or haemostatic powders may be used to achieve effective bleeding control.

Esophageal Dilatation is a minimally invasive therapeutic endoscopic procedure used to widen narrowed areas (strictures) of the oesophagus (food pipe). Narrowing of the oesophagus can make swallowing difficult and may result from acid reflux, surgery, radiation therapy, corrosive injury, or other medical conditions.

The procedure helps restore normal swallowing, relieve symptoms, and improve quality of life without the need for major surgery.

Endoscopic Foreign Body Removal is an emergency endoscopic procedure used to safely remove swallowed objects from the oesophagus, stomach, or upper digestive tract without the need for surgery. Prompt removal helps prevent complications such as obstruction, perforation, bleeding, or infection.

Using specialised endoscopic instruments, most foreign bodies can be removed safely and effectively during a single procedure.

Endoscopic Stent Placement is an advanced therapeutic procedure used to relieve narrowing or blockage of the oesophagus, stomach, bile ducts, pancreas, or colon without major surgery. A specialised expandable tube (stent) is placed using endoscopic guidance to restore the normal passage of food, bile, or digestive secretions.

Stent placement provides rapid symptom relief and may be used as a temporary or long-term treatment, depending on the underlying condition.

Argon Plasma Coagulation (APC) is an advanced therapeutic endoscopic procedure that uses ionized argon gas and high-frequency electrical energy to stop bleeding and treat abnormal tissue within the digestive tract. As a non-contact technique, APC allows precise treatment while minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissue.

It is widely used to control gastrointestinal bleeding, treat abnormal blood vessels, remove residual polyp tissue, and manage selected precancerous conditions—often avoiding the need for surgery.

Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) is an endoscopic procedure to place a feeding tube directly into the stomach for patients who cannot swallow or maintain adequate oral nutrition (such as after neurological stroke, head/neck cancer, or severe neurological disorders).

Endoscopic Injection Therapy is also performed during endoscopy to inject therapeutic agents such as adrenaline for bleeding ulcers, sclerosants for varices, botulinum toxin for achalasia, or steroids for strictures.

Both procedures provide targeted, minimally invasive therapeutic solutions without requiring open surgical laparotomy.