An endoscopy is a diagnostic tool. Find out what it is used for, what happens during an endoscopy, various types of procedure available and endoscopy risks.

1. Endoscopy

2. What is Endoscopy?
It is a procedure used to
view and operate on
the internal organs and
vessels of the body.

3. Endoscopy is generally
mistaken for the test limited to
the digestive system alone.
However, endoscopy has a
wider scope.

4. What are the types of Endoscopy?
Arthroscopy
for joints
Colonoscopy
for colon
Bronchoscopy
for lungs
Based on the area investigated, endoscopy can be:
Upper GI
endoscopy

5. What are the types of Endoscopy?
Hysteroscopy
for uterus
Laproscopy for
abdomen or pelvis
Based on the area investigated, endoscopy can be:
Cystoscopy for
bladder

6. Why Endoscopy?
Surgical toolDiagnostic tool
Endoscopy can be used either as a

7. Why Endoscopy?
Polyps (group of
Abnormal tissues)
Source of bleeding
Endoscopy is used to diagnose and treat:
Inflammatory
Bowel disease

8. Why Endoscopy?
TumorsUlcers
Endoscopy is used to diagnose and treat:

9. How does it
work?

10. The procedure
Sedatives are
administered
Step-1:

11. The procedure
Surgeon inserts an
endoscope to access
the target site through
Step-2:
• a small cut or

12. The procedure
Surgeon inserts an
endoscope to access
the target site through
Step-2:
• a small cut or
• a opening in the
body (nose, mouth or
rectum)

13. The procedure
Tissue samples are
collected by passing
surgical instruments
through the tube.
Step-4:

14. Latest techniques in endoscopy
Capsule endoscopy –
A capsule with tiny
camera is swallowed
that transmits the images
as it passes through.

15. Latest techniques in endoscopy
Endoscopic retrograde
cholangiopancreatography
(ERCP) – Endoscopy and
x-ray are combined to treat
pancreatic and bile disease.

16. Latest techniques in endoscopy
Chromoendoscopy –
Dyes are installed before
endoscopy to identify any
lesions.

17. Latest techniques in endoscopy
Endoscopic ultrasound –
High frequency sound
waves are used to identify
the digestive system and
lung diseases.

18. Latest techniques in endoscopy
Narrow band imaging –
Filtered light is used for
better visualization of
internal organs.

19. Capsule endoscopy
It is the latest technique
that uses small-sized
video capsule to examine
the digestive tract.

20. How capsule endoscopy works?
Sensors are attached on
the chest ans stomach area
with a data recorder
attached to a belt around
the waist.

21. How capsule endoscopy works?
Capsule that contains
camera is swallowed.

22. How capsule endoscopy works?
The swallowed capsule
transmits video images
to the data recorder.

23. How capsule endoscopy works?
The recorded images
are displayed on the
computer.

24. How capsule endoscopy works?
The capsule is naturally
passed from the body.

25. How long is the procedure?
It is a daycare procedure
lasting for about
30 – 60 minutes.

26. How long is the procedure?
The patient stays in
recovery until the effect
of sedatives wear-off.

27. Before endoscopy
You are advised:
Not to eat or drink
12 hours before the
procedure

28. Before endoscopy
You are advised:
Avoid strenuous
activities.

29. After endoscopy
It may require some
time to feel well enough
to go about your daily
business.

30. After endoscopy
Contact your doctor
If any problem persists.