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Endoscopy
Welcome to Endoscopy. We aim to provide all the information you might need on these pages so that your visit to us is pleasant and runs smoothly.
About our service
Our JAG accredited Endoscopy service provides investigation and treatment of conditions that occur within the oesophagus (food pipe), stomach and bowels, the ducts around the liver and gall bladder, and also within the chest.
We strive to provide our patients with high-quality, evidence-based care that is in line with the core values of the Trust; promoting privacy and dignity at all times.
This website takes you through the patient journey and shares information that will help you have the best experience with us on the day of your test.
We offer this service at:
When you attend for your endoscopy procedure you will go through a number of areas while you are with us:
Reception
When you arrive, check in at reception and take a seat.
Pre-assessment
A nurse will complete some paperwork with you to ensure we have all the correct information needed to complete your procedure and keep you safe.
If needed, you will be given a gown to change into.
Waiting room
Wait in the endoscopy unit waiting room to be called through for your procedure.
Consent
Your endoscopist will talk to you in private about your procedure and answer any questions you may have before asking you to sign your consent form .
Procedure Room
This is where your procedure will take place.
Recovery
Once your procedure is complete, you will be taken to the recovery area where the nursing staff will monitor you for a short time to ensure you are well enough to go home.
Discharge
You will be given information about your procedure and any follow-up instructions that you need before you go home.
Please remember:
- Your appointment time is the time you will be admitted to the Endoscopy unit, not the time that you will have your test.
- There is usually more than one endoscopy list running so other people may be called through before you.
- We do all that we can to allow the necessary time to do any particular test but sometimes things take longer than expected which may cause delays. We are very grateful for your patience in this circumstance; please be assured every patient gets the time needed to complete their test safely and thoroughly, including you.
Latest news
Our Endoscopy Service will soon be delivering colon capsule endoscopy in addition to regular endoscopic bowel screening.
Having a flexible sigmoidoscopy.pdf [pdf] 230KB
Having a Colonoscopy.pdf [pdf] 236KB
Colonoscopy with fentanyl.pdf [pdf] 161KB
Having a Gastroscopy.pdf [pdf] 223KB
Pain relief during endoscopy.pdf[pdf] 219KB
Having an Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) indd.pdf[pdf] 214KB
Information following a Gastroscopy and Colonoscopy (with sedation).pdf [pdf] 176KB
Information following an ERCP.pdf [pdf] 176KB
Information following a Gastroscopy.pdf [pdf] 178KB
Having an endoscopic mucosal resection.pdf [pdf] 193KB
Having a Gastrointestinal endoscopy and diabetes.pdf[pdf] 254KB
After you attend Endoscopy, we may ask other teams within the Trust to be involved with your care, such as Radiology or Dietetics. Sometimes the Endoscopy units are involved in research projects and we may ask if you would like to be involved in this. In this case, a colleague from the Research team will discuss what is involved with you to see if you would like to take part.
The following websites may be of use to you for further information on specific conditions: