An endoscopy is a procedure where the inside of your body is examined internally using an endoscope.

The procedure is often undertaken while a person is awake and a sedative (medication that has a calming effect) may be given to help the patient relax.

The endoscope itself is a flexible tube with a video chip on the end which allows a live video image to be seen on a screen.

Endoscopes can be inserted into the body through your throat or anus, or through a small incision (cut) made in the skin.

Location

Day Services Unit, First floor, Great Western Hospital 

Contact

General enquiries: 01793 604127 (Monday to Friday, 8am - 6pm)

Bookings: 01793 605454

Coming for an endoscopy

Special measures have been introduced to ensure the safety of our patients and our staff during endoscopy procedures.