Endoscopy services
We provide a number of endoscopy procedures, including:
- Gastroscopy
- Colonoscopy
- Flexible sigmoidoscopy
- Transnasal endoscopy
- Fibroscan.
About your test
The time you are expected to spend in the endoscopy department depends on the procedure you are having and whether you are having sedation or not. The time of your appointment is the time of your admission to the department.
Please note, if it is decided that sedation is appropriate for your test, please make sure you have someone to collect you from the department, take you home and stay with you for 24 hours after the procedure. This person will need to be a responsible adult.
Please bring your current medications or an up-to-date list to the appointment.
After your procedure
Before you leave the department the healthcare team will provide you with advice on after care. You will also be given a leaflet, which you should read carefully.
Final results and follow-up
You should be advised of any follow-up arrangements before you leave the department.
Results should be sent to you and your GP within around six weeks.
If you have not heard anything by this time please contact the person who referred you for the test.
For detailed information about the different procedures, visit our endoscopy service page.
