Gastrointestinal & endoscopy
Gastroscopy and colonoscopy on scheduled lists, with biopsy or polypectomy at the same sitting and same-day reporting before you go home.
Book endoscopyEndoscopy with sedation and same-day answers
Gastroscopy and colonoscopy are carried out on scheduled lists, with biopsy or polypectomy performed at the same sitting where the findings call for it. Sedation is given by a consultant anaesthetist, so monitoring continues throughout the procedure.
A recovery bay sits beside the endoscopy suite, where you are watched as the sedation wears off. Reporting is completed the same day, so you leave with a clear picture of what was found and what, if anything, happens next.
What this covers
- Gastroscopy
- Colonoscopy
- Biopsy
- Polypectomy
- Sedated procedures
Conditions we see most
- Persistent indigestion
- Unexplained weight loss
- Blood in stool
- Change in bowel habit
- Suspected ulcers
Book endoscopy
- Sedation
- By consultant anaesthetist
- Reporting
- Same day
- Recovery
- Bay beside the suite
- Lists
- Scheduled
Your visit, step by step
Book
Your procedure is scheduled and preparation instructions are given in advance.
Prepare
You follow fasting or bowel-preparation instructions before arrival.
Procedure
Gastroscopy or colonoscopy is carried out under sedation, with biopsy or polypectomy performed if needed.
Recover & report
You recover in the bay beside the suite and receive same-day reporting before discharge.
How to prepare
- Follow fasting or bowel-preparation instructions exactly as given
- Arrange for someone to take you home, since sedation affects driving
- Bring your current medicine list
- Ask in advance about stopping blood thinners
Bring with you
- Photo ID and OPD card, if you have one
- A referral letter, if a doctor gave you one
- Current medicines, or a list of them
- Previous test results or imaging
- Insurance card or policy details
The team on this service
Gastroenterologists
Carry out gastroscopy and colonoscopy, including biopsy and polypectomy where needed.
Consultant anaesthetists
Provide and monitor sedation throughout each procedure.
Endoscopy nursing team
Support preparation, the procedure itself and recovery.
Recovery nurses
Monitor patients in the bay beside the suite as sedation wears off.