Endoscopy and Colonoscopy

Endoscopy (Gastroscopy)

Gastroscopy is the process of examining the internal parts of the upper digestive system organs (esophagus, stomach, and duodenum) with a special camera. Through this special device, procedures like tissue sampling, stopping bleeding, and endoscopic surgeries (such as inserting a feeding tube into the stomach, removing precancerous polyps, treating early-stage cancers, widening strictures, opening blockages, and applying methods to support weight loss) can be performed.
 

Why is Gastroscopy Performed?

For Diagnostic Purposes:
Upper abdominal pain, burning, and sourness in this area
Regurgitation of food and stomach contents into the mouth during sleep (Reflux)
Investigation of swallowing difficulties
Cancers of the upper digestive system
Screening these organs if there is a family history of cancer
Investigation of the cause of anemia
Investigating the cause of bleeding if blood comes from the mouth
Duodenal and stomach ulcers
Hiatal hernia
Investigation of recurring hoarseness
Post-operative follow-up for stomach surgeries
Inflammation of the stomach lining
Diagnosis of stomach bacteria

For Treatment Purposes:
Treatment of early stomach cancers
Removal of precancerous polyps
Placement of a feeding tube into the stomach
Stopping bleeding from ulcers
Inserting a weight-loss balloon into the stomach
Application of botox to the stomach for weight loss
Removal of foreign objects that have entered the esophagus and stomach
Dilation of strictures at the esophagus and stomach outlet, and opening the passage with stents (expandable metal stents)

Why is Colonoscopy Performed?

For Diagnostic Purposes:
Rectal bleeding
Positive fecal occult blood test
Family history of colon cancer
Changes in bowel habits
Feeling the urge to defecate even after a bowel movement
Rectal pain
Abdominal bloating

For Treatment Purposes:
Removal of colon polyps
Tissue sampling from suspicious lesions
Stopping bleeding