Endoscopic Applications
October 25, 2021 / By Nihat.Gulaydin-2021 / Posted in General Surgery
Endoscopy refers to the examination of the inside of the intestine, starting from the mouth to the anus, with a lighted device and camera, and the interventions performed in these areas. Most of these procedures are performed under anesthesia under the responsibility of an anesthesiologist.
Gastroscopy
In case of fasting, the inside of the mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach and duodenum are examined under anesthesia. Diagnosis and treatments are carried out for diseases originating from these regions. After the procedure, the patient is observed for a short time. The patient is given a report and discharged as an outpatient. It may be necessary to take a piece for pathology purposes. The samples taken for diagnosis and treatment are sent to pathology.
colonoscopy
It is performed under anesthesia after one or two days of bowel cleansing. The patient must be hungry on the day of the procedure. The procedure involves examining the entire large intestine and the last part of the small intestine, starting from the anus. While the pathologies observed during this period are reported, biopsies can be taken for diagnostic purposes and procedures can be performed for treatment purposes. Patients are discharged after a short observation and a report is prepared.
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreaticography)
This procedure is a surgical endoscopic procedure performed for the purpose of diagnosis and treatment of biliary tract pathologies.
The procedure is performed under anesthesia, on an empty stomach, in special lead-lined rooms. Since ERCP is a surgical procedure and due to its risks, it is performed with hospitalization and consent. Patients are prepared with the surgery protocol.
The procedure is performed using a special endoscope called a duodenoscope and takes approximately 30-60 minutes. After the procedure, patients are observed for possible complications (pancreatitis, bleeding, perforation). Generally, 24 hours of observation is sufficient and patients with no problems are discharged.
Stent Applications
In diseases that cause narrowing in the gastrointestinal system and prevent food intake, devices called temporary or permanent stents are placed in problem areas. These procedures are performed under anesthesia on an empty stomach. There are stent models produced with high technology that are suitable for every pathology.
Basically, coated and uncoated models are available. Stent applications are performed on an outpatient basis and patients are discharged after a short observation after the procedure. Feeding usually starts the next day.