An endoscopy is a procedure in which doctor uses specialized instruments to view and operate on the internal organs and vessels of your body. It allows doctor to view problems within your hollow organs without making large incisions. A doctor inserts an endoscope through a natural opening in the body such as the mouth. An endoscope is a flexible tube with an attached camera that allows doctor to see. Doctor can use forceps (tongs) and scissors on the endoscope to operate or remove tissue for biopsy.
Why Do I Need an Endoscopy? Doctor may order an endoscopy to visually examine an organ. Which he feels may be affected after listening to your complaints and examination. An endoscopy lighted camera allows doctor to view potential problems without a incision. A screen in the operating room lets the doctor see exactly what the endoscope sees.
Doctor may suspect that an organ or specific area of your body is infected, damaged, or cancerous. In this case,doctor may order an endoscopic biopsy. An endoscopic biopsy involves using forceps in an endoscope to remove a small sample of tissue. They will send the sample to a lab for testing.
Doctor will review your symptoms, perform a physical examination, and possibly order some blood tests prior to an endoscopy. These tests will help doctor gain a more accurate understanding of the possible cause of your symptoms. These tests may also help them determine if the problems can be treated without an endoscopy or surgery.
