Endoscopy

Endoscopy is a powerful informative diagnostic tool that can be utilized to examine the morphology of internal organs, furthermore it allows the collection of biopsy samples of the exact desired tissue under visual guidance and therefore facilitates an early and accurate diagnosis.

Worth knowing:

Endoscopic methods allow to detect inflammatory lesions and detect tumor changes at an early stage of development.

Endoscopic procedures performed at DIEVO

Gastroscopy

Colonoscopy

Symptoms that might require endoscopic examination

  • Pain, heaviness in the stomach after eating;

  • Pain and heaviness in the abdomen on an empty stomach;

  • Weight loss or lack of appetite;

  • Frequent nausea (vomiting is possible);

  • Frequent burping;

  • Signs of anemia;

  • Blood in the stool;

  • Frequent diarrhea or constipation.

Endoscopic methods of diagnosis and treatment

Endoscopic methods of diagnosis and treatment

At DIEVO we perform a full range of endoscopic examination and treatment methods using highly informative digital video systems.

Experienced qualified specialists at DIEVO perform gastroscopy, colonoscopy and bronchoscopy under sedation and supervision of anesthesiologists to avoid any discomfort to the patient thus guarantees a pain free procedure. 

The procedures are conducted by specialists of the highest category of medical sciences. 

The main focus of our endoscopy department at DIEVO is early diagnosis of inflammatory, precancerous and cancerous diseases of the stomach, colon and bronchial tree.

Endoscopic examinations at DIEVO: 

  • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGDS) – examination of the esophagus, stomach and duodenum.
  • Duodenoscopy- examination of the major duodenal papilla and sphincter of Oddi 
  • Colonoscopy.
  • Bronchoscopy- examination of the the trachea and bronchi.
  • Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography. 
  • Endosonography – Is an advanced endoscopic method that utilizes an ultrasound probe to be used endoscopically in order to collect comprehensive imaging of internal organs.

Operative endoscopy: 

  • Endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) 
  • Endoscopic submucosal resection (ESD)
  • Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM)
  • Zenker’s diverticulum endoscopic myotomy (Z-POEM)
  • Endoscopic myotomy
  • Endoscopic ultrasound
  • Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG)
  • Endoscopic stent placement for gastrointestinal tract, biliary duct, pancreatic duct.
  • Papillosphincterotomy 
  • Endoscopic GIT foreign body removal 
  • Gastrointestinal tract biopsy 
  • Fine needle aspiration biopsy
  • Bleeding control and argon plasma coagulation (APC)
  • Esophageal variceal ligation

 Why chose endoscopy at DIEVO:

  • All procedures are don’t according to international standards and guidelines
  • High-quality endoscopic examination can be performed under anesthesia and constant supervision of a qualified anesthesiologist
  • Deluxe recovery rooms are available with a medical team on duty to ensure the most convenient and comfortable visit.