Procedures
Diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy for the food pipe, stomach, bowel, bile ducts and pancreas, performed by Dr. Anil Kumar Mannava. Many findings can be treated in the same sitting, without surgery.
Look inside the gut
- Upper GI endoscopyA camera look at the food pipe, stomach and duodenum, with biopsy or treatment in the same sitting.
- ColonoscopyA full examination of the large bowel to find and remove polyps and investigate bleeding or bowel changes.
- SigmoidoscopyA shorter camera test of the rectum and lower colon, usually without full sedation.
Treat during endoscopy
- PolypectomyRemoval of polyps from the colon or stomach to prevent bleeding and cancer.
- Endoscopic variceal bandingSmall elastic bands placed on swollen veins in the food pipe to stop or prevent bleeding in liver disease.
- Endoscopic treatment of bleeding ulcersStopping bleeding from ulcers and vessels during endoscopy, with injection therapy and other techniques.
- Endoscopic dilatationWidening of narrowed areas in the food pipe or bowel to relieve swallowing problems and blockage.
- Foreign body removalEndoscopic removal of swallowed objects or stuck food from the digestive tract.
- PEG tube placementA feeding tube placed into the stomach for people who cannot eat by mouth for a long time.
Bile duct and pancreas
Advanced endoscopy
- SpyGlass cholangioscopyA tiny camera passed into the bile duct to see and treat difficult stones and narrowings.
- POEM for achalasiaA scarless endoscopic procedure that relieves achalasia and other swallowing muscle disorders.
- EMR and ESDEndoscopic removal of large polyps and early cancers without surgery.
Liver and abdomen
Reflux testing
Not sure which test you need?
Book a consultation and Dr. Mannava will advise on the right investigation.