Endoscopy Unit

An endoscopy unit consisting of four rooms is serving almost 1,000 patients since 1998. Gastroscopy, colonoscopy and ERCP procedures are achieved in the unit. Two patients may be treated simultaneously and one patient may rest in the recovery room. Several techniques to treat gastrointestinal bleedings such as; sclerotherapy, band ligation, hemoclips and cauterization are easily applied in the unit. Temporary or permanent stents may be applied for intestinal obstructions. ERCP, endoscopic sphincterotomy and stent applications are pertained for acute biliary pancreatitis, supurative cholangitis or biliary occlusion.

Three members of the faculty deliver a 365 day and 24 hour endoscopy service. This unit is located across the OR, and endoscopy evaluation may easily be performed during surgery in the OR. Diagnosis and therapy can be performed in the ICU for GI bleedings or percutaneous endocopic gastrostomy for feeding.