The gastroscope is a thin, long, flexible tube with a tiny video camera and light on the end. By adjusting various controls on the instrument, the Endoscopist can safely guide the instrument carefully and study the inside lining of the upper digestive system. The high-quality picture from the endoscopy is shown on a TV monitor giving a concise, clear and detailed view.
The procedure takes around 15 minutes, during which patients are put under a light sedation. Due to the anesthetic you will be required to have someone collect you after the gastroscopy.
