Endoscopy

The Endoscopy Unit at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham offers a range of advanced endoscopy services. We use state-of-the-art facilities to make sure our patients recieve the highest quality care. 

Our services

Our endoscopy services include diagnostic and therapeutic procedures such as: 

• Gastroscopy 
• Flexible sigmoidoscopy
• Colonoscopy
• Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)
• Enteroscopy
• Capsule endoscopy
• Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)

The unit also specialises in higher-end therapeutic endoscopy, which includes: 

• Spyglass
• Therapeutic EUS
• Radiofrequency ablation (RFA)
• Balloon enteroscopy

These advanced techniques enable us to provide specialised care for complex conditions and ensure optimal treatment outcomes for our patients.

Additionally, our transformative services include: 

• Capsule endoscopy
• EndoSponge
• Cytosponge
• LumenEye
• Transnasal endoscopy

These procedures provide endoscopy in a safer and more tolerable way for many patients, allowing those requiring higher-risk diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to be referred to the main unit for specialised care.

Our facilities

Our cutting-edge facilities feature four dedicated outpatient rooms and an inpatient suite, ensuring a smooth experience for all patients.

Services are available every day for outpatient appointments, with 24/7 coverage for emergency and inpatient procedures.

Our team

Our team of highly skilled professionals is committed to delivering compassionate, expert care tailored to each patient’s needs, as demonstrated by the comprehensive range of procedures offered at the Endoscopy Unit at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham.