Endoscopy
The term endoscopy is used to describe the direct visual examination of any part of the interior of the body through an optical viewing instrument.
This can be through the mouth into the stomach (gastroscopy), through the anus into the large bowel (colonoscopy or flexible sigmoidoscopy), through the nose or mouth into the lungs (bronchoscopy).
Another examination that is performed by the endoscopy staff is ERCP (endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography). A dye is injected into the bile and pancreatic ducts using a flexible, video endoscope. Then x-rays are taken to outline the bile ducts and pancreas.
There are 3 endoscopy units within Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board these are situated at the Princess of Wales Hospital in Bridgend, Royal Glamorgan Hospital in Llantrisant and Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr.
Each unit provides services for both in-patients and out-patients for the population in each surrounding area.
Princess of Wales HospitalThe Princess of Wales Hospital Endoscopy unit provides both in-patient and out-patient services for patients requiring:
In addition to diagnostic and surveillance procedures, we perform therapeutic procedures including polypectomy, haemostasis for bleeding, stent insertion and dilatation of strictures. |
Royal Glamorgan HospitalThe Royal Glamorgan Hospital Endoscopy unit provides both in-patient and out-patient services for patients requiring:
There is also a plan to introduce Capsule Endoscopy in the future. |
Prince Charles HospitalThe Prince Charles Hospital Endoscopy unit provides both in-patient and out-patient services for patients requiring: |
