Endoscopy Gastroenterologist in Ahmedabad - Advanced Endoscopic Procedures at EPIC Hospital
Endoscopy is not a single procedure – it is a family of diagnostic and therapeutic techniques that has transformed the way gastrointestinal disease is investigated and treated. From a straightforward gastroscopy to evaluate acid reflux symptoms, to a complex ERCP for common bile duct stones, to endoscopic ultrasound for pancreatic cyst characterisation – the range of what can be accomplished through a flexible endoscope has expanded enormously in the past two decades.
At EPIC Multispecialty Hospital, Ahmedabad, our endoscopy gastroenterologist team performs the full range of upper and lower GI endoscopic procedures – diagnostic and therapeutic – in a dedicated endoscopy suite with modern high-definition equipment, trained endoscopy nurses, and conscious sedation or monitored anaesthesia care for patient comfort.
Whether you have been referred for an endoscopy by another doctor, or you have symptoms you believe warrant endoscopic investigation, our team at EPIC Hospital Ahmedabad will ensure the procedure is performed precisely, reported accurately, and followed up properly.
Endoscopic Procedures Performed at EPIC Multispecialty Hospital, Ahmedabad
- Diagnostic gastroscopy (OGD – oesophago-gastro-duodenoscopy): A thin, flexible camera introduced through the mouth to examine the oesophagus, stomach, and duodenum. Used to investigate GERD, peptic ulcer disease, Barrett’s oesophagus, dysphagia, upper GI bleeding, coeliac disease, and unexplained anaemia. Biopsies are taken in the same sitting. The procedure takes 10 to 15 minutes under conscious sedation at EPIC Hospital Ahmedabad, with results discussed before you leave.
- Colonoscopy and polypectomy: A flexible camera introduced through the rectum to examine the entire colon and terminal ileum. Used for colorectal cancer screening, polyp detection and removal, investigation of rectal bleeding, chronic diarrhoea, and IBD surveillance. At EPIC Multispecialty Hospital, Ahmedabad, polyps identified during colonoscopy are removed in the same sitting – hot snare polypectomy, cold snare polypectomy, or endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) depending on polyp size and morphology.
- ERCP – Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography: A combined endoscopic and fluoroscopic procedure used to access the bile ducts and pancreatic duct. At EPIC Hospital Ahmedabad, ERCP is performed for common bile duct stone extraction, biliary stent placement for strictures or obstruction, sphincterotomy, pancreatic stenting, and tissue sampling. ERCP requires specific training and experience – it is a procedure where operator expertise significantly affects outcome and complication rates.
- Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS): EUS combines endoscopy with high-frequency ultrasound to image structures adjacent to the GI tract – pancreas, bile ducts, liver, lymph nodes, and submucosal lesions – with a resolution far superior to conventional transabdominal ultrasound or CT. At EPIC Multispecialty Hospital, Ahmedabad, EUS is used for pancreatic cyst characterisation, staging of GI malignancies, mediastinal node sampling, and EUS-guided fine needle aspiration (FNA) of pancreatic masses and other lesions.
- Capsule endoscopy: A small wireless capsule, swallowed by the patient, transmits images of the small intestine as it passes through – a part of the GI tract that conventional endoscopy cannot reach. Used at EPIC Hospital Ahmedabad for investigation of obscure GI bleeding, suspected Crohn’s disease of the small bowel, and small bowel tumours. The capsule is excreted naturally – no recovery or anaesthesia required.
- Haemostasis and therapeutic upper GI endoscopy: Endoscopic management of upper GI bleeding – including injection therapy with adrenaline, contact thermal coagulation, haemostatic clips, and band ligation for oesophageal varices. At EPIC Multispecialty Hospital, Ahmedabad, our endoscopists manage acute upper GI haemorrhage endoscopically around the clock, in coordination with our emergency and ICU teams.
- Oesophageal and colonic stenting: Self-expanding metal stents placed endoscopically for oesophageal strictures due to malignancy or radiation, colonic obstruction, and biliary strictures. Provides palliation and restoration of luminal patency without surgery in appropriate patients at EPIC Hospital Ahmedabad.
What Good Endoscopy Looks Like – and Why Technique and Reporting Matter
Endoscopy is often thought of as a simple procedure – point a camera, look around, write a report. For diagnostic gastroscopy of a patient with straightforward reflux symptoms, that description is not far wrong. But the same description applied to a colonoscopy for cancer screening, a complex ERCP, or an EUS-guided biopsy of a pancreatic head mass would seriously underestimate what these procedures demand.
Colonoscopy quality, for example, is measurable – the adenoma detection rate (ADR) is the proportion of patients in whom at least one adenoma is found during a screening colonoscopy. Endoscopists with a higher ADR find more adenomas – and catch more potential cancers early. At EPIC Multispecialty Hospital, Ahmedabad, our colonoscopy practice applies the withdrawal time and systematic inspection techniques associated with higher ADR, because the evidence is clear that these factors change outcomes.
ERCP is perhaps the most skill-dependent endoscopic procedure. Selective cannulation of the common bile duct, management of difficult anatomy after previous surgery, cholangioscopy for direct bile duct visualisation, and management of post-ERCP pancreatitis – which affects 3 to 5 percent of procedures – require an endoscopist who performs ERCPs regularly and has the training to handle complications. At EPIC Hospital Ahmedabad, ERCP is performed by consultants whose procedural volume and case complexity genuinely reflect what the procedure requires.
Reporting standards matter equally. An endoscopy report that says ‘mild gastritis’ without specifying the location, histology request, or H. pylori status is not a complete report. At EPIC Multispecialty Hospital, Ahmedabad, our endoscopy reports are structured, include photographic documentation of findings, specify biopsy sites and results, and give a clear clinical interpretation – not just a description of what was seen.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Endoscopy Gastroenterologist in Ahmedabad
What is a gastroscopy and what does it involve?
Gastroscopy (OGD) is a procedure where a thin flexible camera is passed through the mouth into the oesophagus, stomach, and duodenum under conscious sedation. It takes 10 to 15 minutes and is used to investigate acid reflux, ulcers, bleeding, swallowing difficulty, and unexplained symptoms. Biopsies can be taken during the procedure. At EPIC Multispecialty Hospital, Ahmedabad, most patients are ready to go home within an hour of the procedure.
How should I prepare for an endoscopy at EPIC Hospital Ahmedabad?
For a gastroscopy, fast for at least 6 hours before the procedure. For a colonoscopy, bowel preparation is required – our team will give you specific instructions about the preparation solution and dietary restrictions for the day before. Arrange for someone to accompany you home after the procedure, as sedation affects driving ability for the remainder of the day.
Is endoscopy painful?
Most patients experience minimal discomfort with conscious sedation. Gastroscopy causes mild throat discomfort and a bloated feeling during the procedure. Colonoscopy may cause cramping during air insufflation, which resolves quickly. Our team at EPIC Multispecialty Hospital, Ahmedabad, uses appropriate sedation to ensure patient comfort, and the procedure can be performed under deeper sedation or monitored anaesthesia care for anxious patients or those with complex anatomy.
What is ERCP and when is it needed?
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography) is a combined endoscopic and X–ray procedure used to treat problems in the bile ducts and pancreatic duct – including common bile duct stones, biliary strictures, and pancreatic duct obstructions. It requires specific training and experience. At EPIC Hospital Ahmedabad, ERCP is performed by consultants with substantial experience in this procedure, with appropriate pre–procedure assessment and post–procedure monitoring.
What is EUS and how is it different from a normal endoscopy?
Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) combines a conventional endoscope with a high–frequency ultrasound transducer at its tip, allowing detailed imaging of structures adjacent to the gut wall – the pancreas, bile ducts, liver, and surrounding lymph nodes. Unlike standard transabdominal ultrasound, EUS provides very high–resolution images of the pancreas and can guide needle biopsy of masses and cysts. It is available at EPIC Multispecialty Hospital, Ahmedabad.
Can polyps be removed during colonoscopy at EPIC Hospital Ahmedabad?
Yes. Polyps identified during colonoscopy at EPIC Multispecialty Hospital, Ahmedabad, are removed in the same sitting using appropriate polypectomy techniques – cold snare, hot snare, or endoscopic mucosal resection depending on the size and appearance of the polyp. You will not need to return for a separate procedure. Removed polyps are sent for histological analysis.
What is capsule endoscopy and who needs it?
Capsule endoscopy involves swallowing a small wireless camera capsule that photographs the small bowel as it passes through. It is used when conventional gastroscopy and colonoscopy have not identified the cause of GI bleeding, when small bowel Crohn’s disease is suspected, or when small bowel tumours need to be excluded. The capsule is excreted naturally and the images are downloaded from a sensor belt worn during the procedure.
What is the cost of endoscopy in Ahmedabad at EPIC Hospital?
Endoscopy costs at EPIC Multispecialty Hospital, Ahmedabad, vary based on the procedure – diagnostic gastroscopy, colonoscopy, ERCP, EUS, and capsule endoscopy carry different fees. The cost includes the procedure, sedation, and histology if biopsies are taken. Please contact our patient services team for current pricing. Health insurance is accepted for most endoscopic procedures.
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Endoscopy at EPIC Multispecialty Hospital, Ahmedabad, is performed by consultants whose training, experience, and technique reflect what these procedures genuinely require – not doctors who perform occasional endoscopies alongside a busy general medicine practice.
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