Endoscopy - Gastroscopy & Colonoscopy
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Gastroscopy
Gastroscopy is a procedure where a thin, flexible tube with a camera is passed through the mouth to examine the inside of the stomach and upper digestive tract for any abnormalities or issues.
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Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy involves inserting a flexible tube with a camera through the rectum to examine the entire large bowel (colon) for signs of disease, inflammation, or growths.
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Bowel Cancer
Bowel cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the large bowel (colon or rectum), often developing from polyps over time, and is one of the most treatable cancers when detected early through screening.
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Polyps in the Large Bowel
Polyps in the large bowel are small, usually benign growths that develop on the inner lining of the colon or rectum, which can often be removed during a colonoscopy to prevent potential future complications.
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Pruritus Ani
Pruritus Ani means a chronic (persistent) itchy feeling around the anus. About 1 in 20 people develop pruritus ani at some stage. It is common in both adults and children.
General Surgery across Lake Macquarie, Newcastle, Hunter Valley, Gateshead
Our surgeons see both public and private patients in the Surgery Central consulting rooms in the Lake Macquarie Specialist Medical Centre and operate in both public and private hospitals.