An endoscopy is a medical procedure that allows doctors to examine the inside of your body using a specialized instrument called an endoscope. This instrument is a long, flexible tube equipped with a light and a camera, which captures images or videos of your internal organs and structures
A colonoscopy is a medical procedure used to examine the inside of your large intestine (colon) and rectum. During the procedure, a long, flexible tube called a colonoscope is inserted through your anus and moved into your colon. The colonoscope has a light and a tiny camera on one end, allowing your healthcare provider to check for changes such as swollen tissues, irritated areas, polyps, or cancer.
ERCP stands for Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography. It’s a diagnostic and therapeutic procedure that combines endoscopy with X-rays to examine and treat issues related to your bile ducts and pancreatic ducts.
