Gastroscopy & Colonoscopy : Details

Discusses details of gastroscopy and colonoscopy ,and in particular detailed preparations ( bowel cleansing ) for colonoscopy , when to stop and then restart blood thinners and the potential complications. of the procedures.

It is the last in the series of four videos on endoscopy and is for patients and the public. The videos are easy to understand and tries to use everyday language as far as possible. The videos are full of images and follow a standard format of topic objective, word index, content and summary. Each topic covers diagnosis, investigation, management and prevention. Videos are an average of between 5 to 10 minutes. I created the videos, using my over 30 years of experience in managing patients with gut and liver problems . I am a gastroenterologist and hepatologist and was trained in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, and Tokyo and have worked in academia and the private sector.

As the adage goes “A picture is worth a thousand words”. I believe combining images and explanations using blackboards, helps one better understand a medical condition. With knowledge, a person gets a better sense of control, and hence is empowered to make informed decisions.