Quick Answer
Endoscopy uses a flexible camera tube to look directly at the lining of the digestive tract. It is the gold standard for diagnosing acid reflux, ulcers, polyps, IBD, cancer and bleeding. Dr. Anando Sengupta performs all standard and advanced endoscopy at Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh as a comfortable day-care procedure with full anaesthesia support.
Types of endoscopy performed
| Procedure | What it looks at |
|---|---|
| UGI endoscopy (gastroscopy) | Food pipe, stomach, first part of small intestine |
| Colonoscopy | Entire large intestine + last part of small intestine |
| Sigmoidoscopy | Lower one-third of colon |
| Capsule endoscopy | Entire small intestine |
| Single / double balloon enteroscopy | Therapeutic small bowel access |
| ERCP | Bile duct & pancreatic duct (therapeutic) |
| Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) | Pancreas, bile duct, mediastinum, with biopsy |
Why endoscopy is recommended
- Persistent acidity, heartburn, indigestion or chest pain
- Difficulty or pain on swallowing
- Vomiting blood or coffee-ground vomitus
- Black tarry stools, iron-deficiency anaemia
- Unexplained weight loss
- Persistent abdominal pain
- Cancer surveillance (Barrett's, family polyposis, post-polypectomy)
- Therapeutic indications: polyp removal, ulcer bleeding, variceal banding, foreign body, dilatation, stenting
What to expect
Before
- Empty stomach — 6-hour fast for UGI endoscopy
- Bowel preparation with PEG laxatives the night before colonoscopy
- List of regular medications — some need temporary stopping (blood thinners, oral diabetes drugs)
- Pre-procedure assessment — ECG & basic blood tests if sedation is planned
During
- Comfortable left-lateral position
- Throat spray + light sedation (UGI) or IV sedation (colonoscopy)
- HD video, biopsy and therapeutic instruments via the scope channel
- Most patients sleep through and remember little
After
- 1–2 hour observation in recovery
- Same-day discharge — do not drive for the rest of the day
- Soft diet, no alcohol for 12 hours
- Biopsy report in 3–7 days; immediate findings discussed before discharge
Why patients choose Dr. Sengupta for endoscopy
- Modern HD endoscopy systems (Olympus / Pentax) at Fortis Shalimar Bagh
- Anaesthesia-supported sedation for maximum comfort
- Same-day reporting with on-screen photo documentation
- Biopsy & therapeutic interventions performed in the same sitting where possible
- Cashless on all major insurance panels
Frequently Asked Questions
Endoscopy is a procedure in which a thin flexible tube with a camera (endoscope) is passed into the body to look at internal organs. The most common types are upper GI endoscopy (gastroscopy) and colonoscopy.
No. Routine UGI endoscopy is performed with throat spray or light sedation; colonoscopy is performed under intravenous sedation. Most patients recall little of the procedure.
Diagnostic UGI endoscopy: 5–15 minutes. Colonoscopy: 20–45 minutes. Therapeutic procedures (polypectomy, ERCP, EUS) take longer.
No. Endoscopy is a day-care procedure. You can usually go home 1–2 hours after the procedure. You should not drive for the rest of the day if you have had sedation.
Endoscopy is very safe in experienced hands. Major complications (bleeding, perforation) occur in less than 1 in 1,000 diagnostic procedures.
Diagnostic UGI endoscopy at Fortis Shalimar Bagh: ₹4,000–₹8,000. Colonoscopy: ₹10,000–₹18,000. Costs depend on biopsy, polyp removal, anaesthesia and insurance coverage.
Yes. Dr. Anando Sengupta consults at North Delhi Nursing Home, Ashok Vihar Phase II (Mon–Sat, 5:30–7:30 PM) — within easy reach of Model Town (3 km), GTB Nagar, Mukherjee Nagar, Wazirpur and Shastri Nagar. Morning slots and procedures (endoscopy, colonoscopy, ERCP, EUS) are at Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh (~3 km from Pitampura, with cashless insurance on all major panels). Both clinics serve patients from across North Delhi.
