Interventional endoscopy in Málaga
Endoscopic treatment of more complex findings such as larger or difficult-to-reach polyps, mucosal lesions and strictures, without surgery.
Treating instead of operating
Many changes in the gastrointestinal tract that used to require surgery can now be treated endoscopically. This is gentler, and recovery is much shorter.
This includes the removal of large or flat polyps (EMR, ESD), dilation of strictures, haemostasis and treatment of selected early lesions.
Typical procedures
- Large, flat or difficult-to-reach polyps
- Early mucosal lesions in the oesophagus, stomach or bowel
- Strictures in the oesophagus or bowel
- Acute or recurrent bleeding
- Second opinion when surgery has been recommended elsewhere
Step by step
- 1
Planning
Previous results and images are reviewed and the appropriate technique is chosen. Before the procedure: 12 hours without solid food, 6 hours without water.
- 2
Procedure
In hospital, with sedation or anaesthesia and anaesthetic monitoring.
- 3
Follow-up
Brief monitoring, discussion of the findings and a clear plan for follow-up.
What patients often ask
Can surgery really be avoided?
In many cases, yes. Whether an endoscopic procedure is possible depends on the size, location and type of lesion. We assess this from your results.
Do I have to stay in hospital?
Many procedures can be done as a day case. For larger procedures, overnight monitoring is sensible.
What are the risks?
Like any procedure, interventional endoscopy carries risks such as bleeding or injury to the bowel wall. These are rare and are discussed in detail beforehand.