Endoscopy
The Wolfson Unit for Endoscopy was established in 1996 as a National centre for endoscopy. It is designed to combine a stylish and caring environment with modern high-technology facilities for out-patients and in-patients, whether NHS or private.In 2005 the Unit was awarded National Training Status, and in 2007 was recognised as a World Centre of Excellence by OMED, the World Organization of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and the only Centre in the UK to be recognised in this way.
St. Mark's Hospital has long been known for:
- Gastroscopy
- Colonoscopy
- Flexible sigmoidoscopy
but now we also offer:
- Capsule enteroscopy
- Double balloon enteroscopy
- ERCP
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Advanced polypectomy
A full range of therapeutic procedures is performed in the Unit, one of the best equipped in the world. "State-of-the-art" instruments and accessories, advanced disinfection and sterilizing methods, with specialist Endoscopy nurses and doctors, allow us to "reach the parts other doctors cannot reach" - comfortably and safely.
We pride ourselves on making things easy, even enjoyable, for our patients, whether unwell or visiting for "well-patient screening".
