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EGD

Gastroscopy (Upper GI Endoscopy)

A camera examination of the oesophagus, stomach and duodenum, with biopsy or selected treatments when needed.

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COL

Colonoscopy

An endoscopic examination of the colon and rectum that can detect and remove suitable polyps.

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COL-SED

Colonoscopy with Sedation

Colonoscopy performed with an individual sedation or anaesthesia plan to improve comfort.

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ADV

Advanced Endoscopy Assessment

A specialist assessment to select the safest advanced endoscopic approach for complex lesions or ductal disease.

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EMR

Endoscopic Mucosal Resection (EMR)

Endoscopic removal of suitable superficial polyps and lesions from the digestive tract lining.

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ESD

Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (ESD)

An advanced technique designed to remove selected large or early neoplastic lesions in one piece.

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EFTR

Endoscopic Full-Thickness Resection (EFTR)

Advanced full-thickness removal for selected deep or fibrotic gastrointestinal lesions.

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ERCP

ERCP

An interventional endoscopic procedure used mainly to treat stones, strictures, leaks and obstruction in the bile or pancreatic ducts.

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SPY

Cholangioscopy

Direct visual examination of the bile duct for targeted biopsy, difficult stone therapy and assessment of indeterminate strictures.

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EUS

Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)

Combines endoscopy and ultrasound to examine the pancreas, bile ducts, digestive wall and nearby structures in detail.

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EUS-FNB

EUS-guided Tissue Acquisition (FNA/FNB)

Ultrasound-guided tissue sampling from pancreatic, lymph-node or other lesions near the digestive tract.

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EUS-CYST

EUS Assessment of Pancreatic Cysts

Detailed assessment of pancreatic cyst type and risk features, with sampling or selected intervention when appropriate.

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EUS-LB

EUS-guided Liver Biopsy

A method of obtaining liver tissue under endoscopic ultrasound guidance in selected patients.

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EUS-DR

EUS-guided Drainage of Pancreatic Collections

Internal drainage of selected pseudocysts or walled-off necrosis after pancreatitis under EUS guidance.

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POEM

POEM for Achalasia

An incisionless endoscopic tunnel procedure that cuts non-relaxing lower oesophageal muscle in achalasia.

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G-POEM

G-POEM for Gastroparesis

Endoscopic pyloromyotomy for selected patients with refractory gastroparesis.

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Z-POEM

Z-POEM for Zenker Diverticulum

Endoscopic tunnel division of the muscular septum causing a Zenker diverticulum.

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STER

STER / POET for Subepithelial Tumours

Tunnel endoscopic removal of selected oesophageal or gastric tumours arising from the muscle layer.

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PEG

PEG Feeding Tube Placement

Long-term feeding access into the stomach for patients unable to eat adequately by mouth.

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STENT

Oesophageal Stent

An endoscopic prosthesis used to maintain swallowing or seal a leak in selected oesophageal strictures.

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DIL

Endoscopic Dilation of Strictures

Controlled balloon or bougie dilation of selected strictures in the oesophagus or digestive tract.

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CAP

Capsule Endoscopy

A swallowed camera capsule used mainly to image the small bowel; it does not take biopsies or deliver treatment.

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DBE

Double-Balloon Enteroscopy

Deep small-bowel endoscopy enabling biopsy and selected treatment beyond the reach of standard scopes.

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ARMA

ARMA for Reflux

A mucosal ablation technique intended to tighten the gastro-oesophageal junction in selected reflux patients.

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GERD-X

GERD-X Endoscopic Reflux Therapy

Endoscopic full-thickness suturing intended to reinforce the reflux barrier in suitable anatomy.

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ARBL

ARBL for Reflux

Band ligation at the gastro-oesophageal junction intended to improve the reflux barrier in selected patients.

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TIF

Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication (TIF)

Transoral reconstruction of the anti-reflux valve in selected patients without external incisions.

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FIB

FibroScan and Shear-Wave Elastography

Non-invasive measurement of liver stiffness to help assess fibrosis risk; it is not a diagnosis on its own.

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BALLOON

Endoscopic Gastric Balloon

A temporary intragastric balloon used with nutrition and behaviour support for weight management.

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SWB

Swallowable Gastric Balloon

A temporary swallowable gastric balloon that may be placed without endoscopy in eligible patients.

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GBTX

Gastric Botulinum Toxin Injection

Temporary botulinum toxin injection into selected gastric areas; evidence and suitability require careful individual discussion.

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ESG

Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG)

Incisionless full-thickness endoscopic suturing that reduces gastric volume to support weight loss.

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EFA

Endoscopic Fundal Ablation

An emerging endoscopic weight-management approach applying controlled energy to the gastric fundus in selected settings.

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HEM

Endoscopic Haemostasis

Endoscopic control of gastrointestinal bleeding using clips, thermal methods, injection or haemostatic agents.

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FB

Endoscopic Foreign Body Removal

Endoscopic removal of an ingested object or food bolus when clinically indicated.

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