Endoscopy

Endoscopy is a type of medical examination in which is conducted by passing an instrument called an endoscope into an area of the body (for example, the bladder or intestine). Endoscopes usually have fiberoptic cameras, which allows a magnified image to be projected onto a video screen, to be viewed by the operator.

Endoscopy services are offered at both Hinchingbrooke and Peterborough City Hospitals as part of the North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust.

The Endoscopy Unit is open from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Saturday, and treats outpatients and inpatients. The service undertakes approximately 10,000 procedures a year. We are JAG (Joint Advisory Group) accredited and part of the National Bowel Cancer Screening Programme. JAG Accreditation enables the Endoscopy Unit to assess current performance, and it supports planning and developing of services.

The British Society of Gastroenterology (BSG), British Thoracic Society (BTS), and Trust protocols and local guidelines provide detailed guidelines that are followed closely to ensure the highest quality service.