Questions to Ask your Doctor before Endoscopic Surgery

by FloridaENT AndAllergy Florida E.N.T & Allergy

Endoscopy is a process in which a surgeon operates internal vessels and organs of your body with specialized instruments. The procedure is not much to be stressed about but still is a type of surgery for which you need to be mentally prepared. If you’re considering endoscopic surgery Tampa, there are some questions you need to ask your doctor.

Why do I need Endoscopic surgery?

Endoscopy allows surgeons to view internal organs without a large incision. The doctor will see clearly on a screen what the endoscope will see internally.

· Endoscopy used to help doctors to view any abnormal symptoms in your body.

· It also helps in endoscopic biopsy which is a procedure to check tissue samples to determine the issue which is not visible.

· Endoscopy guides surgeons during a surgical process such as removing tumours, gallstones, and repairing stomach ulcers.

Your doctor will use endoscopy if you’re having the following conditions:

· Gallstones

· IBD (inflammatory bowel disease)

· Chronic constipation

· Stomach ulcer

· Infections

· Cosmetic surgery such as facelift, forehead lift and brow lift south Tampa,

· Blockage of the oesophagus

· Hiatal hernia

What do I need to do before endoscopic surgery?

You need to ask your doctor about the preparation that you need to do before endoscopic surgery such as precautions, food restrictions etc. Make sure you know everything you need to do before endoscopic surgery Tampa.

What medicines will I need to take?

You probably will need painkillers and other recommended medicines post-operation. Your doctor will prescribe and you need to follow the prescription until you’re recovered properly.

What are the side effects of endoscopic surgery?

Post-surgery, pain is obvious. But it might not be where you’ve accepted to be. For example, the endoscopic surgery ports may be far from the operation site. So, you need to be clear about the places of discomfort.

Why do I need an endoscopy?

Endoscopy allows your doctor to visually examine an organ without having to make a large incision. A screen in the operating room lets the doctor see exactly what the endoscope sees.

Endoscopy is typically used to:

· help your doctor determine the cause of any abnormal symptoms you’re having

· remove a small sample of tissue, which can then be sent to a lab for further testing; this is called an endoscopic biopsy

· help your doctor see inside the body during a surgical procedure, such as repairing a stomach ulcer, or removing gallstones or tumors