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Our services

There are four endoscopy rooms providing diagnostic and interventional endoscopy which includes; Gastroscopy, Flexible Sigmoidoscopy, Colonoscopy, Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio Pancreatography (ERCP), Spyglass Cholangioscopy, Bronchoscopy, Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) insertion and Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS). The unit is open Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm (Note; those who require the bookings team please call between 9am and 5pm)

We serve patients both from the local area and across the country with a variety of urgent and routine procedures, as well as a 24 hour emergency service.

Lower gastrointestinal

We provide a complete diagnostic service for lower gastrointestinal disease. This comprises of investigation into the large bowel (Colon) via Colonoscopy or a shorter test called Flexi-Sigmoidoscopy.

We also have a full interventional service to include polypectomy, stricture dilatation and endoscopic mucosal resection. There is unique expertise within this region providing endoscopic ultrasound of large rectal polyps and early cancers. We also provide a service to place stents into obstructing colorectal cancers.

Upper gastro-intestinal and hepato-biliary endoscopy

We provide a diagnostic service in upper gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy which comprises of investigation into the disorders of the oesophagus (gullet), stomach and duodenum (small bowel) this is done with a test called a Gastroscopy.

We are also able to undertake a selection of therapeutic procedures including polypectomy, dilatation, treatment of achalasia, stent insertion, endoscopic ultrasound, ERCP

We were one of the first centres in the UK to employ endoscopic ultrasound and now use this for the staging of oesophago-gastric and pancreatic malignancy. In addition, endoscopic ultrasound is helpful in the diagnosis (and occasional treatment) of complicated benign pancreatic and biliary pathology.

Respiratory

Queen's Day Unit also offers bronchoscopies. This is a test by which a doctor can look directly at the trachea (windpipe) and the bronchi (breathing tubes). This will reveal a clear view of the different areas of your lungs. It allows for samples of tissue to be taken painlessly for tests.

The Bowel Cancer Screening Programme

We are a team of 15 core staff members, with numerous supportive team members, who are responsible for the national Bowel Cancer Screening investigations, covering the Bristol and Weston areas. The aim of the programme is to identify and remove pre-cancerous polyps in the Large Bowel before, or detect cancer at an early, pre-symptomatic stage.

The programme is made up of x2 programmes.

  1. Bowel Scope-All patients within our demographic area, are offered a Flexible Sigmoidoscopy at the age of 55 at one of our available sites. These include South Bristol Community Hospital, Weston General Hospital, Southmead Hospital and Prime Endoscopy Central Bristol.
  2. Bowel Screening- All patients at the age of 60 are sent a stool test kit through the post. If this test is positive, they will be invited to an assessment of suitability for a colonoscopy or CT Colon scan. These investigations are available at the Bristol Royal Infirmary or Southmead Hospital. Test kits are subsequently sent every 2 years, until their 75th birthday, at which point they may opt back into the programme if they wish to continue.

If any diagnosis or treatment is identified we will continue to monitor and support these patients as required.