Medically reviewed by Qin Rao, MD Endoscopy procedures for the digestive system—upper endoscopy and colonoscopy—are similar in that they require preparation and are usually done while the ...

Preparing for a endoscopy or colonoscopy procedure? Find instructions and tips here in both text and video formats.

Third-space procedures are minimally invasive and typically involve less discomfort and recovery time than traditional surgeries, with patients going home within a few hours. Northside Hospital ...

Doctors may perform an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy to diagnose and help treat stomach ulcers. During the procedure, a healthcare professional inserts an endoscope through the mouth and into ...