Endoscopy

The Department of Endoscopy has a full complement of high-end equipment. An expert team of doctors and well-trained nurses ensures prompt service and provides a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including:

1) GI Endoscopy: Poona Hospital & Research Centre offers various diagnostic procedures such as:

  • Gastroscopy
  • Duodenoscopy
  • Colonoscopy
  • Oesophagoscopy

& several therapeutic procedures like:

  • Variceal Banding
  • Stricture Dilation
  • Sclerotherapy
  • Polypectomy

2) EUS (Endoscopic Ultrasound): Poona Hospital & Research Centre has the latest state-of-the-art endoscopic ultrasound system with superior image quality. EUS helps in various diagnostic and therapeutic procedures like:

Diagnostic:

  • Mediastinal
  • Hepatobiliary- Pancreatic
  • Submucosal tumours

Therapeutic:

  • FNAs
  • Draining of pancreatic pseudocysts
  • Advanced procedures for biliary drainage etc.

3) Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS):

Poona Hospital & Research Centre is the only hospital in Maharashtra (except Mumbai) that has EBUS. The modality is used to sample and diagnose mediastinal nodes around the bronchial tree in:

  • Tuberculosis
  • Sarcoidosis
  • Lymphomas
  • Malignancies
  • Also useful in staging of pancreatic-biliary and upper GI Tract Malignancies

Also useful in mediastinal staging of documented lung malignancies, thus enabling the treating consultant to avoid surgical interventions in some patients.

4) Thoracoscopy: In thoracoscopy, a rigid telescope Is inserted through a small incision in the chest wall to visually inspect the lungs, mediastinum, and pleura.

  • To obtain tissue biopsies or fluid samples from pleura, or mediastinum in order to diagnose infections cancer, and other diseases.
  • To obtain a tissue sample (biopsy) for further evaluation and to diagnose inflammation, infection, fibrosis and Cancer.

The Poona Hospital & Research Center Team has the largest database on thoracoscopic lung biopsies for idiopathic interstitial pneumonias in India. (110 cases over 15 years)

5) Bronchoscopy: Rigid and flexible bronchoscopies are performed routinely by an expert team of doctors.

Our Team of Endoscopy Specialties:

Dr. Vinay Thorat

Education: MD (Med), MNAMS, MISG, DM (Gastro)

Specialities: Gastroenterology

OPD Timing: Mon & Wed - 12.30 pm to 02.30 pm

Dr. Nachiket Dubale

Education: DNB (Gen Med), DNB (Gastro)

Specialities: Gastroenterology

OPD Timing: Tues & Sat – 12.30 pm to 02.30 pm

Dr. Rupesh Lunkad

Education: DNB (Gen Med), DNB (Gastro)

Specialities: Gastroenterology

OPD Timing: Sat - 02.00 pm to 04.30 pm
FAQ
1) What is an endoscopy?
Endoscopy is a procedure that uses a thin, flexible tube with a camera to examine the digestive tract or other internal organs.
2) Why is an endoscopy done?
It helps diagnose conditions like ulcers, acid reflux, infections, polyps, and cancers in the digestive system.
3) Is an endoscopy painful?
No, it is usually painless. A mild sedative is given to keep patients comfortable during the procedure.
4) How long does an endoscopy take?
The procedure typically takes 15–30 minutes, but recovery from sedation may take a few hours.
5) What are the types of endoscopy?
Common types include gastroscopy (stomach), colonoscopy (colon), bronchoscopy (lungs), and cystoscopy (bladder).