Gastroscope

A gastroscope is a medical device that is used to examine the inner surface of the stomach and duodenum. It is a long flexible tube with a camera at the end that allows the doctor to see the patient's internal organs.

Gastroscopy is performed under local anesthesia, so the patient does not feel pain during the procedure. After inserting a gastroscope into the stomach, the doctor may conduct various tests, such as examining the walls of the stomach for ulcers, polyps or other diseases, as well as a biopsy to diagnose stomach cancer.

One of the advantages of gastroscopy is that it allows you to detect diseases in the early stages, when they do not yet cause any symptoms. In addition, gastroscopy can help in diagnosing stomach diseases that do not manifest themselves clinically.

However, like any medical procedure, gastroscopy has its risks and contraindications. For example, it is not recommended for patients with severe heart, liver or kidney diseases, or in the presence of acute inflammatory processes in the stomach.

In general, gastroscopy is an important tool in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the stomach and duodenum, which allows you to obtain more accurate information about the condition of the patient’s internal organs.