Endoscopic Diagnosis & Treatment

Procedure Overview

Endoscopic Diagnosis & Treatment at Gangnam Heartscan Healthcare Center encompasses high-definition endoscopic evaluation, targeted mucosal biopsy, histopathological correlation, and clinical management for a broad spectrum of upper and lower gastrointestinal diseases. Our gastroenterology, internal medicine, and pathology specialists collaborate to diagnose and treat inflammatory, infectious, and neoplastic lesions of the digestive tract.

Clinical Indications

• Differential diagnosis and targeted biopsy of acute and chronic gastritis, gastric ulcers, and duodenal ulcers
• Evaluation and mucosal grading of reflux and infectious esophagitis
• Early detection and histopathological confirmation of gastric cancer and colorectal cancer
• Endoscopic evaluation and management of gastrointestinal polyps, inflammatory colitis, and intestinal tuberculosis

How the Screening Works

1. Targeted Endoscopic Inspection: High-definition Olympus video endoscopy examines mucosal architecture, vascular patterns, and lesion margins across the upper or lower GI tract.
2. Histopathological Biopsy & Tissue Analysis: When ulcers, polyps, inflammatory lesions, or suspected malignancies are identified, tissue specimens are collected for specialist pathology examination.
3. Personalized Treatment & Surveillance Plan: Based on endoscopic and histological findings, the physician establishes targeted medical therapy, eradication protocols, or referral/surveillance pathways.

Preparation & Precautions

• Follow the specific fasting (minimum 8 hours for upper GI) or bowel cleansing protocol corresponding to the scheduled endoscopic procedure.
• Disclose all medications—especially antiplatelet agents, anticoagulants, and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)—during pre-procedure screening.
• After mucosal biopsy or endoscopic intervention, avoid alcohol, spicy or irritating foods, and strenuous activity as instructed by your physician.