Capsule Endoscopy

Patient swallows a pill-sized camera that takes thousands of pictures as it travels through the digestive tract.

Capsule Endoscopy is recommended for patients with specific symptoms, abnormal test results, or as part of a planned treatment pathway. Your Gastroenterology specialist will evaluate your suitability.

Capsule Endoscopy is typically performed with None. The anaesthesia team will review your health history and allergies before the procedure.

The typical duration is noted in the quick stats above. This may vary depending on complexity and individual patient factors.

Risks include minor discomfort, bruising, rare infection, and in some cases incomplete results requiring repeat testing. Serious complications are uncommon but are discussed at consent.

Capsule Endoscopy has a documented success rate of 85% at accredited centres. Individual outcomes depend on the underlying condition, patient health, and care team expertise.