Endoscopy is a procedure used to evaluate the digestive tract. It involves inserting a tiny camera into the body to visualise the digestive organs. A camera is mounted at the end of a flexible tube, which is inserted through the mouth into the stomach or through the anus into the colon.
An endoscopy is used to investigate problems such as abdominal pain, diarrhoea, constipation or blood in the stools. It can also screen an individual for colon cancer, esophageal cancer and stomach cancer.
At Nobel Gastroenterology Centre, we perform endoscopy using high-definition cameras that can highlight even subtle abnormalities. This increases our ability to make an accurate diagnosis. We perform the following procedures:
If you are interested in an endoscopy or a cancer screening procedure, contact us for an appointment. Individuals with a family history of cancer or polyps, may benefit from a screening endoscopy.
Dr Wang Yu Tien joins us with nearly 20 years of experience from Singapore General Hospital where he was senior consultant, director of research and a faculty of senior resident training at the department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. He is experienced in managing the full spectrum of gastrointestinal and liver diseases as well as endoscopy. His subspecialty interest is digestive function disorders (e.g. Gastroesophageal Reflux and Irritable Bowel Syndrome). He was also the former director of the Gastrointestinal Function Laboratory at Singapore General Hospital and past Scientific Chairperson of the Gastroenterology Society of Singapore. He has published in top gastroenterology journals and is the current Gastroenterology specialty editor of Singapore Medical Journal.
Dr Eric Wee is a Gastroenterologist who manages all aspects of digestive, bowel and liver conditions. His subspecialty is in advanced endoscopy. Dr Wee is a member of the Royal College of Physician (UK), member of the American Gastroenterology Association (USA), member of the Faculty of Medical Experts (Academy of Medicine) and a fellow of the Academy of Medicine (Singapore). He has held senior appointments such as the Head of the Division of Gastroenterology at Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, Chairman of the Nutrition workgroup and Associate Program Director of the NHG Gastroenterology Residency Program.
