Endoscopy

What is endoscopy?

An endoscopy is an examination of the upper digestive tract (the stomach and duodenum) using an endoscope – a long soft flexible tube, containing a camera and a light.

An endoscopy is usually ordered to investigate the cause of abdominal pain, vomiting, bleeding or anaemia, and to make or confirm a diagnosis.

What we do

We offer endoscopy at both Rotorua (gastroscopy, colonoscopy and bronchoscopy) and Taupō (gastroscopy and colonoscopy) Hospitals.

In this section you will find important information relating to your procedure, including preparing for your procedure and what to expect while you are in our units.

Preparation for patients undergoing colonoscopy and gastroscopy procedures 

Low Fibre Diet for Colonoscopy preparation 

Extra information for diabetic patients undergoing endoscopy

Contact

Phone (07) 343 7742

Monday to Friday 7am to 3.30pm.

If you have any questions and it is outside these hours and your procedure is for the next day, please phone 07 348 1199 and ask for the Duty Manager.