Our latest data on the private healthcare sector shows that there have been an increasing number of colonoscopies and endoscopies (scopes) in the private sector for both investigative (diagnostic) and treatment (therapeutic) purposes. If you, or someone you know, is considering having a colonoscopy, endoscopy or gastroscopy, our new guides can help ensure you understand more about these procedures.
According to our latest Market Update, the biggest increases by volume in admissions at independent hospitals in the Top 10 procedures were for:
- ‘Diagnostic Colonoscopy – bowel’ which increased by 1,100 (15%)
- ‘Diagnostic upper GI endoscopy’ which increased by 900 (9%)
- ‘Therapeutic colonoscopy – bowel’ which increased by 700 (21%).
How our 'scope' guides can help you
If you are one of the growing number of people considering having such a procedure, whether in the independent sector or with the NHS, then our new colonoscopy, endoscopy and gastroscopy guides can help you understand more about:
What the scope is
Why you might need it
Scopes in private care
Preparing for a scope
What happens when you have a scope
Recovery and what to expect after a colonoscopy
Potential complications of colonoscopy
Costs and fees
