We offer a wide range of endoscopy services at Brampton Civic and Etobicoke General. This department is staffed with specialists in gastroenterology, general surgery, colorectal surgery and thoracic surgery.
Ahead of your appointment, we ask that you print and complete our pre-anaesthesia questionnaire. It is used to help prepare you for the anaesthesia process and assists in the development of your care plan. This will help to speed up the new patient registration process. The information will be reviewed and will assist in preparation of your procedure. Our pre-anaesthesia questionnaire and all our requisition forms can be accessed by searching for ‘Endoscopy Clinic’ in our Find a Doctor or Service directory.
Bronchoscopy |
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In a bronchoscopy, your doctor looks inside your respiratory tract (lungs and bronchial tree) and takes tissue samples. This is done by inserting a thin flexible tube connected to a video system. How long will it take?The test will take approximately 15-20 minutes. You will be given medication to make you relaxed and sleepy. After the procedure you will be in the recovery room for about 45 to 60 minutes. Please allow for a minimum hospital visit of three hours. If you need to cancel your appointment, call your doctor's office as soon as possible. A cancellation fee may apply if you cancel with less than 48 hours notice. Can I take my current medications?You may need to stop taking some medications before this procedure. If you take:
Discuss with your physician when to stop taking these medications. Continue to take all other prescribed medications as usual with a sip of water. Please inform your physician if you have any drug allergies. How should I prepare?The day before your procedure:
The day of your procedure:Follow all the instructions listed below. If you do not follow these instructions, your procedure may be cancelled or delayed.
Bring:
After your procedure:
Do not do the following until the next morning:
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Colonoscopy |
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A colonoscopy allows your doctor to look inside your colon and small bowel. Your doctor will insert a thin flexible tube connected to a video system. This allows the doctor to examine your tissues and lining, take samples and remove polyps if needed. How long will it take?The test will take approximately 20-30 minutes. You will be given medication to make you relaxed and sleepy. After the procedure, you will be in the recovery room for about 30 minutes. Please allow for a hospital visit of at least two hours. If you need to cancel your appointment, call your doctor's office as soon as possible. A cancellation fee may apply if you cancel with less than 48 hours notice. Can I take my current medications?You may need to stop taking some medications before this procedure. If you take:
Discuss with your physician when to stop taking these medications. Continue to take all other prescribed medications as usual with a sip of water. Please inform your physician if you have any drug or latex allergies. How should I prepare?One week before your procedure:
You should continue any other prescription medications. One day before your procedure:
The day of your procedure:Follow all the instructions below. If you do not follow these instructions, your procedure may be cancelled or delayed.
Bring:
After your procedure:
Do not do the following until the next morning:
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Fecal Immunochemical Testing (FIT) |
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FIT is a screening test that checks your stool for tiny drops of blood, which can be caused by colorectal cancer or some pre-cancerous polyps (growths in the colon or rectum that can turn into cancer over time). What happens if I am FIT-positive?If you are FIT-positive, you may be referred for a colonoscopy. Please see the section above to learn more. Questions? Email us at FIT@williamoslerhs.ca. |
Gastroscopy |
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A gastroscopy allows your doctor to look inside your upper digestive tract (esophagus, stomach and small bowel). Your doctor will insert a thin, flexible tube connected to a video system. This allows them to examine your tissues/lining and take samples. How long will it take?The test will take approximately 15-20 minutes. You will be given medication that will make you relaxed and sleepy. After the procedure, you will be in the recovery room for about 30 minutes. Please plan to be at the hospital for at least two hours. Can I take my current medications?You may need to stop taking some medications before this procedure. If you take:
Discuss with your physician when to stop taking these medications. Continue to take all other prescribed medications as usual with a sip of water. Please inform your physician if you have any drug allergies. How should I prepare?The day before your procedureIf your test is booked in the morning:
If your test is booked in the afternoon:
The day of your appointmentThe day of your procedure, follow all the instructions listed below. If you do not follow these instructions, your procedure may be cancelled or delayed.
Bring:
If you need to cancel your appointment, call your doctor's office as soon as possible. A cancellation fee may apply for appointments cancelled with less than 48 hours' notice. After your procedure, you may have:
You should go home and rest for the remainder of the day. Eating and drinking after your procedure:
After a gastroscopy:
After a gastroscopy and dilation:
After a gastroscopy and esophageal banding:
Do not do the following until the next morning:
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