Endoscopy Center

Digestive endoscopy in Tunis, Tunisia · Centre Urbain Nord

The endoscopy center of Clinique Pasteur is equipped with latest-generation video endoscopes to perform the full range of digestive endoscopic examinations, both diagnostic and therapeutic.

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Services & Examinations

Click on a service or an examination to learn more: description, preparation, how it works, duration.

Gastroscopy (Upper GI Endoscopy)

Visual examination of the esophagus, stomach and duodenum using a flexible endoscope, allowing the diagnosis of upper digestive tract conditions.

5 to 15 minutes for the examination, 1 to 2 hours including preparation and monitoring

Colonoscopy

Complete visual examination of the colon and rectum using a flexible endoscope, essential for the screening and diagnosis of colorectal conditions.

20 to 45 minutes for the examination, 2 to 3 hours in total including preparation and monitoring

Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)

Examination combining endoscopy and ultrasound to obtain precise images of the digestive walls and adjacent organs, essential for the assessment of certain digestive and pancreatic conditions.

30 to 60 minutes for the examination, 2 to 3 hours in total

ERCP - Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography

ERCP in Tunis: an endoscopic procedure to examine and treat the bile ducts and pancreatic duct, in particular to remove bile duct stones.

30 to 90 minutes depending on the complexity of the procedure

Endoscopic polypectomy

Removal of polyps (growths) from the digestive tract during an endoscopy, an essential technique in the prevention of colorectal cancer.

15 to 45 minutes depending on the number and size of the polyps

Endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR)

Advanced endoscopic technique for resecting extensive superficial lesions of the digestive mucosa, a minimally invasive alternative to surgery.

30 to 90 minutes depending on the size and location of the lesion

Digestive stent placement

Endoscopic placement of metallic or plastic stents in the digestive tract, to relieve an obstruction and restore transit.

30 to 60 minutes for the procedure

Endoscopic dilation

Endoscopic widening of a narrowing (stricture) of the digestive tract using balloons or bougies, to restore the normal passage of food.

15 to 30 minutes for the procedure, 2 to 4 hours of monitoring

Esophageal variceal band ligation

Endoscopic treatment of esophageal varices by placing elastic bands, the reference technique for preventing or treating digestive hemorrhages related to portal hypertension.

15 to 30 minutes per session