After your procedure you will be transferred from the endoscopy procedure room into the recovery area.
In recovery the nurse will check your observations and ask you if you have any discomfort or pain after the procedure.
The time you spend in recovery is different for every patient and will depend on the procedure performed. When you are comfortable, orientated, fully awake and you have stable observations the nurse will get you up and may transfer you to a second recovery room. In there you may be offered refreshments if appropriate and if required, the collecting person will be asked to come in.
The discharging nurse will discuss the outcome of your procedure and explain specific discharge advice. If necessary the endoscopist may give you further explanation of your findings to you.
You will receive a copy of your consent form and written discharge advice. You may receive a copy of your endoscopy report and a copy will be sent to you GP.
If you experience any problems or symptoms after your procedure or have any other worries, then please contact the endoscopy unit in which you had the procedure for further advice. The endoscopy units are open from 8.30 am to 6 pm, Monday to Friday, excluding Bank Holidays:
- LGI: 0113 2028675
- St James’s: 0113 2068279
You can call 111 for advice at any time.
If you are unwell and need advice when the endoscopy units are closed we recommend you:
- Attend the Emergency Department if you think you require immediate medical attention
- Alternatively call the Switchboard on 0113 2433144 and ask for the gastroenterology registrar on call on the bleep number 4770, who may offer you further advice. You may have to wait a few minutes until the call is connected
You will need to explain what procedure you have had and what your symptoms are.