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Colonoscopy (Southmead)

Important information Please read all of this leaflet or you may miss important information about your test. If you do not follow the instructions we...

Ectopic pregnancy (Southmead)

This page aims to explain how we diagnose an ectopic pregnancy. Sadly, an ectopic pregnancy cannot survive and losing a pregnancy in this way affects...

Flexible sigmoidoscopy

Important information Please read all of this leaflet or you may miss important information about your test. If you do not follow the instructions we...

Medical thoracoscopy (Southmead)

What is a thoracoscopy? A thoracoscopy a way of looking inside the space between your lungs and rib cage (the pleural cavity) with a camera. It is a...

Miscarriage (Southmead)

We are sorry that you have had a miscarriage We are aware that this a distressing time and want to make sure you are well supported. Everybody deals...

Oesophago-Gastro-Duodenoscopy (OGD)

Important information Please read all of this leaflet or you may miss important information about your test. If you do not follow the instructions we...

Patient information for bariatric surgery

Information for patients and carers Welcome to the North Bristol Weight Management Service This information is to help you prepare for your procedure...

Page last reviewed: 3 November 2026

Next review due: 3 November 2027