Endoscopy Unit

The Endoscopy Unit at Lankenau Medical Center provides state-of-the-art procedures that allow direct visualization and biopsy of the intestinal tract and therapeutic interventions, such as the removal of tumors and gallstones, dilation of strictures and control of bleeding.

The Lankenau Medical Center Endoscopy Unit also offers colonoscopy in a warm and compassionate hospital setting. A colonoscopy can help your physician find polyps and remove them before they become cancerous. Colorectal cancer (cancer of the colon or rectum) can be prevented and treated successfully if detected early. Routine screening by colonoscopy offers the best method of discovering colorectal cancer at a treatable stage. The American Cancer Society recommends that screening begin at age 50 for both men and women. Most major healthcare insurance providers cover the screening colonoscopy. Our highly trained physicians, anesthesiologists and staff have over 25 years of experience in performing colonoscopies, ensuring the optimum in patient comfort and high quality results in the safest surrounding.  

Schedule your screening colonoscopy today by calling 1-866-CALL-MLH.