SpyGlass Cholangioscopy

Advanced Bile Duct Visualization & Precision Treatment

What is SpyGlass Cholangioscopy?

SpyGlass Cholangioscopy is an advanced endoscopic technique that allows direct visualization of the bile ducts and pancreatic ducts using a miniature camera system. Unlike conventional ERCP, which relies mainly on X-ray images, SpyGlass provides real-time, high-resolution visual assessment of the bile duct lining.

At Alfa Gastro & Liver Care Hospital, SpyGlass Cholangioscopy is used to accurately diagnose and treat complex bile duct conditions with superior precision and safety.

Why is SpyGlass Cholangioscopy Needed?

SpyGlass technology is recommended when conventional imaging or ERCP does not provide clear answers. It is especially useful for:

• Unexplained bile duct strictures

• Difficult or large bile duct stones

• Suspected bile duct tumors

• Indeterminate biliary lesions

• Persistent jaundice with unclear cause

• Abnormal bile duct imaging findings

This advanced procedure helps gastroenterologists make accurate diagnoses and targeted treatment decisions.

Conditions Treated with SpyGlass Cholangioscopy

✔ Bile Duct Stones (Choledocholithiasis)

Used to visualize and break difficult stones using SpyGlass-guided lithotripsy, especially when standard ERCP fails.

✔ Biliary Strictures (Narrowing of Bile Ducts)

Helps determine whether strictures are benign or malignant by direct inspection and targeted biopsy.

✔ Bile Duct Tumors & Cancer

Allows precise biopsy of suspicious lesions, improving early cancer detection.

✔ Unexplained Jaundice

Identifies hidden causes of bile flow obstruction.

✔ Post-Surgical or Post-ERCP Complications

Helps assess bile duct injuries, leaks, or abnormal healing.

How Does SpyGlass Cholangioscopy Work?

SpyGlass is performed during an advanced ERCP procedure. A thin, flexible SpyGlass catheter with a digital camera is passed through the endoscope directly into the bile duct. This enables:

• Direct visualization of bile duct walls

• Targeted tissue sampling (biopsy)

• Stone fragmentation under direct vision

• Precise therapeutic interventions

What Happens During the Procedure?

• The patient is given sedation for comfort

• An endoscope is passed through the mouth into the digestive tract

• The SpyGlass system is inserted into the bile duct

• The gastroenterologist examines the bile duct in real time

• Biopsies or stone treatment are performed if required

The procedure is safe, minimally invasive, and performed by experienced GI endoscopists.

Benefits of SpyGlass Cholangioscopy

• Direct, high-definition visualization

• More accurate diagnosis than imaging alone

• Targeted biopsies for better cancer detection

• Effective treatment of complex bile duct stones

• Reduced need for repeat procedures or surgery

• Improved clinical outcomes

Recovery After SpyGlass Cholangioscopy

• Most patients are discharged the same day

• Mild throat discomfort or bloating may occur temporarily

• Normal diet and activities usually resume within 24 hours

• Follow-up consultation is scheduled to review results

Why Choose Alfa Gastro & Liver Care Hospital?

• Experienced gastroenterologists & ERCP specialists

• Advanced SpyGlass cholangioscopy system

• High success rate in complex biliary cases

• Ethical, patient-centric treatment approach

• Accurate diagnosis with minimal invasiveness

SpyGlass Cholangioscopy Cost in Ahmedabad

The cost of SpyGlass Cholangioscopy varies based on:

• Complexity of bile duct condition

• Need for biopsy or stone fragmentation

• Duration of procedure

• Hospital facilities and post-procedure care

A consultation with our specialist provides a clear evaluation and cost estimate tailored to your condition.