FV’s Otorhinolaryngology (ORL or ENT) Department has implemented the flexible nasopharyngoscopy biopsy to assist in diagnosing cancer in the throat, larynx, tongue base, and vocal cords. This technique offers several advantages: it’s minimally invasive, safe, and cost-effective for patients.
Importantly, FV Hospital is a pioneer among specialised multi-disciplinary hospitals in applying this technique.
The Olympus ENF-VT3 flexible nasopharyngoscopy biopsy is the world’s first endoscope fitted with a head that can move in four directions. The addition of a 70-degree right-left tilting angle to the previously available 130-degree up-down angle significantly improves access to damaged areas. Doctors can now control the endoscope with one hand instead of needing both hands to move it left or right.
The flexible nasopharyngoscopy biopsy has a slender design and a small diameter, making it suitable for all patients. The endoscope is equipped with a high-quality camera and incorporates Narrow Band Imaging (NBI) optical technology, allowing for the observation of the smallest changes in mucous membranes and tissue structures, as well as blood vessels on the surface of the examined area. Additionally, the ability to focus closely allows for observations from just 2 mm away in situations requiring higher precision and better detail, such as examining small variations and mucosal lesions.
This technique’s advantage lies in its ability to easily sample tumours during endoscopy and provide accurate biopsies of desired locations, avoiding overly invasive procedures such as surgical biopsies.
Endoscopy is performed by ENT specialists in a dedicated operating room, without the need for hospitalisation or general anaesthesia and typically takes around 20 to 40 minutes to complete. As a result, patients can easily undergo the procedure while avoiding the negative impacts of anaesthesia and save on costs.
At the ENT Department, after clinical examination by a specialist, patients with suspected tumours or malignant lesions will be counselled and recommended to undergo soft endoscopy with biopsy to make a definitive diagnosis. This saves diagnostic time and avoids missing the golden treatment period.
At FV Hospital, patients will experience state-of-the-art medical equipment and advanced techniques that provide rapid, accurate, and maximally safe diagnoses. The highly skilled medical team with many years of experience will directly conduct examinations, consultations, and procedures to ensure that patients feel as comfortable and reassured as possible.
To book an appointment with Otorhinolaryngology (ORL or ENT) Department, FV Hospital, please call: (028) 54 11 33 33, ext. 7711 .
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