Provides a practical manual on how to perform techniques safely and effectively in order to maximise value, and to reduce risks. Clearly structured, it covers training, endoscopy and imaging equipment, infection control, patient preparation and monitoring, complications and how to avoid and deal with them. Expanding on the content of Peter Cotton's "Practical Gastrointestinal Endoscopy", this instructive volume contains information and guidelines on all aspects of the practice of endoscopy. It is presented in short paragraphs structured with headings, subheadings and bullet points and is richly illustrated throughout with full-color photographs.