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Physicians perform a gastroscopy, for example, to deter­mine the pre­sence of stomach ulcers or inflamma­tions of the stomach lining. A colono­scopy is essential for detec­ting colon cancer at an early stage. It is also possible to remove so-called polyps during this proce­dure. At Confraternität & Goldenes Kreuz Private Hospital, both types of exa­mination are offered in a mini­mally invasive manner as a so-called “gentle colono­scopy” or “gentle gastro­scopy”. Thanks to the adminis­tration of a sedative, the endo­scopic proce­dure can be per­formed smoothly and pain­lessly.

The process of an endoscopic examination

The gastroscopy or colonoscopy is performed either on an out­patient basis within 2-3 hours (incl. pre­paration, proce­dure and sub­sequent moni­toring) or during an in­patient stay.

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Before the procedure, patients are informed of the type of exa­mination, potential compli­cations, necessary prepara­tions such as eva­cuation prior to a colono­scopy, possible disconti­nuation of anti­coagulation medi­cations, etc. The atten­ding doctor will generally give you this infor­mation in advance.
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Short anesthesia (sedoanalgesia) can be admini­stered upon request. As a result, the proce­dure will be pain­less and without un­pleasant sensa­tions for the patients. Your circula­tory system and respira­tion will be moni­tored con­stantly during the endo­scopy.
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After the endoscopy, the duration and loca­tion of the patient’s moni­toring depends on the proce­dure and type of ad­mission, either in the moni­toring unit or in the patient’s room. Your atten­ding doctor will make the appro­priate decision.
PLEASE NOTE

If a short anesthetic (sedoanalgesia) is adminis­tered to you during a colono­scopy or gastro­scopy, you will not be able to operate a vehicle after­wards.

“Gentle” gastroscopy and colonoscopy

At Confraternität & Goldenes Kreuz Private Hospital, “gentle” gastro­scopies and colono­scopies are standard pro­cedures. This means that upon request, patients are given local anes­thesia with an accom­panying sedative pre­medication (sedation). As a result, the proce­dures are painless for the patients. “Gentle” gastro­scopy and colono­scopy are per­formed both on an out­patient and in­patient basis in a pleasant atmosphere.

Virtual colonoscopy

A “virtual colonoscopy” is another special dia­gnostic option at Confraternität. This exa­mination involves com­puterized tomo­graphy of the colon.

Expert team

Contact

Registration

Making an appointment for a gastro­scopy or colono­scopy is handled by your atten­ding doctor.
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