Endoscopy
Endoscopy is a highly safe examination that uses a flexible and bendable endoscope to assist doctors in observing lesions and diseases in the upper and lower digestive tracts. The Hong Kong Yan Fai Day Medical and Endoscopy Centre offers various endoscopic examination services, including colonoscopy, upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, and bladder endoscopy. These examinations can diagnose conditions such as colorectal cancer, colorectal polyps, gastric cancer, gastric ulcers, gastric polyps, and bladder cancer. Unlike X-ray examinations, endoscopy allows doctors to observe the condition of internal organs in real-time on a screen through a miniature flexible tube equipped with an optical lens. Additionally, various instruments can be used for treatments such as hemostasis and polypectomy, and suspicious tissues can be extracted for further biopsy analysis. Please Contact Us for detained pricing and information of cystoscopy at HKMED.
Endoscopy Check-up
Endoscopy allows direct observation of abnormalities in various organs and helps doctors to diagnose different pathologies and diseases, including:
Colorectal endoscopy (colonoscopy)：有助診斷及療程與大腸相關的疾病，如大腸早期病變、大腸瘜肉、腸炎及大腸癌（結腸癌、直腸癌）等。
Gastroscopy (OGD)：有助診斷及療程與食道、胃、十二指腸相關的疾病，如胃癌、胃潰瘍、十二指腸潰瘍、胃腫瘤等。
Cystoscopy(cystoscopy)：有助診斷及療程與泌尿系統相關的疾病，如膀胱癌、腫瘤、尿道狹窄、腎結石、輸尿管結石、膀胱結石及尿道炎等。
Colonoscopy
Gastroscopy (OGD)
Cystoscopy
Endoscopy Procedures
Endoscopy is a simple and safe procedure that can be completed in about 2 hours at the day-care medical centre. Before the endoscopy begins, an anaesthetic procedure will be performed to minimise discomfort during the examination. After the endoscopic examination at HKMED, the patient will be taken to the recovery room, during which he/she will be checked with the vital-index device for further monitoring by a team of healthcare professionals.
Is it dangerous to perform endoscopy?
Although endoscopy is an invasive procedure, it is a safe check-up item. Patients with chronic illnesses such as diabetes, hypertension, valvular heart disease, or those taking medication, however, should inform their doctor before the examination so that they are aware of their health condition. Patients should also contact the centre as soon as possible if they feel unwell after the examination or if they have any questions about the test results.
Endoscopy Charges
To cater for the needs of each patient, HKMED offers a number of endoscopy packages, including colonoscopy, gastroscopy (OGD), and cystoscopy. Please Contact Us for detained pricing and information of cystoscopy at HKMED.
The Centre also participates in the government-funded Colorectal Cancer Screening Programme organised by Department of Health, and is a member organization of the Hospital Authority’s Public-Private Partnership Programme, providing endoscopy to eligible citizens under the Colon Assessment Public-Private Partnership Programme.
Types of Anaesthesia for Endoscopy
Two types of anaesthesia are available for endoscopy at the Centre:
- Intravenous sedation: the patient is injected with intravenous sedatives to relax for the colonoscopy.
- Deep anaesthesia: through deep anaesthesia, patients can undergo colonoscopy without discomfort.
Preparing for Endoscopy
Different endoscopic examinations are subject to different instructions, including prohibition of diet and bowel cleansing medication. The patients should inform the doctor of any medication currently taking (including diabetic medication or medication that affects blood clotting), or the suspect or confirmed pregnancy before the examination so that the doctor is aware of the patient’s condition. After the endoscopy, the patient will be taken to the recovery room for a rest. Due to the use of sedatives, patients are advised to avoid operating heavy machinery, signing legal documents or driving for 24 hours after the examination.
Endoscopy Q&A
1. Do I need to be admitted to hospital for endoscopy?
Endoscopy is a simple check-up that can be completed in about 2 hours after the doctor has assessed the patient’s physical condition and considered the procedure could be conducted at a day medical centre.
2. Do I need a referral letter for endoscopy?
No referral letter is required for specialist services at HKMED, but if you need to apply for an insurance claim, you may need to check with your insurance company for the details of the claim.
3. Can I have an endoscopy on the same day?
由於內視鏡檢查前需禁止飲食及進行淨腸等程序，因此未必可以提供即日的內視鏡檢查預約。一般程序需安排先進行醫生面診了解病人狀況，再安排合適的檢查及療程。
4. Can I use health care vouchers, medical cards and insurance for endoscopy?
Patients are advised to check with the relevant organisations for details on the terms and conditions of the relevant health care vouchers, medical cards and insurance plans.
5. 照內視鏡檢查的重要性？
照內視鏡檢查是一種安全而且非常有效的檢查方法，它可以幫助醫生檢測內部結構和組織的異常情況。通過這些檢查，可以早期發現身體潛在問題，並及時採取必要的療程。
