Presentation of the test
At the start of the short colonoscopy under anaesthesia, our anaesthesiologist places the patient under a superficial anaesthetic, during which the patient can be awakened but does not experience what has happened.
All our centres use the state-of-the-art FUJINON G5 series video colonoscopes for colonoscopies. During the examination, the colon is inspected using a flexible instrument about 170 centimetres long.
Tissue samples are taken from abnormal lesions through a channel in the instrument and any polyps found in the colon can be removed to prevent colon cancer.
Even with the greatest care and the best equipment, a colonoscopy is an unpleasant procedure when you are awake. Although it costs a little more, the examination is completely painless and can be performed under general anaesthesia in our centres.
What to know about the test
Prior to colonoscopy, a personal gastroenterology consultation is also required, where the specialist performing the procedure assesses the patient's condition and begins preparation for the examination. A further face-to-face meeting with the anaesthetist is also necessary to decide on the anaesthetic suitability.
If the examination is warranted, the examining specialist may take a histological sample or, depending on the patient's condition, remove polyp(s). The cost of these procedures is not included in the price of the examination.
Proper preparation is essential for the success of the examination, which involves a thorough cleansing of the colon using various preparation agents. In our centres, we mainly use a preparatory powder called Endogol, which is excellent for cleansing the colon and, as an isotonic solution, prevents the patient from having diarrhoea, which can upset the balance of important minerals.
In our centres, to counteract the energy loss and consequent weakness caused by the required 3-day liquid diet, we prescribe formula for 3 days of preparation, which means that our patients tolerate the test preparation much better than patients prepared in other medical institutions.
It is important to note that there may be some temporary uncertainty in the hours following the administration of anaesthetics, for example, you should not drive a car.
Settlement also to a health fund account
The fee for the examination can of course also be charged to your health insurance account - our colleagues will be happy to provide you with more details. Visit
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Related examinations
If you have unclear stomach or abdominal symptoms, please consult one of our specialist gastroenterologists
gastroenterology consultation Endomedix is the leading private provider of gastroenterology in the country, and our centres are located in many parts of the country.
GASTRIC AND COLONOSCOPY UNDER ANAESTHESIA these two unpleasant procedures are performed immediately after each other while the patient sleeps through the tests.
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Colonoscopy can be done without anaesthesia - it's cheaper, but even with the best equipment and the greatest care, the test can still be uncomfortable for the patient.