Endoscopy
Endoscopy is a diagnostic method that allows the interior of tubular organs to be examined using an endoscope. An endoscope is a thin, flexible tube with a camera and a light source at its tip. With the help of an endoscope, polyps can be removed and tissue samples can be taken for histological examination.
How can you get an examination?
- You can come for the examination without a referral as a paid service.
- You can also come for the examination with a referral from your treating physician, family doctor, or specialist.
- An appointment must be booked in advance.
- Before booking an appointment, you must decide whether you would like the examination to be performed under anaesthesia. This will affect the duration of the examination.
- Good bowel preparation is the most important prerequisite for a successful examination.
- The results of the examination are usually available within 1 working day.
If you have a referral
- If you have a referral, book an appointment for the examination.
- Decide whether you would like the examination to be performed under anaesthesia.
- Decide whether you would like a pre-examination consultation regarding bowel preparation.
- Decide whether you would like an immediate post-examination consultation with a general surgeon, where the results will be explained to you and treatment will be prescribed if necessary.
If you do not have a referral
- You can book a paid examination immediately.
- If you have additional health insurance provided by your employer, start with a remote consultation with a general surgeon to collect health information and describe the need for the examination for insurance coverage.
- Decide whether you would like the examination to be performed under anaesthesia.
- The paid examination includes a bowel preparation consultation and a post-examination consultation, so that treatment can be started immediately if necessary.