Colonoscopy

A colonoscopy is the effective method, allowing obtaining the comprehensive information on the condition of the large intestine very fast. The use of colonoscope (flexible guided probe with camera) allows determining the intestinal diseases effectively and reliably at the earliest stages of development, when they do not still manifest themselves through clear symptoms.

The examination takes just 20-30 minutes and is performed only by the experienced endoscopist. The procedure is virtually painless; however, the anesthesia may be applied upon the patient’s request. The small preliminary preparation is recommended before the procedure.

The cost of colonoscopy with local anesthesia includes:

• procedure itself;
• consultation with endoscopist;
• stay in the day patient department for necessary time.

The cost of sleep colonoscopy includes:

• procedure itself;
• consultation with endoscopist;
• stay in the day patient department for necessary time.
• consultation with anesthesiologist;
• anesthesia;
• medication support.

In addition, in the clinic you can consult related specialists: proctologist, gastroenterologist, ultrasonographer (sonologist) or phlebologist.  The patients also can stay in the day patient department.

The endoscopists of Oxford Medical Kyiv clinic perform examinations, using the newest Olympus Exera II Video System. It is a digital high-class endoscope, allowing performing a precise and quick diagnosis of diseases of the large intestine. For one session, this endoscopy system, allows not only performing a visual examination, but also getting a biopsy or removing polyps.

During the colonoscopy, you may diagnose and immediately remove the polyps of the large intestine – dangerous neoplasms inside the intestine, which may become the cause for oncological diseases.

The maximum amount of information will be obtained from the examination only if the patient complies with all preparatory requirements.

The first of these is adherence to a diet. For three days prior to the examination, smoked meats, sausages, cold cuts, fruits, greens and vegetables (especially legumes), dairy products (except cheese, low-fat cottage cheese, and natural yogurt), soups and borscht, whole grains, and brown bread must be excluded from the diet.

This means eliminating all foods high in fiber. This diet is sometimes called a "residue-free" diet.

Only vegetable broths, compotes, kissels, clear juices, weak coffee, and tea are permitted. Boiled potatoes, lean beef, veal, chicken, and eggs are allowed. Lean fish is also permitted. Oatmeal or rice porridge, vermicelli, and white bread made from premium flour are also permitted. There is no limit to the amount of liquids, except on the day of the examination.

The day before the procedure, the patient should stop eating. Only clear broths, juices, and water are allowed. On the same day, a bowel cleanse is performed using medicinal solutions. The method used depends on the type of medication prescribed and the time of day the examination is scheduled.

A number of conditions may contraindicate endoscopic examination of the colon. Fibrocolonoscopy should not be performed on patients with:

• heart failure;
• stage 3 hypertension (persistently elevated blood pressure);
• severe ulcers;
• recent stroke;
• respiratory failure;
• intestinal adhesions.

Endoscopic examination is also not performed on pregnant women.