Our Services
All procedures are performed by our experienced gastroenterology team in a safe, professional setting, with patient comfort and care as our priority.
Gastroscopy
A gastroscopy is a procedure where a thin, flexible camera (endoscope) is passed through the mouth into the oesophagus, stomach, and first part of the small intestine. It allows your doctor to:
- Look for ulcers, inflammation, or bleeding
- Take biopsies (small tissue samples) if needed
- Treat conditions such as bleeding or narrowing
The procedure is usually done under sedation, so you won’t feel discomfort.
Colonoscopy
A colonoscopy uses a flexible camera passed through the rectum to examine the colon (large bowel). It helps detect and treat:
- Polyps (small growths that can become cancerous)
- Inflammation (colitis, Crohn’s disease)
- Bleeding, diverticulosis, or unexplained abdominal symptoms
Sedation is given to keep you comfortable.
Video Capsule Endoscopy
A Video Capsule Endoscopy (VCE) is a modern, non-invasive way of looking inside your small intestine — an area that cannot be fully seen with a gastroscopy or colonoscopy.
You simply swallow a capsule about the size of a large vitamin pill. Inside this capsule is a tiny camera that takes thousands of pictures as it passes through your digestive system. The images are sent wirelessly to a small recorder you wear on your body. After the procedure, the capsule is passed naturally in your stool and does not need to be retrieved.
Doctors use VCE to look for:
- Bleeding in the small bowel
- Inflammation caused by Crohn’s disease or other conditions
- Polyps or small tumours
- Unexplained abdominal pain or anemia
The test is safe, painless, and allows doctors to examine areas of the intestine that cannot be reached by other scopes.
Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)
An endoscopic ultrasound combines endoscopy and ultrasound in one procedure. A special scope with an ultrasound probe is passed through the mouth into the stomach and small intestine. This allows your doctor to:
- Get detailed images of the digestive tract and nearby organs (pancreas, bile ducts, liver)
- Take fine-needle biopsies of deeper structures if needed
- Evaluate growths, stones, or tumours with precision
EUS is done under sedation for comfort.
Polypectomy
A polypectomy is the removal of polyps (small growths) during a colonoscopy. Most polyps are harmless, but some can develop into cancer over time. Removing them early prevents colorectal cancer and is a standard part of colonoscopy if polyps are found.
Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy
PEG stands for percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy, a procedure in which a flexible feeding tube is placed through the abdominal wall and into the stomach. PEG allows nutrition, fluids and/or medications to be put directly into the stomach, bypassing the mouth and esophagus.
Fibroscan
New FibroScan Technology Now Available at Our Practice.
We are pleased to announce that our practice now offers a new, advanced FibroScan machine capable of measuring both liver and spleen stiffness.
FibroScan is a quick, painless, non-invasive test that helps assess the health of the liver and spleen without the need for a biopsy.
What the New FibroScan Can Do
Our upgraded device provides:
Liver stiffness measurement
– Helps determine the degree of fibrosis or scarring in the liver
– Assists in diagnosing and monitoring conditions such as MASLD, hepatitis, autoimmune liver disease, and cirrhosis
Spleen stiffness measurement
– Useful in evaluating splenomegaly (enlarged spleen)
– Helps assess portal hypertension, a common complication of chronic liver disease
Assessment of disease severity
– Provides valuable information to guide treatment decisions
– Helps monitor progression or improvement of liver conditions over time
This technology allows for earlier detection, better monitoring, and improved management of chronic liver diseases.
If you would like to schedule a FibroScan or learn more about its benefits, please contact us at 010 824 7044.
Frequently Asked Questions About Our Procedures
Fibroscan
What is it?
A quick, painless test that checks the stiffness of your liver using ultrasound.
Is it painful?
No – it feels just like an ultrasound.
How long does it take?
About 10–15 minutes.
Do I need preparation?
Yes – avoid eating or drinking for 2–3 hours before the test.
Gastroscopy (Upper Endoscopy)
What is it?
A camera test to look at your oesophagus, stomach, and small intestine.
Is it painful?
No – you will be sedated so you are comfortable.
How long does it take?
About 15–30 minutes.
Why is it done?
To check for ulcers, bleeding, reflux, inflammation, or to take biopsies.
Colonoscopy
What is it?
A camera test to examine the large intestine (colon).
Is it painful?
No – sedation is given for comfort.
How long does it take?
30–45 minutes.
Why is it done?
To check for polyps, bleeding, bowel inflammation, or cancer screening.
Do I need preparation?
Yes – you will be given a bowel cleansing preparation the day before.
Polypectomy
What is it?
The removal of polyps (small growths) found during a colonoscopy.
Is it painful?
No – it’s done during your sedated colonoscopy.
Why is it done?
Because some polyps can turn into cancer if not removed.
Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)
What is it?
A special test combining endoscopy and ultrasound to look at the digestive tract and nearby organs (pancreas, bile ducts, liver).
Is it painful?
No – you will be sedated.
How long does it take?
30–60 minutes.
Why is it done?
To get detailed images, check for growths or stones, or take biopsies safely.
Video Capsule Endoscopy (VCE)
Is it painful?
No – swallowing the capsule is just like swallowing a pill. You won’t feel it moving inside.
How long does it take?
The capsule records for about 8 hours as it moves through your digestive tract. You can go about most of your normal daily activities during this time.
Do I need to stay in hospital?
No – it’s done as an outpatient test. You’ll return the recorder at the end of the day.
Is there any preparation?
Yes – usually you’ll need to fast for several hours before swallowing the capsule. Sometimes a bowel prep is required for clearer pictures.
What happens to the capsule afterwards?
It passes out naturally in your stool, usually within 1–2 days. You don’t need to retrieve it.
Are there any risks?
Very rarely, the capsule may get stuck if there is a narrowing in the bowel. Your doctor will check if you’re at risk before the test.
👉 VCE is a safe and effective way to see parts of the intestine that are otherwise hidden, helping your doctor make an accurate diagnosis and treatment plan.
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010 824 7044
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Fri: 8:30 - 2pm