Painless endoscopy in Vienna

During gastroscopy, also known as an upper endoscopy, the upper part of the digestive tract, including the esophagus, stomach and duodenum (the first part of the small intestine), is examined using an endoscope. Through gastroscopy, it is possible to investigate the causes of existing symptoms, such as Helicobacter infection, gastritis (inflammation of the stomach lining), and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

As a patient, you arrive for the examination in a fasting state (drinking water is allowed up to one hour before the examination). Before the examination begins, there is an explanation about the procedure and sedation, along with a brief clarification of any remaining questions. Then, an access point is established, and Propofol is administered to induce sleep. Approximately 30 minutes after the examination, you can gradually wake up in a reclining chair in the recovery area, drink water, and have a light snack. Afterwards, the doctor will come to you and provide you with the written findings, which will be briefly discussed. If medications are necessary, you will be given a prescription. Around an hour after the examination, you will be fully alert again, but driving is not allowed. The samples taken during the gastroscopy are examined in the laboratory (biopsy), and the results are sent to the Co-Ordination within 7-10 days. The doctor translates the findings into layman’s terms and sends them to you via email or postal mail, according to your preference. For a detailed discussion of the findings, you can schedule a separate appointment upon request (30 minutes), which will be billed separately. Payment for all examinations is possible in cash or by card.

During a colonoscopy, the rectum, the entire colon, and the last portion of the small intestine (terminal ileum) are examined.

You should avoid a high-fiber diet 2-3 days prior the colonoscopy. That means raw fruits, raw vegetables, whole grains, and cereal should preferably not be consumed during this time. On the day before the examination, it is recommended to have only clear soup for lunch and nothing else thereafter.

After the examination, you can resume normal eating immediately.

For a colonoscopy, you need a 15-minute pre-discussion, either in person or over the phone, approximately one week before the examination. During this discussion, you will receive information about the procedure, its risks, and you will fill out a questionnaire regarding risk factors. You will receive a prescription and information regarding your bowel preparation. On the evening before the examination, you start with the bowel preparation. For this purpose, we use a convenient preparation where you need to consume less liquid compared to more common medications. From this point onward, you should not eat anything, but you can continue to drink fluids, including beer or coffee. Approximately 5 hours before the examination, you take the second part of the medication to ensure thorough bowel cleansing (failure to do so may require rescheduling the examination for another date). You arrive in a fasting state (drinking water is allowed up to one hour before your examination) and change into appropriate attire in a separate changing room, directly adjacent to the endoscopy room. Then, an access point is established, and Propofol is administered to induce sleep. The colon examination takes approximately 45 minutes, and any discovered polyps are removed immediately. Afterward, you are brought to the recovery area with a comfortable reclining chair, water, and snacks, where you can wake up comfortably. Meanwhile, the doctor attends to the next patient and then comes to you, handing over and briefly discussing the written findings. Samples (polyps) taken during the examination are analyzed in the laboratory. The results arrive at the coordination center within 7 to 10 days, are interpreted by your doctor, and you receive them in a format understandable for medical laypersons via post or email (according to your preference), along with a prescription if necessary. If you would like to discuss the findings in detail, please schedule a paid consultation for a comprehensive discussion (60 minutes). Payment for all appointments is made on-site in cash or by card. Approximately one hour after the examination, you are fully operational again. However, driving is not allowed.

Since you start drinking the wash-out solution in the afternoon on the day before the examination, you should be at home by around 6:00 PM.

As the examination is conducted under sedation, you may feel a bit tired afterward. It is advisable to take the day off on the day of the examination.

The presence of a trusted person is not necessary. Approximately one hour after your examination, you will be fit again and can resume your usual activities. However, driving is expressly prohibited.

Therefore, if you come by car, a companion is required.

For rectoscopy, there is no need for fasting or bowel preparation. You arrive at the practice approximately 45 minutes before the examination and then receive an enema. This cleanses the rectum for the examination. The doctor briefly discusses the procedure and possible risks. You change in a separate dressing room directly adjacent to the endoscopy room. At the beginning of the examination, an access is established, and Propofol is administered, so you fall asleep. The examination of the rectum takes about 30 minutes. Afterward, you will be brought to the recovery room, and you will gradually wake up in a comfortable leather recliner. The doctor then hands you your written report, which is briefly discussed. If you need medication, you will also receive a prescription.

If both examinations are performed together, you can expect the procedure to last approximately one hour. With the brief preparation (changing clothes, establishing access) and waking up, please plan around two hours for the entire process.

Prepare for the examination conscientiously based on the information provided during the pre-examination discussion. Attend your appointment punctually.

All consumables are single-use items and are therefore not cleaned but disposed of after use.

The endoscopes themselves are washed and disinfected in a special machine after use.

Theoretically, sedation is not necessary for a colonoscopy, and in the past, it was generally performed without it. However, without sedation, colonoscopy can be very painful and uncomfortable, which is why many patients used to be quite fearful of it.
In today’s common practice of gentle endoscopy with sedation, this fear is completely unfounded, as the examination is neither perceived as uncomfortable nor painful.

Yes, of course! Both examinations can also be performed in one session. Usually, the gastroscopy is performed first, followed by the colonoscopy.

The Co-Ordination is a private practice with specialized doctors from various fields Health insurance providers do not cover all costs for patients attending a private practice, so you may need to bear a portion of the expenses unless they are covered by private supplementary insurance.

Call us, and we will schedule the necessary appointments directly over the phone. Two days before the appointments, you will receive a reminder from us.