Key planning information for gastroscopy in Singapore.
$300 fromLowest listed price
10–15 minsProcedure time
5 hospitalsList gastroscopy
Gastroscopy in Singapore is listed from US$300 to US$600 at 5 hospitals. The operation takes 10 to 15 minutes. Each hospital quotes its own price for your case.
Prices last updated Mar 2010
Cost of Gastroscopy in Singapore
Table of prices by type of procedure, in US$. Each hospital quotes its own price for your case.
Procedure
Minimum price
Maximum price
Gastroscopy
$300
$600
Price starting from $300 up to $600 · last updated Mar 2010.Final prices are quoted by each hospital
Hospitals and clinics offering Gastroscopy in Singapore
Gastroscopy is listed by 5 hospitals in Singapore. The order reshuffles every hour so each gets equal exposure.
A full service private hospital offering a comprehensive range of specialist services by a team of 200 physicians. 35-40% of the patients are foreigners, and there is a dedicated department for handling medical tourists.
A 928 bed teaching hospital offering a full range of medical, surgical and diagnostic services. NUH serves as a refferal center for cancer patients, pediatrics, cardiology and other specialties.
What is a Gastroscopy?
Gastroscopy is a procedure in which an endoscope is inserted into the stomach and duodenum to search for diseases and abnormalities. The endoscope is a thin flexible tube with a camera and light attached to it. It is inserted from the mouth of the patient to the stomach. Pictures of the esophagus, stomach, and the duodenum taken by the endoscope are viewed on a monitor by the doctor. During a Gastroscopy tissue samples may be taken to perform biopsy for analysis of ulcers or any other disease. If there are bleeding ulcers, a Gastroscopy may be used to cauterize them.
How is a Gastroscopy performed?
Before a Gastroscopy, local anesthesia is sprayed on the back of the throat of the patient. This makes the throat numb and the patient will find it difficult to swallow. If sedatives are given to the patient, the patient will still be conscious and aware of the procedure. The patient needs to lie on the left side during the procedure. The patient will then be asked to put the endoscope into the mouth and swallow it. Some air is blown into the stomach to effectively perform the examination. The esophagus, stomach, and duodenum are closely examined during the procedure of Gastroscopy.
How to prepare for a Gastroscopy?
Before the procedure, the following things should be kept in mind:
The patient’s stomach should be empty before the gastroscopy.
The patient should not have any food or liquids for at least 4 to 6 hours prior to the gastroscopy.
The doctor should be informed if the patient is pregnant, diabetic, or has a heart or kidney problem.
Any other health concerns should be reported to the doctor.
Some medications that the patient may be taking are discontinued many days before the surgery.
There are some medications that should be avoided some days before the surgery.
Antibiotics may be given to the patient if the patient has had a heart surgery in the past that involved the use of artificial grafts.
About Gastroscopy
Key facts to plan your treatment: how long it takes, your hospital stay, anaesthesia, risks and recovery.
Duration of surgery/treatment
10 to 15 minutes
Days admitted
None. Gastroscopy is done on an outpatient basis.
Anesthesia
Local anesthesia is sprayed on the back of the throat of the patient before the procedure. The patient is conscious during the procedure.
Recovery
- Patients who have undergone gastroscopy without the use of sedative can go home an hour or so after the procedure.
- Patients who have had a sedative will take longer to be discharged.
- The test results will be written on the discharge papers.
- Reports of any biopsy may take a few days.
Risks
Complications that are involved in a gastroscopy are very rare. The rare risks involved in a gastroscopy are as follows:
- Mild sore throat for a few days
- Drowsiness due to sedatives
- Chest infection
- Pneumonia
- Damage to the esophagus that may lead to bleeding and infection
- Abdominal pain
- Fever
- Breathing difficulty
- Heart attack or stroke among old and unhealthy patients
- Allergic reaction to the sedative
After care
- Patients who have had a sedative should not drive, operate machines, or consume alcohol for 24 hours after the procedure.
- The doctor’s instructions should be followed carefully.
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