On the day of procedure

Please register at the Endoscopy Centre
Your written consent will be obtained before the procedure. If it is not obtained and you are below 21 years old, a parent / legal guardian must be present to give consent.
The whole procedure takes between 2 to 4 hours. This includes registration, preparation, procedure, recovery and discharge.
Local anaesthesia (spray, gel) with or without intravenous sedation would be given. If sedation is given, your pulse rate and oxygen level would be monitored with a finger probe throughout. The doctor performing your procedure may or may not be the same doctor whom you met during consultation in the clinic.
During the procedure, depending on individual patient and their sensitivity to pain, you may experience discomfort, varying in intensity.
For your safety, movement during procedure is discouraged unless advised by the doctor. Nurses may assist to hold you to maintain your position for the scope procedure.