Endoscopy Centre

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Our New Endoscopy Centre has a distinguished history, having been established and opened for patients in April 2020 during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. We perform more than 25,000 simple and complex endoscopic procedures annually​.

Common Symptoms We Investigate

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Gastrointestinal Symptoms

Examines the upper digestive tract, helping diagnose conditions like gastric ulcers, reflux disease, and stomach cancer.

• ​Persistent heartburn and acid reflux
• Chronic abdominal pain and discomfort
• Difficulty or pain when swallowing
• Unexplained changes in bowel habits
• Blood in stools
• Unexplained weight loss
• Persistent bloating

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Respiratory Symptoms

Examines the upper digestive tract, helping diagnose conditions like gastric ulcers, reflux disease, and stomach cancer.

• Chronic cough
• Breathing difficulties
• Coughing out blood
• Non-resolving lung infection
• Abnormal chest X-ray or CT-scan
• Fluid in the pleural cavity (pleural effusion)
• Lung tumours

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Urinary Symptoms

• Frequent urination and bladder concerns
  

Our Endoscopic Procedures

• Gastroscopy (OGD)

  Examines the upper digestive tract, helping diagnose conditions like gastric ulcers, reflux disease, and stomach cancer.

  Read more on procedure information for OGD

• Colonoscopy

  Investigates the large intestine to detect and remove polyps, screen for colorectal cancer, and diagnose inflammatory bowel conditions.​
  

  Procedure Information For Patients Pres​cribed with PEG

  • 8 AM to 2 PM
  • ​2 PM to 5 PM
    

  Procedure Information For Patients Prescribed with PICOPREP

  • 8 AM​ to 2 PM
  • 2 PM to 5 PM

• ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)

  Examines and treats conditions affecting the bile ducts and pancreas.
  
  Download ERCP procedure information (​724 KB, PDF​)
  

• EUS (Endoscopic Ultrasound)

  Provides detailed imaging of digestive organs and nearby structures for precise diagnosis.
  
  Download EUS procedure information (804 KB, PDF)

• Bronchoscopy

  Examines the airways to diagnose and treat lung conditions like lung infections, persistent cough, and suspicious growths.

  Download Bronchoscopy procedure i​nformation ​(634 KB, PDF)​​

• Medical Thoracoscopy / Pleuroscopy

  Examines the pleural cavity (space between the lungs and chest wall) to diagnose conditions that cause abnormality in the pleural lining or fluid to build up in pleural cavity​.
  
  Download Thoracoscopy-Pleuroscopy procedure information (892 KB, PDF)​
  

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• Transbronchial Needle Aspiration (TBNA)

  For collection of samples from lymph nodes or abnormal tissues outside the airways, helping diagnose lung cancer and other chest conditions.

  Download TBNA p​rocedure information​ (726 KB, PDF)​
  

• Flexible Cystoscopy

  Assess blood in the urine, lower urinary tract symptoms and surveillance of bladder cancer.

  Read more on Flexible Cystoscopy procedure information​

• Video Urodynamic Study (VUDS)

  Assess bladder function.

  Read more on VUDS procedure information​​​
  

• Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL)

  Treatment of urinary tract stones.

  ​Read more on ESWL p​rocedure information

Patient Journey

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Before Your Procedure (at Endo PACE)

Step 1: Financial Counselling

• You will be informed on the estimated procedure costs and Medisave ​coverage
• Confirmation of reporting location and time

Step 2: Pre-Procedure Instructions

• Counselling on fasting guidelines for gastroscopy (OGD)
• Bowel preparation instructions for colonoscopy

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On Your Procedure Day

Step 1: Arrival

• Report to Endoscopy Centre at designated time
• Complete pre-procedure assessments

You are advised not to drive on the procedure day​

Step 2: Procedure

• Duration: Usually within 2 hours
• Performed under sedation, LA, or GA

Step 3: Recovery & Discharge

• 30-minute to 1-hour rest in recovery bay. For bronchoscopy and more complex procedures, you may expect longer resting time or short hospital stay​
  
• Next-of-kin will be contacted
• Discharge with companion required